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STRATOCASTERS
1. Fender Custom Shop
50th Anniversary Stratocaster Relic...TRIO! (click to enlarge pics) Choice
of a 1956,
1960,
or 1965
(cert's)
never retailed, unplayed, including unopened accessory bags and, of course,
era-correct cases. All are "all
gold" models with a Aztec Gold (nitro lacquer) and gold hardware, with
light to medium relicing including checked finish and aged hardware with misc
finish chips here and there, with the '65 receiving more relic wear than the
other two. I confirmed with Fender that only 100 of each piece - WORLDWIDE -
was produced, which makes this a very rare guitar for an Anniversary model.
These listed at $4677-$4690 with discount pricing to $3500. One of these could
easily be the centerpiece in many Anniversary model collections, to go along
with your 25th, 35th, various 40th's, and production model 50th's. Only one
remaining is the 1956 Stratocaster Relic
50th Anniversary, (headstock/neck),
(sample of relic wear), (case & accessories). Features include
Aztec Gold finish with gold hardware, gold anodized pickguard, V-shaped neck,
finish checking and misc dings as well as fretboard "wear", aged
hardware, and 50th Anniversary neckplate. Nice lightweight Strat at 7.8 lbs.
Unplayed condition with Tweed case, opened accessory bag, and COA. Store priced
at $3500 (would be higher with the new '09 price list), but this one's never
retailed and perfect, and just $2799
Some Fender Squier Guitars and Basses
TELECASTERS/ESQUIRES:
1. 1978 Fender Telecaster -
Black w/Rosewood Board, (front), (back), (headstock),
(neck/pocket markings), (case). You want vintage vibe, you've got it.
This guitar has the mojo everyone looks for in a vintage Tele and one or two
stories to tell. The good news - it's original finish with no humbucker routes
or other major modifications to the body. The bad news - someone reshaped the
ball of the headstock slightly (shown here).
Why? Anybody's guess. The good news is it's barely noticeable and doesn't
affect the integrity of the guitar in the least. The only modifications - the
control cavity has been professionally deepened slightly on one side (shown here), probably to allow a 9V battery at
some time in the past, and the output jack has been changed from the
"cup" style to a flat LP style. Pickups are USA Vintage '52 with
cloth wires and original vintage design, with plenty of Tele quack and a spanky
twang that makes you want to pick it up whenever you hear a new Brad Paisley
lick. Frets have been freshly dressed so there aren't any dishes in the frets.
It is set up with low action and plays nicely for chord work, although it frets
out in a few spots on string bends. If preferred, we can raise it to medium
action for clear bends. The body has a typical aged patina which can be buffed
out to a high gloss if desired, but we generally only do that upon request on
vintage instruments. This is the era with the thick clear coat under the
finish, with a thin painted coat, so it's worn through around the edge a bit,
primarily where the forearm comes over the top. It's typical weight for the
era, i.e. not light. If you don't want to $2500 for a 100% example, here's one
with original finish, a cool vibe, at 1/2 the cost; just $1350. Add a Fender
tweed case (pictured) for $100.
OTHER FENDERS:
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