A 1996 Custom Shop Stratocaster has arrived.
This 1960-spec Stratocaster features a striking matching headstock?likely a custom order from that era?that evokes the atmosphere of the Fender Custom Shopfs early days.

The alder body is joined to a birdfs-eye maple neck stamped by Fenderfs legendary neck craftsman, Herbert Gastelum?a true legend who was brought back alongside Ms. Abigail Ibara for the founding of the Custom Shop.
The pickguard screws and saddle set screws have been replaced, and the cavity has been treated to ensure electrical conductivity.
The finish shows overall fading, and there are scratches, dents, a few small chips in the wood on the fingerboard, and some tarnish and rust on the metal parts.
The frets have been filed down and have about 7-bun of life remaining; the neck is in good condition, and the truss rod is adjustable.
The certificate of authenticity is missing.
Condition Grade: B+: Some minor imperfections, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: CN608182
Year of Manufacture: 1996
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Original hard case
Accessories: Tonearm
Weight: 3.50 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement tested up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems
Remaining Fret Life: 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: 42.5 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.8 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 24.3 mm
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
RADIUS: 241 mm (9.5")
Strings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment

* 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 listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string action, etc., were taken 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 item is a one-of-a-kind product, and we are listing it simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to remove product listings promptly upon sale, 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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