The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}

[Landman]

Great looking Strat Che!

 

[Rogera]

My second Strat arrived late yesterday in the USPS. I have yet to snag a nice early model but I like my late 50's early 60's productions. They'll do until I find my gem











It is a 2.5 inch brim and 5.5 inch open crown.

 

[ManofKent]

Very nice Roger.

 

[Rogera]

Thanks Richard!

 

[mikespens]

That'll do nicely Roger, congrats.

 

[g.durand]

Very nice Roger.

+1. That is really nice Roger.

 

[Landman]

Nice find Roger! Looks to be in excellent shape and looks great on you.

 

[Rogera]

That'll do nicely Roger, congrats.

+1. That is really nice Roger.

Nice find Roger! Looks to be in excellent shape and looks great on you.

Thank you gentlemen very much! I don't think it had been worn much. The creases were set very lightly and when I popped it back to open crown I really couldn't make out where the creases originally were.

 

[seabass]

Rodger
Another fine Strat in your stable .
Looks good on you, good score

 

[gtdean48]

Rodger
Another fine Strat in your stable .
Looks good on you, good score

+1....Classic!

 

[Rogera]

Tom, Che thanks guys! Che, I really enjoyed seeing your new black Strat. Very nice!

 

[Levallois]

Possibly a dumb question - do stratoliners always come from the factory with a thin ribbon? Thanks!

L.

 

[TheDane]

do stratoliners always come from the factory with a thin ribbon?

Yes, I have at least never seen a mid or wide ribbon on a Strat

 

[gtdean48]

Possibly a dumb question - do stratoliners always come from the factory with a thin ribbon? Thanks!

L.

Thin ribbon with bound edge is the Stratoliner (Open Road with different brim flange for more "western" effect), mid-ribbon with raw edge is the Playboy, mid-ribbon with bound edge is the Wanderer...

 

[VetPsychWars]

Yes, I have at least never seen a mid or wide ribbon on a Strat

There's one on ebay right now that I assume is a replacement.

Tom

 

[TheDane]

Yes, I saw it a day or two ago. I'm sure it's a replacement

 

[Levallois]

Thanks folks! Thats what I thought but I wanted to make sure.

 

[Levallois]

Got a Strat that's had the ribbon modified. Going to change it back to a thin ribbon but here it is as bought. Other than ribbon change it's perfect. The tag indicates $10 price. It has the plastic liner cover. So does that mean early 50s? Thanks for looking.

 

[alanfgag]

O.P.S. stands for Office of Price Stabilization... more info here.

 

[Levallois]

O.P.S. stands for Office of Price Stabilization... more info here.

Alan,

I wasn't aware of this office or the reasons behind it. Thank you. Also, it's nice to have a 1951-1953 date on my hat!

John