My brother, Peter Shedd is looking for his 1961 Fender Stratocaster (it was shipped directly from the Fender Factory on November 26, 1961.) It had a Sunburst finish and the serial number was 72630.

He traded it back in the early 60's to someone named Al McNeil for a Fender Jazzmaster (It seemed like a good deal at the time, Jazzmasters were at the top of the Fender line back then.) This happened here in Syracuse, NY. Al lived in the Syracuse University area.
If you own this guitar or know someone who does (or know Al & can ask him if he still has it or knows where it is) please contact me (e-mail POS @ TWCNY dot RR dot COM.) It was Pete's first guitar and he would just like to know it's safe but if you'd like to sell it...
Pffhhht.... Is this thing on?
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