John Mayer's iconic black Stratocaster — the one he affectionately calls the "BLACK1" — has been his go-to instrument for years, relied upon through countless recording sessions and performances. Gear4music Fender released only 500 of these globally, in collaboration with John himself.

This particular guitar has lived a very specific life: studio only, never gigged, never traveled. It has contributed to hundreds of millions of streams — and has barely left its gig bag since.

Specs:

• Select Alder body, Polyurethane finish — glossy piano black FUZZFACED
• Thick "C" Maple neck, African Rosewood fingerboard, 9.5" radius, 21 Dunlop 6105 narrow jumbo frets FUZZFACED
• Three "Big Dipper" single-coil pickups — the signature scooped-mid voicing that defines John Mayer's tone RJV Guitars
• Full gold hardware: gold neckplate, gold tuners with pearl tuner knobs Reverb
• American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo with 5 springs — back tremolo cover plate not included, per the artist's personal request Guitar Center
• Vintage spaghetti logo headstock, '50s-style aesthetic FUZZFACED

Included:

• Original exclusive BLACK1 Incase gig bag

Condition: Excellent — near mint. Studio use only, no stage wear, no travel damage.

This is one of 500 made worldwide. Collectors and players — this doesn't come up often in this condition.

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