You know that feeling when you tell yourself, "I'm just going to browse for five minutes"... and forty-five minutes later you're convincing yourself that selling a kidney is a perfectly reasonable financial strategy?

Yeah... this is one of those guitars.

This 2005 Fender Custom Shop '66 Stratocaster Closet Classic is dripping with vintage mojo without forcing you to inherit someone else's decades of sweat, cigarette smoke, questionable modifications, and mysterious bar-room DNA. Fender's Closet Classic treatment gives you all the broken-in vibe of a cherished original that spent most of its life tucked safely away—because apparently this one understood the value of staying out of trouble.

Finished in the absolutely gorgeous Ice Blue Metallic, this Strat shifts beautifully under the light, ranging from icy silver to soft blue depending on the angle. Pair that with the amber-tinted maple neck and you've got one seriously classy-looking instrument that screams 1966... without screaming 1966.

Plug it in and you'll quickly understand why the Custom Shop has the reputation it does. The trio of Custom Shop vintage-style single coils delivers everything you hope a great Strat should—glassy neck tones, quacky in-between positions, and a bridge pickup that actually wants to be invited to the party instead of being left on timeout.

If guitars could smile...

...this one would have perfect teeth.

Specs:

• Model: Custom Shop '66 Stratocaster Closet Classic Limited Edition
• Finish: Ice Blue Metallic Closet Classic
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Shape: Mid-'60s "C" Profile
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.650" (Approx. 42 mm)
• Frets: 21 Vintage Style
• Inlays: Black Dot
• Pickups: 3 Fender Custom Shop Vintage Style Single-Coils
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone, Tone, 5-Way Blade Switch
• Bridge: Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Tuners: Vintage Kluson-Style
• Pickguard: 3-Ply White
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Weight: 7.8 LBS
• Serial #: R28703

Condition:

She was born on September 8th, 2005, and remains in excellent Closet Classic condition. The original Closet Classic aging is exactly as intended by the Fender Custom Shop, with tasteful finish checking and light simulated wear throughout. Beyond the factory relic treatment, there is only minimal evidence of actual use. The frets show very little wear, the neck feels fantastic, and everything functions exactly as it should.

She includes the original Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition hard case, Certificate of Authenticity, case candy, tremolo arm, strap, and everything shown in the photos.

If you've been searching for a Custom Shop Strat that nails the look, feel, and tone of a great mid-'60s Strat without venturing into six-figure vintage territory, this one deserves a serious look.

Fair warning though...

Once you pick it up, your other guitars may start pretending they need fresh strings just to get your attention.

Whoever brings this baby home is gonna be STOKED!!

LET'S GO!!

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Shipping- We take pride in packing our guitars well, and shipping them quickly. Here are the shipping rates, covering the planet earth:

USA - $99 with UPS

Canada, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico - $149

Brazil, Argentina - $450

Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland - $350 UPS

All Other Worldwide Shipping - $249

Factory Warranty- 

We are an authorized dealer for: Knaggs, Ken Smith, F Bass, Trussart, Warwick, Breedlove and Warrior, so for these instruments, if listed as NEW, there is a full factory warranty. For all other brands, or if listed as USED, there is no warranty available.

Return Policy- 

We do accept returns up to 14 days from the point of the initial sale, which means that the guitar must be back in our possession within this 14 day period. However, please be aware of the following conditions: If for any reason you wish to return the guitar, just call or email me directly, within 24 hours of your receiving the item, and let me know that you want to return it. Once we receive the guitar back, in the same condition, you will receive a refund, less a $50 restock fee. Also be aware that the initial shipping fee is not refundable under any circumstances.

International Buyers - We, at G-Brat's Guitars, are HONORED to do business with anybody on the planet earth... So international buyers are VERY welcome here! 

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LOOKING!!!