1957/'58 Fender Stratocaster, Hardtail, Sunburst
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At a Glance:
Model: Stratocaster (Hardtail)
Finish: Original 2-Tone Sunburst
Body: Ash
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Nut Width: 42mm
Neck Depth: 1st Fret - 22.4mm | 12th Fret 25mm
Pickups: Correct black bottom single coil
Pickup Readings: Bridge 5.84k | Middle 5.81k | Neck 5.78k
Electronics: Stackpole pots, correct wiring, 3-way switch and capacitor
Hardware: Correct hardware with original single-line Kluson tuners
Plastics: Correct 8-hole ABS pickguard and plastics
Modifications: Refretted, changed nut
Case: Original tweed hard case
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1957/'58 Fender Stratocaster, Hardtail, Sunburst
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1957/'58 Fender Stratocaster, Hardtail, Sunburst
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An immensely cool ’57 spec ’58 hardtail Stratocaster in 2-tone sunburst with all the patina and natural ageing one could ask for. This is a superb example that really sings! A serious case of “if you know, you know” with hardtail Strats, particularly 50s models. They tend to have more resonance and sustain, giving a fuller more direct sound than their tremolo counterparts. No wonder these have found favour with players such as Billy Gibbons, Robert Cray, Joe Bonamasa and Nile Rodgers to name a few.
This one has seen some action over the years, testament to how good an instrument it is. Genuine wear and mojo by the bucketload, and a V neck profile that sits beautifully in the hand. The guitar is lightweight and lively, very comfortable to play with it’s pronounced ‘50s body contours. The pickups are well balanced and give you everything from bell-like tones to throaty snarl.
The headstock bears its original ‘no patent’ decal, single butterfly string-tree and original single-line Kluson tuners. The Maple neck is pencil dated 1-58, the nut is changed and it’s been refretted some time ago. The lightweight Ash body bears an 8-57 pencil date in the middle pickup route. The finish is original - nail holes present and correct, elbow wear, gorgeous lacquer checking, fading and wear throughout.
The 8 hole ABS pickguard and all other plastics are correct, as is the hardware with the jack plug missing some of it’s chrome plating. Interestingly, as is occasionally seen the neck plate bears two serial numbers (front and back) both dating to the period with the serial number on the back having a "-" prefix. Under the guard we have a trio of Stackpole pots, correct wiring, 3-way switch and capacitor.
History wise this was purchased by the guitar tech for a well known artist while on tour in the US in the early 2000s. The owner before was Stephen Bruton - a guitarist and friend of Robben Ford, who sold it to fund some studio gear at the time.
All in all, this Strat is inspiring to play and is a wonderful example of ‘50s Fender quality. A great choice for player or collector, complete with original tweed case.
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At a Glance:
Model: Stratocaster (Hardtail)
Finish: Original 2-Tone Sunburst
Body: Ash
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Nut Width: 42mm
Neck Depth: 1st Fret - 22.4mm | 12th Fret 25mm
Pickups: Correct black bottom single coil
Pickup Readings: Bridge 5.84k | Middle 5.81k | Neck 5.78k
Electronics: Stackpole pots, correct wiring, 3-way switch and capacitor
Hardware: Correct hardware with original single-line Kluson tuners
Plastics: Correct 8-hole ABS pickguard and plastics
Modifications: Refretted, changed nut
Case: Original tweed hard case
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.