Fender Stratocaster Artist Original Model ex Thumbs Carllile Natural 1955

THE HISTORIC STRATOCASTER 

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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 the guitar is unique, originally finished in  Flamingo Pink it features  twin pickups, unique neck profile and silver anodised pick guard , 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 

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 

Original Fender Promotional Picture of “ Thumbs Carlille “ Circa 1955 

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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