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1954 Orig Fender Stratocaster Wooden Template

This was used in the Fender plant as a template to draw out the 1954 to 1959 Fender White Single Ply Pickguards. I got from a Old timer who ran one of the earliest Fender Dealer shops and he started his place in 1956. He has been retired since early 80's and is getting older and up in age so he let some of his collection go. I did not get cheap. The exact year it was made and used he doesn't remember 50-60 years do you? Leo gave it to him in the 50's. I'm sure there was more than one template made and used. Look at it, it even have the glow under black light because Nitro was being sprayed on all the Bodies, Necks, Tweed Amps, Tweed Cases. It was in the air and you see this part of Fender History .

The sale is for the Template only. Not 4 of my real 1950's Back Metal plates I have on my site for sale.. Trust me I have so much I am at a point what am I going to do with it. The older I get the less I need to have. Another words I haven't kept a guitar for myself in 8-10 years. It's enjoying the find, and passing it on, and making a living.

Look at the Fender Catalogs I got from this guy. Dealer pencil hand writing inside. Items that was used and not looked at.. as Leo intended...:)

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