Fender Custom Shop Artisan Spalted Maple Stratocaster (w/ 1997 Custom shop Fender neck) Natural 2018 Fender

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Summary

Finish: Original finish

Body Material: Alder

Top Material: Maple

Body Details: Solid alder body with spalted maple top. The pickup cavities are stamped with “56 NOS” and “ARTISAN SPALTED MPL”.

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: Medium C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st – .84″ 12th – .97″

Fingerboard Radius: 9.50″

Nut Width: 1-11/16″

Scale Length: 25 1/2″

Neck Details: Non-original Fender Custom Shop birdseye maple neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard. The neck is stamped “MAR 5 – 1997” and has “SAM ASH DAPHNE BLUE” written in pencil. There is a 15 of 15 Fender custom Shop label on the back of the headstock. There is a red Fender Custom Shop stamp on the back of the neck heel.

Electronics: Original; custom hand-wound single-coil pickups, five-way switch, master volume, and two tone controls.

Pickup Measurements: Neck – 6.17kΩ Middle – 6.27kΩ Bridge – 6.37kΩ

Hardware: The pickguard and strap buttons have been replaced. The back plate is missing.

Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This used guitar is in very good condition. The finish is glossy with a few minor chips and finish cracks throughout the body. There are a couple light dings on the back of the headstock.

Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been replaced with a Fender Custom Shop neck that dates to 1997
-Strap buttons have been replaced
-Pickguard is not original
-Electronics have been touched up
-The front strap button hole has been filled and redrilled.

Serial Number: CZ533161

Tech Notes: This guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are tall and wide with play wear. COA and serial number date to 2018.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case.