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1998 Fender Stratocaster '62 American Vintage Sherwood Green AVRI Minty w/ohsc
Estimated price for orientation: 1 579 $
Category: Electric Guitars
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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 Type: Solid Body Color: Sherwood Green Dexterity: Right-Handed String Configuration: 6 String Body Material: Solid Wood MPN: Does Not Apply Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Model: American Vintage '62 Stratocaster Model Year: 1998 UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1998 Fender Stratocaster '62 American Vintage reissue series electric guitar in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. This discontinued one-owner guitar has been extremely well cared for since new and features one of Fender's rarest custom colors, Sherwood Green. The guitar is complete with its original case candy, factory paperwork and tweed G&G hardshell case.100% original, this Strat can chime, sparkle, and quack with the best, delivering an array of classic Fender tones. Whether it's the biting twang of the bridge position, the extra warmth and girth that comes from the neck single coil (ideal for solos), or the thinned out quack in positions 2 and 4 on the blade switch, this Strat is simply a delight to play. The instrument is very resonant acoustically as well, weighing in at 8lbs even with an alder body. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, we've restrung this Strat with fresh 11-50 strings and dialed in the action and intonation for optimal playability.The neck has a medium C shaped profile with just enough girth in the shoulders and more depth and roundness as you move up the neck. The thick slab rosewood fretboard retains a 7 1/4" traditional Fender radius, and the nut measures just a hair under a full 1 11/16" in width. The original slender vintage-style fretwire is remarkably clean, showing only the faintest wear beneath frets 1-4 on the crowns of the plain strings and virtually no wear up the neck. These frets retain their full factory height and play cleanly in all registers with no buzzing or dead spots. The neck is arrow straight and the truss rod is responsive in both directions. On the headstock, the Fender Stratocaster waterslide decal is completely intact, and the Kluson-style Gotoh tuners turn smoothly and hold pitch as they should.The stock electronics consist of three 57/62 black bobbin Fender pickups with beveled alnico pole pieces and cloth wire. The wiring harness is original and untouched. The mint green pickguard and aged plastic parts are in fantastic shape, as is the chrome bridge base and saddles. The vibrato works very smoothly with three springs and responds quickly and reliably for quick shimmies and deeper dives. Even the stock chrome "ashtray" bridge cover is present, along with the original arm.Removing the neck shows dates in the neck pocket and on the heel from June through September of 1998. The V prefix serial number is also present on the chrome neck plate.The gloss nitro lacquer Sherwood Green finish is in remarkable shape, and this guitar has been very well cared for since it was new. There is barely a scratch on the body, and the neck profile is also smooth and glossy with no nicks or marks of wear. We'll conservatively call this guitar "near mint," but it certainly is as clean as they come, especially for a discontinued model over a decade old!This one-owner guitar is complete with the original tweed G&G hardshell case, as well as the original paperwork and case candy.Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $65, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
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 Type: | Solid | Body Color: | Sherwood Green |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Body Material: | Solid Wood | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Model: | American Vintage '62 Stratocaster |
| Model Year: | 1998 | UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1998 Fender Stratocaster '62 American Vintage reissue series electric guitar in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. This discontinued one-owner guitar has been extremely well cared for since new and features one of Fender's rarest custom colors, Sherwood Green. The guitar is complete with its original case candy, factory paperwork and tweed G&G hardshell case.100% original, this Strat can chime, sparkle, and quack with the best, delivering an array of classic Fender tones. Whether it's the biting twang of the bridge position, the extra warmth and girth that comes from the neck single coil (ideal for solos), or the thinned out quack in positions 2 and 4 on the blade switch, this Strat is simply a delight to play. The instrument is very resonant acoustically as well, weighing in at 8lbs even with an alder body. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, we've restrung this Strat with fresh 11-50 strings and dialed in the action and intonation for optimal playability.The neck has a medium C shaped profile with just enough girth in the shoulders and more depth and roundness as you move up the neck. The thick slab rosewood fretboard retains a 7 1/4" traditional Fender radius, and the nut measures just a hair under a full 1 11/16" in width. The original slender vintage-style fretwire is remarkably clean, showing only the faintest wear beneath frets 1-4 on the crowns of the plain strings and virtually no wear up the neck. These frets retain their full factory height and play cleanly in all registers with no buzzing or dead spots. The neck is arrow straight and the truss rod is responsive in both directions. On the headstock, the Fender Stratocaster waterslide decal is completely intact, and the Kluson-style Gotoh tuners turn smoothly and hold pitch as they should.The stock electronics consist of three 57/62 black bobbin Fender pickups with beveled alnico pole pieces and cloth wire. The wiring harness is original and untouched. The mint green pickguard and aged plastic parts are in fantastic shape, as is the chrome bridge base and saddles. The vibrato works very smoothly with three springs and responds quickly and reliably for quick shimmies and deeper dives. Even the stock chrome "ashtray" bridge cover is present, along with the original arm.Removing the neck shows dates in the neck pocket and on the heel from June through September of 1998. The V prefix serial number is also present on the chrome neck plate.The gloss nitro lacquer Sherwood Green finish is in remarkable shape, and this guitar has been very well cared for since it was new. There is barely a scratch on the body, and the neck profile is also smooth and glossy with no nicks or marks of wear. We'll conservatively call this guitar "near mint," but it certainly is as clean as they come, especially for a discontinued model over a decade old!This one-owner guitar is complete with the original tweed G&G hardshell case, as well as the original paperwork and case candy.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $65, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!