Nothing wrong with her, I've just found a new guitar that likes me better
so this one's gotta go. I'm a student, I can only afford one guitar at a time.
Here's what she was originally:
1985 MIJ Fender Contemporary Standard 22 Stratocaster (Google for ridiculously in-depth info). 22 medium jumbo frets on a 12" radius, rosewood board on a maple neck, alder body. S/S/S pickup configuration. 3-tone sunburst paint, parchment hardware and a tortoise shell pickguard. Body is INCREDIBLY lightweight and resonant, easily the most resonant strat body I've played. And I've played a lot. Straight neck with perfectly fine truss rod. Frets have PLENTY of life in them, and are VERY comfortable. Could use a dressing at the first few frets, otherwise awesome. JUST strung her up and did a set-up with a set of DR Pure Blues, 9-42, but then again I like my action high. Either way, you'll want to set her up.
The body has her fair share of dings/dents, she's been played for a 25-year-old guitar. But she's still in perfect condition, and imho the body weight as a pro far outweighs (no pun intended) the dinged-up body. Nothing major, just mainly scratches and the occasional ding. No NJFCs.
What I've changed/added:
-These guitars originally came with a Schaller double-locking system (re: Floyd Rose), on this particular guitar it was called the System 1. I have removed the bridge and the locking nut, and have added Sperzel locking tuners and a Fender American deluxe bridge.
-I ripped the original wiring and pickguard out, threw in a tortoise shell guard, and added a Fender Hot Noiseless set.
*NOTE: These changes did involve drilling and wood filler, as well as some sawing to get the guitar to accomodate the bridge and the bridge pickup. Neither are noticeable, as they are covered up by the pickguard. Tuner holes and locking nut holes were filled with wood filler, noticeable but in no way detrimental.
Fine Print:
I have the original locking nut (sans pads, which are inexpensive), as well as the original bridge (missing the arm and ONE fine tuner, once again very inexpensive), and the original pickguard/pickups/wiring circuit. Also have the Fender Made In Japan tuners. I can include these upon request, and probably at an extra charge.
Comes with a Gibson USA gig bag.
PAYPAL ONLY. At the moment, Con US only. I may ship internationally, but be prepared to pay for customs/fees, etc.
Asking $850 OBO + shipping, am open to offers and/or trades.
Look up my e bay feedback, desh62791. I've only started buying/selling on the bay recently, hence the low count, but it's all positive, and I've bought/sold guitars online before.
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