{"product_id":"1964-fender-stratocaster-sunburst-copy-1","title":"1972 Fender Stratocaster *Custom Color* Walnut SN\/370650","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1972 Fender Stratocaster in Custom Color Walnut is an original-era instrument. The guitar retains an original matched set of grey-back pickups, each measuring between 5.5–5.69 kΩ and dated 1972, along with original pots stamped from the 36th week of 1972 and the original CRL 1452 three-way switch. The body shows the warm walnut finish (not Mocha) and has had shielding paint added to all cavities. Cosmetic and hardware notes: a second string tree was added, one tuner is missing half its post but functions, the tremolo arm is missing, and the original hard shell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork performed is limited and focused on reliability while keeping original parts: the pickup ground at the volume pot was cleaned and re-soldered using a mix of new and original solder; the middle and neck pickup leads were re-soldered at the switch; the middle-tone pot solder joints were reflowed; and a ground wire previously on the middle tone pot was removed and tidied. The neck and body geometry deliver the familiar Strat feel and the original single-coil set provides bright, clear tones with vintage character. This is a solid-playing, largely original 1972 Stratocaster with period-correct electronics and practical, tasteful maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear\/Model: 1972 Fender Stratocaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Custom Color Walnut (not Mocha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial: SN\/370650\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups: Original matched grey-back set, each ~5.50–5.69 kΩ (dated 1972)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots: Original, pot codes from 36th week of 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch: Original CRL 1452 3-way switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Original hard shell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModifications\/repairs: Shielding paint in cavities; second string tree added; pickup ground re-soldered at volume pot (mix of new\/original solder); middle \u0026amp; neck pickup leads re-soldered at switch; middle-tone pot solder reflowed; removed ground wire on middle tone pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware note: Missing tremolo arm; one tuner missing half its post but functioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41968547692649,"sku":"EG2778","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9431\/2054\/files\/WTG_5044_99849f43-0018-4d78-9e0e-6b7140be5d62.jpg?v=1734726441","url":"https:\/\/watchtowerguitars.com\/products\/1964-fender-stratocaster-sunburst-copy-1","provider":"Watchtower Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}