Here for sale we have a Fender Classic Series '50s Stratocaster in Olympic White finish. Made in Mexico in 2003, this guitar features a bolt-on construction comprising an Alder body, Maple neck and 21 fret Maple fingerboard. This guitar is equipped with a 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Vintage-Style Stamped Steel saddles, as well as Fender Vintage-Style Split-Post tuning machines. The pickups are a trio of Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat pickups, which are wired to a 5-way blade switch, master volume, neck tone & middle tone controls.
The Maple neck plays beautifully, with the Soft 'V' profile promoting ergonomic thumb positioning and providing a suitably vintage-inspired playing experience. Certainly, the profile feels unique when compared with Fender's more modern 'C' shape necks. The 7.25" fingerboard radius provides this instrument with an authentically vintage playing experience, this, paired with the vintage frets offers a nicely vintage-inspired playing experience.
The trio of Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat pickups provide a wide range of tonal options, as is to be expected on a Stratocaster. The neck pickup offers warm and round tones, perfect for lead lines and soloing. The often overlooked middle pickup is great for funky tones, whilst the bridge position is as bright and biting as ever. The traditional control layout with no bridge tone control allows for a unique voice when splitting between the bridge and middle pickups with the middle tone rolled down.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Fender Classic Series '50s Stratocaster Olympic White 2003 Electric Guitar
Brand- Fender
Model- Classic Series '50s Stratocaster
Finish- Olympic White
Year- 2003
Made In- Mexico
Body- Alder
Neck- Maple
Neck Profile- Soft 'V'
Fingerboard- Maple
Fingerboard Radius- 7.25"
Frets- 21 Vintage Style
Scale Length- 25.5"
Nut Width- 1.650"
Pickups- 3x Fender Vintage-Style Strat Single-Coils
Controls- 5-Way Blade Switch, Master Volume, Neck Tone, Middle Tone
Our ID: 1010326187420
Weight: 8lbs
Serial: MZ3237636
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. The front face demonstrates some finish delamination surrounding the tuning machine ferrules, along with a small spot to the treble side edge. The top edges demonstrate scuffing and paint transfer which we have been unable to remove. Some discoloration is apparent to the bass side where the guitar contacts a hanger.
Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck demonstrates very light scratching and indentation throughout the register which cannot be felt beneath the thumb and is visible only under direct lighting at certain angles. The fingerboard demonstrates very light scratching throughout. The finish in the upper register at the edges of the fingerboard of the fingerboard edges has worn away, revealing the wood beneath.
Body: Overall very good condition. The bottom edge demonstrates a notable indentation which has chipped the finish. Some finish touch up has previously taken place to amend this. The bass side of the neck pocket demonstrates a moderate finish crack which does not affect the structural integrity of the instrument. The pickguard shows mild scratching consistent with playwear.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate moderate signs of use, with some indentations apparent in the early and middle frets, and flattening of the crown throughout the register. There is only a small amount of material remaining for future fret work.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (flathead driver) not included.
Hardware: Fully functional with moderate signs of use. Tremolo arm included.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Electrics:
Fully functional.
Case & Accessories:
No case is provided with this guitar.
Truss rod tool not included.