1984 Fender Stratocaster 1957 Reissue. Made in Fullerton, CA. USA. SERIAL NUMBER: V014012. COLOR: Tobacco Burst Nitrocellulose Finish. WEIGHT: 7lbs. 7.0 ounces (3kg/370g). In 1982 Fender introduced the idea of recreating vintage guitars, otherwise known as American Vintage Reissues (AVRI). Between 1982 and 1984 Fender produced these guitars in their Fullerton, California shop using exact tooling and machinery methods as the guitars made in the 1950’s and 1960’s, every guitar was handmade. The Fullerton reissues are regarded as the best guitars Fender made since the 50’s and 60’s. This is a nice Fender Fullerton 57 Reissue Stratocaster, lightweight and in very good shape for being 38 years old. Guitar is 100% original, no modifications apart from the 5-way switch that came with the package was installed, three-way switch is included. The Tobacco Burst Nitro finished body has some crazy checking. The body has some markings, scratches, and a couple dings. There is some buckle rash and pick marks, but nothing through the nitro finish. The pick guard shows guitar pick use as well as scratching on the tremolo plate. All metal hardware has a nice patina. The volume and tone knobs have changed color to green due to age and use. The neck is in great shape, 7.25 radius, C shape. There is a some fretware but plenty of fretware left for years of play. Pencil date of 10-26-84 on the neck butt. Some stamp marks in the body neck cavity. Tone pot codes read 1378427 denoting the pots are CTS made on the 27th week of 1984. The original volume pot is not visible except the last two digits of 30, denoting the 30th week of 1984. Beautiful bell tones coming out of this baby. This rare Fullerton Strat comes with the original tweed case in very good vintage condition with keys, 57 Strat Fullerton manual, ashtray bridge cover, tremolo bar and tremolo envelope with two extra springs, guitar strap, cable and 3 way switch. This guitar would add to any collection, shop, or home. As always please see all photos for more detail. All items are looked over but not inspected further than with the naked eye. If you require any additional pictures to determine condition or authenticity or have any further questions, please reach out to us prior to bidding in the auction at least 48 hours prior to the auction day. To ensure you know what you are bidding on and that you want the item please do not bid on any item in this or any auction without inspecting it yourself or sending someone to inspect it for you to ensure you know what you are bidding on and have personally confirmed the condition and description yourself. We make every effort to look over and picture all items but do not offer any warranties or guarantees of our titles or descriptions for any item in this or any other sale. Bidder is responsible for inspecting any items they bid on themselves or sending a professional to examine them for them prior to bidding and as such, absolutely no returns or refunds will be issued due to any error in title, descriptions, or pictures. If you do not have a stable internet connection, are unsure how to operate the technology, tend to experience glitches while on the internet, or do not feel fully confident bidding online PLEASE DO NOT BID ONLINE. All accidental bids made during a live auction are real bids and we cannot cancel any bids during a live auction. Bidders are responsible for paying for any items they win under their bidding profile. If you make an accidental bid BEFORE the auction day, please call Invaluable to have them cancel the bid as we do not have access to do this. If you have any other questions, please call us at 207-890-8937 and we will answer any questions you have to the best of our ability.