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1981 Fender Lead II Vintage Electric Guitar USA Made Black Mustang 100% Stock
Estimated price for orientation: 799 $
Category: Fender American Deluxe Strat V N
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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 Dexterity: Right-Handed Model: Lead II String Configuration: 6 String MPN: Does Not Apply Brand: Fender Exact Year: 1981 Body Type: Solid Country/Region of Manufacture: United States UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1981 Fender Lead II in 100% original condition and in good working order, acquired from the original owner and complete with the original Fender case. Introduced at the tail end of the CBS era, the Lead II was essentially a reimagined version of the famous Mustang, with slick black on black cosmetics and X-1 single coil pickups which were also found in the Dan Smith model Strats. Weighing 7lbs 10oz, this is a lightweight and great playing Fender, with the same out of phase switching as a Mustang, but with toggles that are ideally placed out of the pick path! Professionally setup and currently strung with 10-46 strings, this Lead II is a great value with classic Fender single coil twang and snap.The maple neck has a comfortable chunky C profile that stays fairly consistent in depth as you move up the fretboard. There's a bit of faint figuring in the maple on the profile too, and the neck plays very comfortably with a smooth gloss finish and round shoulders. The stock fretwire is in great shape and retains its full, original height, playing cleanly up the neck with no buzzing or dead spots. There are only a couple extremely light spots of fretwear in the first position beneath the D, G, and B strings, and virtually no wear beyond fret 5. On the headstock, the original Schaller-made Fender "F" chrome tuning machines are intact, and the Fender Lead II logo is clean and present.All of the electronics work as they should, with strong and balanced output from the two single coils. The controls consist of master volume and tone knobs, with a three-way pickup selector toggle switch and two way phase switch that gives a fantastic, thinned out snappy tone when both pickups are engaged. The wiring harness is untouched, with pots that date back to the 17th week of 1980, while the original sticker in the pickup cavity route conclusively dates this guitar to 1981.The original gloss black nitro lacquer finish is very clean, with only one tiny finish chip adjacent to the rear strap button, and very faint buckle rash in the clear coat on the back of the body. There is also light wear on the guard in the pick path, and a couple tiny nicks around the edges of the contoured body. This is a well cared for one-owner example of a briefly produced Fender model, with all the tonal range and charm of a Mustang and more intuitive switching options!The original black tolex Fender hardshell case is included. This case has the raised Fender logo on the exterior, clean black leather ends, and even the small strap inside the case to secure the guitar's neck.
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 $60, 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 | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Model: | Lead II | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Brand: | Fender |
| Exact Year: | 1981 | Body Type: | Solid |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1981 Fender Lead II in 100% original condition and in good working order, acquired from the original owner and complete with the original Fender case. Introduced at the tail end of the CBS era, the Lead II was essentially a reimagined version of the famous Mustang, with slick black on black cosmetics and X-1 single coil pickups which were also found in the Dan Smith model Strats. Weighing 7lbs 10oz, this is a lightweight and great playing Fender, with the same out of phase switching as a Mustang, but with toggles that are ideally placed out of the pick path! Professionally setup and currently strung with 10-46 strings, this Lead II is a great value with classic Fender single coil twang and snap.The maple neck has a comfortable chunky C profile that stays fairly consistent in depth as you move up the fretboard. There's a bit of faint figuring in the maple on the profile too, and the neck plays very comfortably with a smooth gloss finish and round shoulders. The stock fretwire is in great shape and retains its full, original height, playing cleanly up the neck with no buzzing or dead spots. There are only a couple extremely light spots of fretwear in the first position beneath the D, G, and B strings, and virtually no wear beyond fret 5. On the headstock, the original Schaller-made Fender "F" chrome tuning machines are intact, and the Fender Lead II logo is clean and present.All of the electronics work as they should, with strong and balanced output from the two single coils. The controls consist of master volume and tone knobs, with a three-way pickup selector toggle switch and two way phase switch that gives a fantastic, thinned out snappy tone when both pickups are engaged. The wiring harness is untouched, with pots that date back to the 17th week of 1980, while the original sticker in the pickup cavity route conclusively dates this guitar to 1981.The original gloss black nitro lacquer finish is very clean, with only one tiny finish chip adjacent to the rear strap button, and very faint buckle rash in the clear coat on the back of the body. There is also light wear on the guard in the pick path, and a couple tiny nicks around the edges of the contoured body. This is a well cared for one-owner example of a briefly produced Fender model, with all the tonal range and charm of a Mustang and more intuitive switching options!The original black tolex Fender hardshell case is included. This case has the raised Fender logo on the exterior, clean black leather ends, and even the small strap inside the case to secure the guitar's neck.
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 $60, 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!
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 $60, 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!