This Stratocaster is a special one. From the personal collection of Tony Spinner (Toto), this was Tony's go to player for many years. With a few modifications done, it is an incredible guitar and has many more years left. The middle pick up was rewound and potted by Fralin Pickups. The potentiometers have been replaced to Stackpole Electronics. The guitar was refinished by the one-and-only Tom Murphy for Spinner in the 1980s. The guitar has under gone a re-fret. These frets are great and level. A 5-way switch was added the string tree has been moved twice. To add to this stratocaster's cool history, the name Steve has been carved into the cavity of the middle pick up.
Year: 1964/5
Serial Number: L 55190
Pickups: Grey bottom neck and bridge dated with yellow stamp 1965 middle pickup was rewound by Fraulin pickups and potted by Fraulin Pickups.
Originality: This guitar has some changes. This guitar was refinished by Tom Murphy for Tony Spinner (Toto). The pots date to 1966 so at some point they were switched, however they are era correct. The guitar has been re-fretted. 5 way switch added and the string tree has been moved twice. The neck is stamped with NOV 1964 which is accurate as they started stamping pickups with yellow ink in late 1964 and into 1965.
Service: This guitar is ready to rock! We serviced and cleaned the guitar.
Playability: Excellent. The guitar is wonderful player. The neck is worn in and fast while not being too skinny. This is a fantastic player grade pre-CBS Stratocaster.
