🎉 Up to 70% Off Selected ItemsShop Sale
Fender Stratocaster 1960
HomeStore

Fender Stratocaster 1960

Fender Stratocaster 1960

$1.00
Fender Stratocaster 1960
$1.00

The Story

I purchased this 1960 Fender Stratocaster from the son of its original owner in New Jersey recently. His father immigrated from Italy in the mid 1950s and bought this guitar Stratocaster new. He passed away about 5 years ago, but the family couldn't bring themselves to sell the Stratocaster until now. It's a spectacular example of the model from one of its finest years. It's very clean, 100% original throughout, and still has all the case candy. 

Make and Model: Fender Stratocaster with Synchronized Tremolo 

Year: 1960. Serial number 52920, potentiometer code "304 6020" (304 = Stackpole, 60 = 1960, 20 = 20th week), neck date reading "9/60", and tremolo cavity date reading "8/60". 

Measurements: 7.8 lbs / 3.55 kg overall weight. The neck measures 1.66" / 42.3mm wide at the nut (standard 1 5/8" width), 0.80" deep at the first fret, and 0.96" deep at the 12th fret. The neck pickup reads 5.43k ohms, middle reads 5.60k ohms, and the bridge pickup reads 5.80k ohms. 

Originality: 100% 100% 100% no excuses.

Playability:  100% 100% 100%. Am I laying it on too thick? Ok, there's a little fret wear in frets 1-3, but I didn't notice it while playing it. The neck is straight, the truss rod operates as intended, and all electronic contacts are cleaning and functioning properly. It's a blast to play. 

Included: Original case, strap, bridge cover, grey cable, and both hang tags. 

 

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 2

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 3

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 4

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 5

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 6

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 7

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 8

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 9

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 10

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 11

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 12

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 13

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 14

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 15

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 16

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 17

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 18

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 19

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 20

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Fender Stratocaster 1960 - Image 21

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

I purchased this 1960 Fender Stratocaster from the son of its original owner in New Jersey recently. His father immigrated from Italy in the mid 1950s and bought this guitar Stratocaster new. He passed away about 5 years ago, but the family couldn't bring themselves to sell the Stratocaster until now. It's a spectacular example of the model from one of its finest years. It's very clean, 100% original throughout, and still has all the case candy. 

Make and Model: Fender Stratocaster with Synchronized Tremolo 

Year: 1960. Serial number 52920, potentiometer code "304 6020" (304 = Stackpole, 60 = 1960, 20 = 20th week), neck date reading "9/60", and tremolo cavity date reading "8/60". 

Measurements: 7.8 lbs / 3.55 kg overall weight. The neck measures 1.66" / 42.3mm wide at the nut (standard 1 5/8" width), 0.80" deep at the first fret, and 0.96" deep at the 12th fret. The neck pickup reads 5.43k ohms, middle reads 5.60k ohms, and the bridge pickup reads 5.80k ohms. 

Originality: 100% 100% 100% no excuses.

Playability:  100% 100% 100%. Am I laying it on too thick? Ok, there's a little fret wear in frets 1-3, but I didn't notice it while playing it. The neck is straight, the truss rod operates as intended, and all electronic contacts are cleaning and functioning properly. It's a blast to play. 

Included: Original case, strap, bridge cover, grey cable, and both hang tags. 

 

You may also like

-70%NEW
Thumbnail 1Thumbnail 2

1976 Fender Precision Bass Olympic White Narrow Nut

$2,995.00

$898.50

-70%NEW
Thumbnail 1Thumbnail 2

1964 Gretsch 6186 Clipper

$1.00

$0.30

-70%NEW
Thumbnail 1Thumbnail 2

1960 Gibson GA-20T Ranger

$1,995.00

$598.50

NEW
Thumbnail 1Thumbnail 2

1953 Fender Deluxe 5B3

$1.00

-70%NEW
Thumbnail 1Thumbnail 2

1967 Gibson Melody Maker D

$1.00

$0.30

NEW
Thumbnail 1Thumbnail 2

1941 Gibson ES-300

$1.00

NEW
Thumbnail 1Thumbnail 2

1970 Gibson Crest Gold

$1.00

-70%NEW
Thumbnail 1Thumbnail 2

1972 Gibson ES-345td

$1.00

$0.30

NEW
Thumbnail 1Thumbnail 2

Vintage 1953 Fender Deluxe 5B3 guitar amplifier with cover

$1.00

-70%NEW
Thumbnail 1Thumbnail 2

1966 Fender Jaguar Slab Fretboard

$1.00

$0.30

NEW
Thumbnail 1Thumbnail 2

1960 Fender Jazzmaster

$1.00

-70%NEW
Thumbnail 1Thumbnail 2

1962 Gibson LG-2 ADJ

$1,395.00

$418.50