Fender Stratocaster 2 Pickup Prototype Thumbs Carllile 1955 - Natural
£72,999.00
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Fender Stratocaster 2 Pickup Prototype Thumbs Carllile 1955 - Natural
£72,999.00
Taxes included.
Pickup available at Hanks Guitars, Denmark Street, London
Usually ready in 24 hours
Reliable shipping
Flexible returns
Details
THE GALAXY OF STRATS
The following instrument is one of the most published and historically important Fender Stratocaster's to have been released for public sale. Originally custom built by the Fender Factory in 1955 for legendary 'Thumbs’ Carllile in its Non-Standard Flamingo Pink it features twin pickups and almost 2 inch neck width, details as follows
Fender Stratocaster
1955
Neck Date 12 - 55
Ash Bodied
Natural Finish (Originally Fiesta Red as seen in cavities although later Stripped to Natural)
Twin Pickup
Silver Aluminium Guard and rear tremolo plate
Unique, Custom Order
Weight
Original Case
Published Media
The guitar has been featured in various Published Media that includes as follows
The Galaxy of Strats
The Tom Wheeler 50 Years of the Fender Stratocaster
Verification
The guitar comes with the following verification
Personal Letter John English Fenders Master Builder confirming its originality
Personal Letter from Larry Briggs Strings West Outlining the guitars history
Comments
The above is one of the worlds most historically important Fender Stratocasters to have been released for public sale and will be of interest to many collectors and investors whom require one of fenders most historically important instruments
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