Up for sale is a beautiful 2017 Friedman Cali USA Custom Shop, built during the highly regarded Grover Jackson era of Friedman guitar production.

Finished in Vintage White with a beautifully aged relic finish, this Cali captures the look and feel of a well-played, vintage-inspired 1980s superstrat, combined with exceptional boutique craftsmanship.

Grover Jackson Era Construction

This is an early Friedman USA Custom Shop instrument from the period when legendary guitar builder Grover Jackson was involved in Friedman guitar production. These guitars are known for their quality construction, comfortable necks, excellent playability, and attention to detail.

The guitar includes its original Friedman Certificate of Authenticity, dated November 2, 2017, identifying the model and serial number.

Features & Specifications

  • 2017 Friedman Cali USA Custom Shop
  • Grover Jackson era
  • Vintage White relic finish with cream pickup bezels
  • Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • Floyd Rose locking tremolo
  • Suhr Doug Aldrich bridge and neck humbuckers (installed upgrades) I do not have the stock pickups.
  • Hipshot locking tuners
  • Single volume control and three-way pickup selector
  • Serial #0617-327
  • Friedman Certificate of Authenticity
  • Friedman-branded G&G hard case

Condition

This guitar features an intentionally aged relic finish, including finish checking, worn edges, exposed wood, and cosmetic wear consistent with its vintage-inspired appearance.

Please examine the detailed photographs for the finish condition. The guitar presents beautifully with the character of a well-loved vintage superstrat.

Tone & Playability

The Suhr Doug Aldrich humbuckers deliver powerful, articulate classic and hard-rock tones, with plenty of sustain, rich harmonics, and excellent lead response.

Combined with the Floyd Rose tremolo and comfortable neck, this Cali is particularly well suited to classic rock, 1980s hard rock, and hot-rodded Marshall-style tones.

Included

  • 2017 Friedman Cali guitar
  • Friedman-branded G&G hard case
  • Friedman Certificate of Authenticity

An excellent opportunity to own an early Grover Jackson-era Friedman Cali with classic superstrat styling and premium USA Custom Shop construction.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or requests for additional photographs.

Needs a new set of strings.

This item is sold As-Described

This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

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Listed9 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Cali
Finish
  • Relic
Year
  • 2017
Made In
  • United States
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Type
  • Solid Body

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