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To: Paul Gilks <pgilks2@gmail.com>
Subject: 61 Stratocaster & 66 Telecaster Details
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Hi Paul,

It was great to see you this morning. Thank you for patience with the 
payment process, we got there in the end.

Please see below the info requested from our original listings of your 
'61 Strat and '66 Tele.

Kind Regards,
Harriet

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This Pre Owned Fender 1961 Stratocaster in Dakota Red finish is a guitar 
that over the years has been loved and more importantly played. This 
isn't a mint condition masterpiece but if you're looking for something 
unique and this sits within you budget, then it's a solid investment.

The previous owner purchased this guitar in April 1975 and has played 
professionally with it since, hence the 'road worn' appearance. It was 
re-finished by the original owner (pre 1975) to what you see today. It 
has been re-fretted in the late 70's by Rob Armstrong here in Coventry. 
At the same time he lacquered over the neck. We believe the pickups to 
be original but the bridge pick up failed in the late 1970's and was 
re-wound to the original spec by a company based in the Midlands.

We have taken time to really get to know this guitar in our workshop 
before listing and have taken lots of internal photos (available on 
request). There have certainly been replacement parts over the years but 
like we said, this has been a players guitar for years. The tuners have 
been replaced as the originals were no longer useable.

The big Fender fans might even recognise the signature on the underside 
of the scratchplate. To us, we think it reads 'Mary' but again we have 
no way of knowing for sure. The volume pot is original but both tone 
pots were replaced over the years with CTS ones. The pickup selector has 
also been replaced more than once over the gigging years. At the moment 
the frets are worn but still playable.

It has an old non original flight case for safe transportation. Tremolo 
arm not pictured but in the case. We've given it a full set up and 
healthcheck in our workshop and it's now ready to find a new home.

Serial Number: 72184
Weight: 7.9lbs
Made in USA
Neck stamped - 10/61

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This Pre Owned Fender 1966 Telecaster in Sunburst finish with Rosewood 
fingerboard is in excellent condition and for the past 20 years hasn't 
been played. It's an absolutely fantastic instrument with a lovely feel, 
weight and balance.

Overall the condition of the neck and body is fantastic with no major 
damage to report, just the authentic wear and tear from years of 
playing.

We do know that this guitar original belonged to Bubs White of the 
Bonzo's. We have found footage of him playing this live on Youtube. 
During this performance with Viv Stanshall you can see there is a 
sticker below the bridge on the top of the body, which has preserved a 
small area of the finish. Included in the case is an Elstree Studio 
running order. This just adds to the unique history of this guitar.

As far as we can see this is all original with the exception of the 
tuners that have been replaced for pre CBS Fender ones. We presume due 
to wear on the originals. Thankfully they have used the original holes 
and therefore the back of the headstock is still in great shape.

Local luthier John Alderson (Delta Resonators) has just given it a full 
set up and healthcheck including full fret dress. There is still plenty 
of life in the frets which we believe to be original. It is currently 
set up with 9-42's. Both pickups 6K output.

Weight: 7.6lbs
Serial Number: 182297