Fender “VANDALISM” Stratocaster, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Custom Made Modified

This is a custom made/modified Fender “Vandalism” Stratocaster

It is a high end replica of the guitar made famous by Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)

(but obviously a right hand version, unlike his actual left hand guitar)

All marks, scratches, paint chips, tape, glue residue, sticker has been done by hand

Everything is modelled as CLOSELY as possible to the roadworn appearance of Kurts Vandalism Strat

(but flipped to right handed)

But, it is deliberately not 100%, as some original body wear/markings were already present

A massive amount of experience is behind the work

(my 6th “String Switch Noise” VANDALISM build)

Not to mention the many, many hours of work

Just some of the meticulous details include:

Missing bottom tone knob, selector switch tip, and backplate

Black and silver strap tape

Correct vinyl and sized Vandalism sticker

HSS pickup configuration/routing

Placement of all aesthetic paint chips, dents, and scratches

Aged parts and components

Aside from the aesthetic appearance it has some MAJOR tonal upgrades

Including full high end rewiring, and of course the upgraded humbucker

A 1980s era Seymour Duncan DCL Humbucker has been fitted

(this has been on my parts bench for a long time, waiting for a special project)

The DCL is an 80s Duncan Custom humbucker, wound by Lidia Daniel

Essentially an SH-5, medium output humbucker

It has custom wound coils to dish out a ‘P.A.F.-on-steroids’ style tone

It comes is incredibly close to THAT Nirvana guitar tone

Lot’s of sustain with clearer overtones, pushes through distortion/high gain its screams

Both the neck and middle pickups are original Fender JPN Alnico single coils

The following upgrades have also been made

Using only the best high end parts, professionally installed

-CTS 250k Vintage Dish back “No Load” tone pots

-CTS 250k Vintage Dish back Volume Pot

-Switchcraft input jack

-Oak Grigsby USA 5-way switch

-22 gauge, waxed braided, vintage cloth wiring

-Sprague .04 mfd orange drop tone capacitor

-Sprague .001mfd orange drop “treble bleed” capacitor

-120k Allen Bradley 1/4 watt Carbon Comp resistor

Wired with both “treble bleed” volume and “no load” tone control

A “No-Load” pot works like a standard tone control when used between setting 1-9. Once set to 10 it is then activated to true bypass. This essentially “removes” the tone control and capacitor from the circuit. This will give you a cleaner audio path and the tinniest increase in clean volume.

A “Treble Bleed” circuit is added to the volume pot/s to improve taper and remove the unbalanced roll off. This keeps your clean tones clean and the high end frequencies consistent when turning the volume up and down through 1-10. This is the perfect upgrade if you use manual volume swell as an effect. Or if you are using your guitar volume pot to react with and against overdrive, distortion, or fuzz effect pedals.

The neck is an original Fender Japan Maple one piece, with a Slab Rosewood fretboard

It is from an “S” serial 2006-2008 - “ST50” model stratocaster

It has a modern flat oval profile and is extremely fast to play

Standard 7.25” board, vintage frets, 25 ½” scale

The body is something special, and was also saved for this special project

(it already had a lot of road wear, and a humbucker route done some time in the past 40 years, so it was perfect for this project)

It is an Original body from a Fender Japan ST62-55 model – JV serial

This is genesis for Fender Japan, it is the very first models form 1982-1983

Identifiable with the red ink, circle “C” stamp in the neck pocket

And also the correct contours, and worm and pickup routes

Set up with medium low action with D’Addario 10-46 strings

One for the collector, who will not be afraid to play the hell out of it

ITEM CONDITION

All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. EVERY mark, scratch, dent, paint chip or any/all other damage is deliberate for this custom/replica guitar - as pictured.

POSTAGE & SHIPPING NOTE:

- Upon cleared payment, all small items (pedals, wiring etc) are usually posted within 24-72hr

- Guitars and Basses are packed on Monday (courier collection Tuesday) and Thursday (for courier collection Friday)

Meaning, if your purchase is on a Thursday (after 1pm), Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday (before 1pm) it will be couriered Tuesday.

If your purchase is on Monday (after 1pm), Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (before 1pm) it will be couriered Friday.

We take great care and pride in making sure guitars are carefully set up and packed correctly for transport, so we do not rush this step.

PLEASE READ THROUGH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BELOW

BY MAKING A PURCHASE YOU HAVE ACCEPTED THE FOLLOWING

WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY OTHER QUESTIONS

---INFO & TERMS---

--- String-Switch-Noise operates primarily as an online store.

However, by appointment only, we are available to test out and pick up purchased items in person.

