1957 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst and Tweed Vibrolux 5F11 Amplifier One Owner Vintage
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Here we have something really special!
This amp and guitar were originally purchased together by one Tony Greco, named on the original purchase receipt as well as the nifty, engraved name plate on the amp.
Tony was a smart man. He not only bought a Strat from one of the most iconic years, he also kept all the original stuff that came with it, creating this time capsule that'll just blow you away when you see it in person.
The guitar is in amazing condition. If you know 50s Strats, you know that it doesn't take long to wear through the fretboard finish. The wear on this guitar is likely the result of very little play. The rest of the guitar shows that this is the case. It is simply in amazing condition. Included in the case is the purchase receipt, the original cable, the ashtray bridge cover, spare tremolo springs, a Fender Vibrolux schematic sheet, and the tremolo arm. The case is adorned with the rare Fender brass logo badge.
Neck and body dates on the guitar are from February and March. The guitar sports the killer V neck that makes the '56 Strat a legend.
Not a screw is changed on the guitar.
The amp is similarly amazing. It is just so clean, thanks to the shelter of the original Victoria cover. The lower border of the amp cover has shrunk a bit, which is typical, so it doesn't sit on the amp quite as it should, but it has done its job while retaining near new appearance.
The amp is completely original. When it arrived I ramped it up on a variac. It came to life perfectly. For regular use I would recommend a full check of caps and a filter cap update, but I'm not going to touch this amp until someone buys the set and asks me to do so.
Included with the amp is the ultra-rare tremolo footswitch.
This is a museum quality pair.
I have videos of my full inspection of the guitar. I also have many more pictures to share.
Color: Sunburst
Weight: 7lbs 6.3ozs
Body: Alder
Body Date/Code: 2-57
Neck: Maple
Neck Date/Code: 3-57
Neck Profile: V
Fretboard: Maple
Inlays: Black dots
Frets: Original
Fret count: 21
Nut material: Bone
Nut width: 1 5/8"
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 7.25"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.9"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 1.0"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 1.5mm
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2.0mm
Total length: 38 7/16"
Lower bout: 12 1/2"
Waist: 8 3/4"
Upper bout: 10 7/8"
Body depth/thickness: 1 3/4"
String gauge: .010-.046
Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge Pickup Brand: Fender
Bridge Pickup Reading: 5.45k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Middle Pickup Brand: Fender
Middle Pickup Reading: 5.70k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup Brand: Fender
Neck Pickup Reading: 5.59k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Switch: Original
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
Notes: Wow, just....wow!
1957 Vibrolux 5F11 Amplifier
Case/Cover?: Yes, Original
Color: Tweed
Dimensions: 16.5" x 20" x 9.5"
Weight: 24lbs 1.8oz
Watts: 10-12 Watts
Date: 1957
Where date is noted: Serial #, Pots, Etc.
Speaker 1 Brand/Model: Jensen Special Design P10R C5636 4
Speaker 1 Size: 10"
Speaker 1 Code: 220738
Speaker 1 Cone: Original, 4943W1
Power Transformer brand and/or codes: Triad 66079
Output Transformer brand and/or codes: 50246
Reverb or other effects?: Tremolo
Rectifier Tube: 5Y3GT
Rectifier Tube Brand: RCA
Power tubes: 2 x 6V6GT
Power Tube Brand: RCA
Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7
Preamp Tube Brand: Honeywell by Sylvania
Filter Caps: Original
Pedal?: Original!!
Pots, codes: Original, 304624, 304650, 304645
Grille: Original
Knobs: Original
Handle: Original
Power cord: Original
Notes: Mojo for days!!
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