Hi Robert,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Not wanting to hold up this appraisal waiting for additional information, I've appraised it broadly but am happy to refine that valuation based on answers to my original questions.

The Fender Stratocaster, often called the Strat, is one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made. First introduced in 1954, it was designed by Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and Freddie Tavares. The Strat is known for its contoured body, three single-coil pickups, and a smooth, versatile tone that suits almost any genre, from rock and blues to jazz and funk.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage 1963 black Fender Stratocaster
With original neck and upgraded body replaced circa 1983
Neck:maple with rosewood slab
Fretboard: re-fretted with Gibson DeLuxe frets
Body: alderwood from a 1962 Vintage Strat
Pickups: Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders in middle and bridge positions and standard Alnico in neck pos.
Factory wiring augmented by "ALWAYS ON" switch for bridge pickup and "out of phase" switch for neck pos.
Kohler ibrato tail piece- tuning heads and whammybar
Overall length: 41.375 inches
CONDITION: With some replaced elements
PROVENANCE: Unknown
$500-5,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia