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Fender 85/86 Katana Guitar / Very Rare Color All Original

Estimated price for orientation: 999 $

Category: Electric Guitar
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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Fender
Body Color: Metallic White Body Type: Solid
Body Material: Solid Wood Model: Katana
Model Year: 1985 String Configuration: 6 String
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan Dexterity: Right-Handed
UPC: Does not apply


FOR SALE : Vintage 1985 Fender Katana  :   Rare Katana not a Squire Version / Metallic White   ·        All Electronics work as it should and Frets have almost no wear. ·        Few minor scratches, dings mostly on pointy ends. ·        For 32 year old guitar it’s in great condition. ·        Metallic White is now looks like light gold color. ·        One of the “F” fell off from the control knob. ·        Includes Original Push in Trem bar (not pictured) ·        Comes with OHSC ·        From the web… ·         The Fender Katana is an built by . It was designed by marketing director Dan Smith in 1985. The Katana was designed to compete with the unconventionally-shaped guitars of the era, such as the , and to satisfy Fender dealers who were feeling the pinch by them.[] The Katana did not sell as well as Fender hoped, and it was discontinued in 1986, just a year later. ·         The Katana has a maple glued-in neck with bound rosewood fingerboard, offset triangle markers, a 629mm (24.75") scale with 22 frets, a truss rod adjuster at the end. It features a string clamp, an arrow-head-shape headstock and a neck that matches the body colour. The guitar has two coverless humbucker pickups, two controls (volume, tone) and a three-way selector, all on body, and a side mounted jack socket. It also has a two-pivot bridge/vibrato unit. ·         A less expensive version of the Katana was also made, with a single pickup, a bolt-on short scale neck and basic volume/tone controls. The Squier version is much more commonly available in the used market than the Fender.   Guitar Stand is not included / Please ask all questions… No Refund!!! For Sale in US Only….   Thank You… Joe