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FS: Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster (price drop to £1100ono)
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Absolutely wonderful strat. This is the follow on series from the AVRIs but with a couple of modern touches such as a 9.5 inch radius fingerboard and slightly taller frets, retaing a proper vintage vibe but is wonderfully playable. The maple neck is a fat soft V shape and has really nicely rolled edges, it plays absolutely fantastically and sounds awesome too.
Comes with the original G&G hardcase and all of the case candy. It's in good condition although does have a couple of small dings which I have reflected in the price.
This one is not to be confused with the slightly skinnier necked 60s AO model. The 50s one appears to be slightly rarer as I haven't found any others for sale used! Perhaps they are so good that people are keeping hold of them...
I'm looking for
£1,100. I'm based in Leeds and would massively prefer collection. I'm happy to travel a bit to meet up.
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When we released the Stratocaster in 1954, we didn't set out to create a classic-but we did. The Stratocaster's sleek style, articulate sound and plethora of innovations redefined electric guitar and opened up a brave new world of musical possibilities. The American Original '50s Stratocaster maintains Fender's legendary original-era style and ground-breaking tone, while adding modern feel and pickup switching.
The wax-potted Pure Vintage '59 single-coil Stratocaster pickups are as period-correct as possible, from the Formvar-coated coil wire to the cloth-covered output wires, fiber bobbins and alnico 5 magnets. The thick "Soft V" neck profile is perfect for chording, while the 9.5"-radius fingerboard enhances playability. Other authentic touches include vintage-tall frets, original-era body radii, vintage-style hardware-including a six-point synchronized tremolo bridge-vintage-style hardshell case and a lacquer finish that not only lets the wood "breathe" naturally, it also ages in a distinctively appealing way.
The American Original '50s Stratocaster is the best way to experience the performance, style and tone that made Fender a household name among guitarists.
Specification
BodyAlderFinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerNeckMaple, Soft "V"Neck FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerFingerboardMaple, 9.5" RadiusFrets21 Vintage TallInlaysBlack DotsNutBone 1.650" WidthTuning MachinesPure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"Scale Length25.5"BridgePure Vintage 6-Saddle Synchronized TremoloPickguard1-Ply EggshellPickupsPure Vintage '59 Single Coil SetPickup Switching5 Position Blade. Position 1 : Bridge - Position 2 : Bridge and Middle - Position 3 : Middle - Position 4 : Middle and Neck - Position 5 : NeckControlsMaster Volume, Neck Pickup Tone, Bridge/Middle Pickup ToneKnobsEggshellHardwareChrome/NickelStringsFender USA NPS .010 - .046 GaugeCaseVintage Hardshell
Comments
Good luck!
GLWTS
Thank you
I'm afraid I don't have any scales, but this review seems to indicate between 7 and 8 lbs:
https://guitar.com/review/fender-american-original/
It certainly doesn't feel particularly heavy.