Here we have one of the last Fenders to come out of the plant before Leo's decision to leave. Per the neck date it reads 9APR66, and it shows. This rockin' guitar features the original Deluxe Kluson tuners, full Rosewood fingerboard with 7.5" radius, true vintage Fender Tortoiseshell pick guard, full copper plate shielding, original pickup, pots, wiring, bridge, saddles and nut. All original except for the killer vintage paint job of "Starman", popularized by the band Rush. What sets this guitar apart from others? It bears a one-off, impeccably hand-painted design of the Rush Starman emblem, painted in the early 80's. It has the FASTEST 22.5" scale neck you will ever play! And it is uber comfortable with its 7.5" radius. This exudes 60's Fender Mojo, and the way Starman is reaching into the future, especially on this guitar, as if they are made for each other. Case has replaced springs, clasps, and some replaced leather, in spots, but it's still the original. It still does its job perfectly. You can gig with this one! All in all, a rare masterpiece that allows one to not only rock, but also dive right into that Old Fender Mojo that you can only find in a true vintage piece.