We have a dedicated showroom 30min south of the Brisbane CBD.

Please call 0422883853 to book an appointment.

--- We do not accept any trade, trade ins, consignment, or direct customer purchases.

--- All payments to be made in full at time of purchase. The are no holds, deposits, or layby.

--- Payment can be made by Paypal, Credit Card (through Paypal), Bank Deposit/Online Transfer, or ZIP.

--- If payment is made via Paypal goods and service, the item will ONLY be posted/couriered to your registered Paypal address (NO alternative address). This is to ensure the Paypal buyer and seller insurance protection is valid.

--- All photos are our own and are of the actual item being offered for purchase.

We NEVER use stock photos.

An extensive amount of time and effort is put in to accurately show the items true condition, colour, and shape. Though please realise the limitations of photography. Images and colours can be perceived differently depending of the type and quality of the device it is viewed on.

--- Advertised photos form a large part of the representation of the items condition. Please view the photos carefully as well as reading all item descriptions and/or condition text. Whilst every effort is made to photograph all parts of items, not every little dimple/micro scratch can or will be photographed. We always photograph any and all large cosmetic flaws, such as paint chips/cracks/large dents, that we consider to be significant.

--- Cosmetically, items are as per detailed photos and/or descriptions. Functionally, all pots, jacks, switch and machinery components are working without issue, and serviced upon arrival. Each item is tested and/or serviced/set up before listing. It is also tested again moments before packaging, after purchase, to insure it is 100%.

---Guitars and basses are set up with action at a standard with no playability issues, unless otherwise described. However please understand no one set-up is right for everybody. If you prefer a different action height/tuning/string gauge please adjust at your own liking. Please also realise that almost all items are used, and most are 20-30+ year vintage instruments/effects. They will exhibit some wear and tear. If you need detailed specifics, extra information/on the bench specs can be given about anything you require. Please do not hesitate to ask if this is necessary.

--- No refund will be given for change of mind. There will be no warranty or refund given other than dead on arrival, broken, or faulty that is NOT already described and outlined in the descriptive text and detailed photos. In the HIGHLY unlikely event, there is damage in transit, a postal/courier insurance claim will be made to recover the cost of damage. However, we are always happy to help and work through any issue, in the rare event that one arises.

---Shipping---

--- FREE delivery is offered on ALL items – Australia only. International delivery can be arranged at exact cost.

--- International delivery is possible for most items, however there are some restrictions with regions and package size. Please contact us first BEFORE making any purchase to check if an item can be delivered, and to organise the actual delivery costs. Any applicable customs, duties, or taxes that your country may charge is solely the responsibility of you the buyer. Any questions you may have about this should be directed to your local countries authorities.

--- We proudly strive to send out all orders within 24 hours of purchase and/or receiving cleared payment (apart from holidays and weekends). However please allow up to 72hrs for packing and courier pickups. Once your item is packed you will receive notification and relevant tracking number and courier/postal details.

--- Small items such as effect pedals and wiring harnesses are sent via Australia Post standard service, with tracking ONLY. No responsibility will be taken from us for the loss or damage of an item by Australia Post. At your request, signature upon delivery or postal insurance can be added for the additional cost.

--- ALL guitars are sent via courier delivery with full insurance, tracking, and signature upon delivery services.

--- As they are courier delivered, guitars can NOT be sent to a PO Box, Parcel Locker, or Parcel Collect service. They must be sent to a physical address, where someone can sign for the item on arrival.

--- All items are packed to the highest degree for transit. Proudly, our packaging is at the highest of standards, with the best reputation you will find anywhere in the industry. This comes from 1500+ guitars (and counting) being sent without issue both Australia wide and internationally over many, many years. A great amount of pride and detail goes into making sure every item arrives safe and in a timely manner. Pedals and small items are packed in multiple layering of bubble wrap and double corrugated shipping cardboard. Guitars, pending the instrument, have strings de tuned so there is no tension on the neck and headstock. Neck/body /headstock are wrapped separately in multiple bubble wrap layers, high density foam and/or cardboard reinforced. If applicable it is then placed in gig/soft case or hard case. If in gig/soft case it is once again bubble wrapped/foam reinforced before being boxed. Each package/box is custom cut and fit in heavy duty double corrugated shipping cardboard. All voids are padded out and the body edge, base, and top of head stock foam reinforced/padded. Finally, the boxing will have copious amounts of high visibility “Fragile” and “This way up” warning labels.

--- We are also extremely environmentally conscious. We re use and recycle almost all bubble wrap, foam, and cardboard packaging material from our orders in.