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Candy Red Stratocaster - xtensive upgrades Pro-Setup + extras - $550 (Oxnard)
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VERY good condition very low use.
Back side of the lower horn, has a cpl of scratches in the clear coat, tried to get a pic, they are hard to see. That is the only finish issue. Finish is in great condition, solid, no chips, dings or other significant scratches, this guitar lived in a case or on a wall most of its life there are signs of use, no damage, no abuse.
Significant work was invested to make this a much better instrument than the average $500 M.I.M. Strat.
I found a brand new '23 FSR - Fender Special Run Limited Edition loaded strat body I used for another project.
The complete pickguard with all the FSR spec. electronics, everything was swapped onto a brand new white pearl pickguard, and installed on this guitar. (the new black FSR PG is included in the gig bag)
"FSR" Strats guitars are mae in limited quantities for large dealers and distributors (Guitar Center - Sweetwater) get upgraded Alnico 5 magnet pickups w/ individual pole magnets and a much better quality Fender humbucker vs the standard ceramic bar magnet pickups you get on M.I.M. strats. PLUS they also get FULL SIZE pots and a proper Oak/Grigsby 5 way switch, upgraded capacitor, and output jack vs mini pots, chicket caps, and a box type 5 way switch, cheap jack..
I had these upgrades done intending to keep the guitar..it is fantastic. Not too long after I finished it, I saw a Gibson that caught my eye, a mo. later it was still avail So, I sent an offer in a fit of G.A.S. and it was accepted, I had to buy it.
Now, one of my MIM strats has to go, this one is by far the nicest one.
Additional work completed:
- Control cavities cleaned prepped and shielded with 3 coats of shielding paint + a clear coat to seal it.
- Machined brass block saddles w/custom shortened height/grub screws for more comfortable playing when set up properly. (Original bent steel saddles included)
- New chrome "F" logo neck heel plate installed w/new hardware. (Original chrome plate included)
- Graph-tech nut installed - nut slots cut to proper depth and lubed.
- Roller string trees installed.
- Billet brass trem. claw w/brass hardware installed.
- Notched PRS tremolo screws installed: Improve tuning stability/trem action/performance
(Tremolo pivot 'knife edges' sit and pivot in the notches just under the heads of the 6 mounting screws - both OE and PRS
notched screws pictured for comparison - allows for more flexible trem setups (Higher/Lower) to preference + improved tuning
stability w/agressive trem use..)
- Setup Work: Fretboard edges rolled, frets leveled, ends rounded, smoothed, all frets mirror polished, no visible wear. Neck relief, string height set average, vs super low.
- Fretboard cleaned, treated w/Howard's Feed 'n' Wax, finished w/"Fret Dr." fretboard treatment oil,
- Br. new DiAddario EXL 9-46 strings installed.
This guitar and neck feels and plays like it has been played regularly and 'worn in' for the last 15+ years. the guitar sounds fantastic.
and plays nicer than my untouched original $2k+ USA made limited edition FSR Strat. that lives in a case...
Asking $550 no low ballers, Cash only. Not interested in a trade......
*1st person to buy the guitar for asking price, gets a br. new clip on tuner + a new MXR Prime Distortion pedal as a bonus, rarely used. Tested and working perfectly. (sounds good,..way too many OD/Distortion pedals).
** If considering this for a new player/student,..I have a very nice solid state Kustom KT60 Combo amp available with 2-20' guitar cables, and the tuner, AND the MXR pedal, everything for $650
Fender Serial # lookup : MZ8265283 0144700309 FEND STD STRAT HSS RW CAR TINT 11/2008