Up for sale is a vintage Palmer Strat-style electric guitar finished in a beautiful metallic blue. This guitar has recently been cleaned, inspected, set up, and is ready to play.

Palmer guitars from this era developed a reputation for offering impressive quality and playability at an affordable price point. This example has the feel and character that vintage players often look for, with a comfortable maple neck, classic Strat-style tones, and eye-catching finish.

Features include:

  • Metallic blue finish
  • Maple neck and maple fretboard
  • Three single-coil pickups
  • 5-way selector switch
  • Master volume and two tone controls
  • Vintage-style six-screw tremolo bridge
  • Palmer pointed headstock
  • Hard shell case included

Condition

The guitar is in very good vintage condition and has recently received a full setup.

Recent work includes:

  • Electronics tested and cleaned
  • Pickups tested and functioning properly
  • Switch and controls operating correctly
  • Neck adjusted for proper relief
  • Action adjusted
  • Intonation set
  • Fingerboard cleaned
  • Frets polished to a smooth shine for improved feel and playability

The frets have plenty of life remaining and play cleanly up and down the neck. The neck is straight and comfortable, making this a very enjoyable player.

The finish shows normal signs of age, including minor dings and light cosmetic wear expected from a vintage instrument. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

Sound

This guitar delivers the classic Strat-style sound:

  • Bright, cutting bridge tones
  • Warm neck pickup sounds
  • Clear, articulate cleans
  • Excellent in-between pickup positions
  • Great for blues, classic rock, country, worship, and pop

Specifications

  • Weight: 8 lbs 7.6 oz
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Metallic blue finish

Includes

  • Hard shell case
  • Tremolo cavity cover installed
  • Guitar exactly as pictured

Final Thoughts

This is a clean, great-playing vintage Palmer that stands out from the crowd with its metallic blue finish and matching tuner button accents. It has been cleaned, properly set up, and the frets have been polished, making it ready for its next owner.

Ships securely packed in the included hard shell case.


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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ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Startocaster
Finish
  • Metallic Blue
Categories
Year
  • 80’s
Made In
  • Japan
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Type
  • Solid Body

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