A 1998 MBS George Fullerton Prototype Stratocaster "Closet Classic White Blonde" by John English has arrived.

This rare instrument, crafted by John English, is modeled after the Stratocaster originally built and sent to George Fullerton.

It features a white blonde ash body and a vivid flame maple neck.
The fingerboard has a 7.25" radius, and the frets have been refretted with Jescar vintage-size frets; the nut has also been replaced.
It is equipped with original black-bobbin pickups.

Since Mr. Fullerton had large hands and would have bumped into the controls at their standard positions, a plate was mounted on the black anodized pickguard, and the controls were positioned closer to the outer edge of the body than usual?a key distinguishing feature of this guitar.

Since the truss rod had broken internally when the guitar arrived, we replaced it with a genuine Fender truss rod.
During this process, the skunk stripe was temporarily removed; we then installed a new skunk stripe made from the same material to fill the gap, and matched the color, refinished, and polished it to blend with the neckfs finish.

In addition, the selector switch (a 3-way switch, identical to the original) has been replaced.

The neck is currently in good condition, and the truss rod has plenty of adjustment range remaining.
The frets show almost no wear, making this a guitar in excellent playing condition.

It comes with the original tweed case, certificate of authenticity (October '98), tremolo arm, and bridge cover.

Serial Number: R6306
Neck Date: 9/14/98
Pot Date: 1379718 (Tone x2)
Weight: 3.5 kg

Condition: B+: Has some minor scratches, but is in good condition for normal use

Serial Number: R6306
Year of Manufacture: 1998
Case: Original tweed case
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity (October '98), tonearm, bridge cover
Weight: 3.5 kg

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

* Any information provided regarding the truss rod, remaining fret life, string action, etc., was measured by our staff during setup and is 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 ***

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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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