The ever-popular 1988 American Vintage Series '57 Stratocaster is now in stock!
This 1988 American Vintage Series '57 Stratocaster retains the feel of the good old days while being built with the precision of modern technology?as determined by the markings on the neck end.
This guitar was manufactured during a highly sought-after period?the early production phase at the Corona factory following the closure of the Fullerton factory.

It faithfully reproduces the original specifications of the era, featuring an alder body, a 7.25" radius fingerboard, and a one-piece maple neck with a soft V-shape.

All pots have been replaced, and the capacitors have been swapped out for Orange Drop units; however, the pickups feature black bobbins and cross-wound coils, so they are likely original.
The guitar is equipped with a 5-way pickup selector that was included as a replacement part; however, the original 3-way selector that came with the guitar is missing.
There are signs of paint reaction on the back of the body caused by the lining of a hard case, and red and yellow paint is present on the body end.
Overall, there are numerous scattered scratches and dents, and the hardware shows signs of tarnish.
There is a small chip in the finish at the neck joint on the G-string side, and the finish shows general yellowing due to age.
Although the finish is original, it appears the parts were assembled before the paint had fully dried, resulting in raised areas of paint around the joint plate and back panel.
Although it shows some signs of use, it has been fully serviced and cleaned at our repair center?including the replacement of the strap pins?and is in good playing condition.
The original hard case and tremolo arm are missing; a recent Fender gig case is included.
Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: V035605
Year of Manufacture: 1988
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Gig case (recent Fender model)
Weight: 3.46 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement confirmed up to 60 degrees in both directions with no problems
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String Action (Treble Side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 42.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.9 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 22.9 mm
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
RADIUS: 184 mm (7.25")
Strings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2223 / .009-.042 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, and leveling

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any specifications listed regarding the truss rod, remaining fret life, string height, etc., were measured by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.

*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***

All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.

Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Accessories: Please confirm the picture.

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