An early American Vintage series model from ‘94

Priced accordingly to the mod, part replacements, and low frets.

Key Aspects

– Alder body, 1-piece maple neck, maple fingerboard, 1-ply pickguard, 2-tone sunburst; ’50s Strat reproduction.

– The 1st-string side edge of neck joint was curved and refinished, probably a mod for easier access to higher position.

– There are signs that the bridge was once modified to a 2-point tremolo and later returned to its original style.

– The neck is straight.

– The frets are generally quite low. It currently plays with no choking, but depending on your playing style, a refret may be worth considering.

– The pickguard, control knobs, pots, and capacitor have been replaced.

– Conductive shielding paint has been applied inside the body for noise reduction.

We are pricing this guitar accordingly, taking all of the above modifications, replacement parts, and fret condition into account.

Since American Vintage (not American Vintage II) series guitars have been rising in price in recent years, this is a great opportunity for a player who is fine with the current condition.

Specs

– Body: Alder

– Neck: Maple, 1-piece

– Fingerboard: Maple

– Scale: Long (25.5”/648mm)

– Frets: 21

– Weight: 3.5kg

– Included Case: Plastic hard case for American Standard series

– Year: 1994

Condition

– Parts replaced: Pickguard, control knobs, pots, and capacitor

– Back panel is missing

– Damages: Heavy cosmetic wear is visible: dings, scratches, finish chips

– Neck: Straight, with no warp or twist

– Frets: Low. The lowest part measured 0.6 mm. Considering the small frets and the painted fingerboard, about 60% remaining.

– Truss rod: Works properly in both directions

Setup

– Strung and set up with Elixir 10-46

Recommended Player

The player who is fine with the current condition or considers a future refret. It is a great opportunity to grab an American Vintage at an entry price.

If you’d like more photos or have any questions, please contact us.

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Please note

- We are unable to accept price negotiations, as the listed price already reflects our best.

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