Cushmic Sounds is pleased to offer on consignment this highly coveted, early 1982 Fender American Vintage (AVRI) 1957 Reissue Stratocaster in lovely 2-tone sunburst with thin Nitro Lacquer finish.

Produced at Fender's original Fullerton, California plant between 1982 and 1984, these guitars were the first official reissues and are celebrated by collectors for their deep, vintage-accurate body contours and for being the instruments that "saved" Fender's reputation during the transition away from CBS ownership before Fender moved operations to Corona in 1985. These 1982 models are one of the most collectible of the modern Fenders.

Serial #V003832

Weighing in at 3.59kg (7.91lbs) with a 3-piece solid Alder body, 1-piece maple neck with an extremely Soft "V" shape profile, vintage-correct 7.25" fingerboard radius, 21 vintage-style replacement frets, and Bone nut.

Caliper measurements:

Nut Width: 42.47mm (1.672")

Neck width at 12th fret: 51.30mm (2.020")

Neck depth at 1st fret: 21.53mm (0.847")

Neck depth at 12th fret: 22.87mm (0.900")

Equipped with its original set of Black-bottom pickups designed by Dan Smith and John Page, these sensational sounding pickups feature Alnico 5 magnets and were designed to replicate the "bell-like" chime of original 1950s single-coils.

Also equiped with its original CTS pots, 3-way switch, Switchcraft output jack and cloth wiring with one replacement cap.

CTS Pot codes:

1378206

Pickup outputs:

Neck: 8.83k

Middle: 5.88k

Bridge: 5.59k

Original hardware with 6-point bridge, Fender logo saddles, solid cold-rolled steel block, trem claw, trem springs and screws.

Original Gotoh/Kluson style tuners in excellent working order.

Aftermarket Tremolo Arm.

All original plastics.

Comes with its original Fender Tweed Hardshell Case with plush orange interior. All locks, latches and handle are in good working order. A vintage Fender Guitar Strap is also include.

Serviced and setup here at Cushmic Sounds with D'Addario 10-46 strings, frets polished, fretboard cleaned, intonation, action set and bridge set, truss rod tested and works as it should, electronics cleaned, tested and working perfectly, all hardware cleaned and secured.

Frets are in very good condition with minimal wear, so playability is superb!

Overall condition is Very Good with extremely light play wear and lovely checking throughout the Thin Nitro Lacquer.

SHIPPING: Fully insured shipping with tracking provided​. All items from Cushmic Sounds are packed carefully and securely.

However, if you would like to organise your own shipping, I will provide the collection address once payment has cleared.

NOTE: I strongly recommend insurance and signature on delivery.

FREE DELIVERY: Perth Metro area and surounds.

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Import costs, Tariffs, VAT, etc are the responsibility of the buyer and not that of Cushmic Sounds. Check with your local customs authority before purchase.

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Thanks for looking!

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