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1997 FENDER CUSTOM SHOP CARVED TOP STRATOCASTER~STRAT~MINT~FLAMED TO DEATH TOP*!
Estimated price for orientation: 2 999 $
Category: Electric Guitar
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Description Condition: New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. 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
JUNE OF 1997 FENDER CUSTOM SHOP CARVED TOP STRAT. IT IS IN DROP-DEAD MINT CONDITION. THE FLAME MAPLE TOP IS STUNNING FROM ANY ANGLE, AND THE CHERRY SUNBURST FINISH REALLY MAKES IT POP. THE NECK IS A GORGEOUS ONE PIECE BIRDSEYE MAPLE WITH A 9.5 INCH RADIUS. ELECTRICALLY, IT HAS A 5-WAY "SUPER STRAT" SWITCH: POSITION 1: FULL BRIDGE SEYMOUR DUNCAN "JB"HUMBUCKER 2: MIDDLE SINGLE COIL & NECK SIDE SINGLE COIL OF HUMBUCKER 3: NECK SINGLE COIL & BRIDGE SIDE SINGLE COIL OF HUMBUCKER (THINK TELE & BUCK OWENS) 4: MIDDLE & NECK SINGLE COILS 5: NECK SINGLE COIL THESE INSTRUMENTS WERE MADE WHILE JOHN SUHR WAS A MASTER BUILDER AT FENDER'S CUSTOM SHOP IN CORONA CALIFORNIA FROM 1995 THRU 1998. THEY WERE BUILT UNDER HIS DESIGN AND DIRECTION FOLLOWING HIS FAMOUS "PENSA-SUHR" CARVED TOP OF DIRE STRAITS FAME. JOHN WORKED FOR RUDY PENSA WHO OWNED RUDY'S MUSIC IN NEW YORK CITY IN THE LATE 80'S & EARLY 90'S AND MADE MARK KNOPFLER'S FAMOUS CARVED TOP STRAT FOR HIM. WHEN JOHN WENT TO WORK FOR FENDER'S CORONA, CALIFORNIA CUSTOM SHOP HE PURSUADED JOHN PAGE (FIRST CUSTOM SHOP MANAGER) TO PRODUCE A LIMITED RUN OF THESE EXTREME BEAUTIES. THEY WERE MADE IN LIMITED QUANTITIES FROM MID 1995 TO APRIL OF 1998, AND USED ONLY THE BEST WOODS & COMPONENTS. IE: WILKINSON BALL-BEARING ROLLER NUT (LIKE THE JEFF BECK SIGNATURE STRAT, AS WELL AS TWO-POINT PIVOT BRIDGE. THIS INSTRUMENT CANNOT BE "WHAMMIED" OUT OF TUNE! JOHN LEFT FENDER TO FOUND SUHR GUITARS BASED OUT OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AND THE REST IS HISTORY. THIS INSTRUMENT HAS LIVED IN A CLIMATICALLY CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PAST 19 YEARS. IT IS 100% ORIGINAL. INCLUDES FACTORY G&G TWEED CASE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (STILL HAS THE PLASTIC ON THE LATCHES), AND THE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY, SIGNED BY JOHN PAGE. IT HAS A SWAMP ASH BACK WITH SPECIAL RELIEF & NECK PLATE DESIGN FOR EASIER ACCESS ON UPPER FRETS. TRULY ONE OF A KIND! PAYMENT IS BY PAYPAL CONFIRMED ADDRESS ONLY, DUE WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS OF AUCTION'S END. SHIPPING IS A FLAT $50. TO THE LOWER 48 STATES. OTHER LOCATIONS WILL BE INVOICED AS NEEDED.
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| Condition: | New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. 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 |
JUNE OF 1997 FENDER CUSTOM SHOP CARVED TOP STRAT. IT IS IN DROP-DEAD MINT CONDITION. THE FLAME MAPLE TOP IS STUNNING FROM ANY ANGLE, AND THE CHERRY SUNBURST FINISH REALLY MAKES IT POP. THE NECK IS A GORGEOUS ONE PIECE BIRDSEYE MAPLE WITH A 9.5 INCH RADIUS. ELECTRICALLY, IT HAS A 5-WAY "SUPER STRAT" SWITCH: POSITION 1: FULL BRIDGE SEYMOUR DUNCAN "JB"HUMBUCKER 2: MIDDLE SINGLE COIL & NECK SIDE SINGLE COIL OF HUMBUCKER 3: NECK SINGLE COIL & BRIDGE SIDE SINGLE COIL OF HUMBUCKER (THINK TELE & BUCK OWENS) 4: MIDDLE & NECK SINGLE COILS 5: NECK SINGLE COIL THESE INSTRUMENTS WERE MADE WHILE JOHN SUHR WAS A MASTER BUILDER AT FENDER'S CUSTOM SHOP IN CORONA CALIFORNIA FROM 1995 THRU 1998. THEY WERE BUILT UNDER HIS DESIGN AND DIRECTION FOLLOWING HIS FAMOUS "PENSA-SUHR" CARVED TOP OF DIRE STRAITS FAME. JOHN WORKED FOR RUDY PENSA WHO OWNED RUDY'S MUSIC IN NEW YORK CITY IN THE LATE 80'S & EARLY 90'S AND MADE MARK KNOPFLER'S FAMOUS CARVED TOP STRAT FOR HIM. WHEN JOHN WENT TO WORK FOR FENDER'S CORONA, CALIFORNIA CUSTOM SHOP HE PURSUADED JOHN PAGE (FIRST CUSTOM SHOP MANAGER) TO PRODUCE A LIMITED RUN OF THESE EXTREME BEAUTIES. THEY WERE MADE IN LIMITED QUANTITIES FROM MID 1995 TO APRIL OF 1998, AND USED ONLY THE BEST WOODS & COMPONENTS. IE: WILKINSON BALL-BEARING ROLLER NUT (LIKE THE JEFF BECK SIGNATURE STRAT, AS WELL AS TWO-POINT PIVOT BRIDGE. THIS INSTRUMENT CANNOT BE "WHAMMIED" OUT OF TUNE! JOHN LEFT FENDER TO FOUND SUHR GUITARS BASED OUT OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AND THE REST IS HISTORY. THIS INSTRUMENT HAS LIVED IN A CLIMATICALLY CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PAST 19 YEARS. IT IS 100% ORIGINAL. INCLUDES FACTORY G&G TWEED CASE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (STILL HAS THE PLASTIC ON THE LATCHES), AND THE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY, SIGNED BY JOHN PAGE. IT HAS A SWAMP ASH BACK WITH SPECIAL RELIEF & NECK PLATE DESIGN FOR EASIER ACCESS ON UPPER FRETS. TRULY ONE OF A KIND! PAYMENT IS BY PAYPAL CONFIRMED ADDRESS ONLY, DUE WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS OF AUCTION'S END. SHIPPING IS A FLAT $50. TO THE LOWER 48 STATES. OTHER LOCATIONS WILL BE INVOICED AS NEEDED.