Up for sale 1988 Sonic Blue Fender Yngwie Malmsteen 1st year of production RARE specs ALL ORIGINAL!

An exceptional find for the serious collector: a first-year 1988 Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster in the highly coveted and rare Sonic Blue. This early production model is a definitive piece of Fender history, featuring the sought-after 1988-dated neck and pots. Notably, it retains its original period-correct DiMarzio tuners, a rare hallmark found only on the earliest examples of this iconic run. Beyond its striking visual appeal, this guitar delivers the legendary high-performance feel that defined the neoclassical era.

A standout feature of this specific instrument is the neck, which was hand-sanded by legendary Master Builder Scott Buehl during his final days before transitioning to the Custom Shop. This personal touch from a future Master Builder, combined with the rare Sonic Blue/Rosewood configuration, makes this guitar an incredible investment-grade piece. The price is firm, reflecting the exceptional rarity, all-original condition, and unique provenance of this first-year signature model.

Specifications:

Year: 1988

Nut Width: 1.65"

Neck Profile: Special U

Body: Alder

Finish: Sonic Blue

Neck: Maple

Fingerboard: Scalloped Rosewood

Radius: 9.5"

Frets: Vintage-Style

Nut: Solid Brass

Pickups: DiMarzio HS-3 (Neck and Bridge), Fender American Standard Single-Coil (Middle)

Bridge: American Standard Vibrato, Two-Post

Tuners: Original DiMarzio Tuners !!!

Electronics: 5-Way Selector

Hardware: Chrome

Case: Original Fender Stratocaster Hard-Shell Case