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Levinson blade stratocaster, r1/r2 model?
Estimated price for orientation: 549 $
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: Blade
I suspect this is an early R1 or R2 model, a low serial which suggests that it was built around the early 90's. I'm still waiting on Christian @ Blade guitars to confirm. As far as I can tell there have been some modifications from stock but they are with good quality brand replacements
The finish is one of the nicest I have seen on a guitar a rare kind of blueish transparent lacquer with what appears to be a ash body. Blade used ash on the early models and the transparent lacquer showing nice grain suggests this is one of them.
A rosewood board (around 12" radius) with (IMO) a really comfy neck profile.
Frets are MJ with little wear, I believe they are also stainless steel
Levinson adjustable string tree
Schaller tuners (not stock)
2 point styled bridge
Volume and tone control
VSC with switch (active mid or bass/treble boost)
Three dimarzio pickups from the virtual vintage range (again, not stock), Neck : Virtual vintage 54, Middle: Virtual vintage 2.1, Bridge: Virtual vintage 2.2
Fender styled headstock (it has a small bumps on the top, as do most fender headstocks of an age)
Made in Japan, some people believe these were made in Switzerland due to the labelling but Blade had all their high end guitars made in Japan from 1987 onwards
A black mirror scratchplate ( I will try to find the backplate and trem arm) This guitar has been used, I've tried to capture the scrapes and bumps in the pictures, but don't expect this to be shinny new. That being said it is still completely playable and betters most fender strat's (again my opinion but I have owned a good number at various price points over the years) Will sell with a non branded hard case for protection.
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| 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: | Blade |
I suspect this is an early R1 or R2 model, a low serial which suggests that it was built around the early 90's. I'm still waiting on Christian @ Blade guitars to confirm. As far as I can tell there have been some modifications from stock but they are with good quality brand replacements
The finish is one of the nicest I have seen on a guitar a rare kind of blueish transparent lacquer with what appears to be a ash body. Blade used ash on the early models and the transparent lacquer showing nice grain suggests this is one of them.
A rosewood board (around 12" radius) with (IMO) a really comfy neck profile.
Frets are MJ with little wear, I believe they are also stainless steel
Levinson adjustable string tree
Schaller tuners (not stock)
2 point styled bridge
Volume and tone control
VSC with switch (active mid or bass/treble boost)
Three dimarzio pickups from the virtual vintage range (again, not stock), Neck : Virtual vintage 54, Middle: Virtual vintage 2.1, Bridge: Virtual vintage 2.2
Fender styled headstock (it has a small bumps on the top, as do most fender headstocks of an age)
Made in Japan, some people believe these were made in Switzerland due to the labelling but Blade had all their high end guitars made in Japan from 1987 onwards
A black mirror scratchplate ( I will try to find the backplate and trem arm) This guitar has been used, I've tried to capture the scrapes and bumps in the pictures, but don't expect this to be shinny new. That being said it is still completely playable and betters most fender strat's (again my opinion but I have owned a good number at various price points over the years) Will sell with a non branded hard case for protection.
The finish is one of the nicest I have seen on a guitar a rare kind of blueish transparent lacquer with what appears to be a ash body. Blade used ash on the early models and the transparent lacquer showing nice grain suggests this is one of them.
A rosewood board (around 12" radius) with (IMO) a really comfy neck profile.
Frets are MJ with little wear, I believe they are also stainless steel
Levinson adjustable string tree
Schaller tuners (not stock)
2 point styled bridge
Volume and tone control
VSC with switch (active mid or bass/treble boost)
Three dimarzio pickups from the virtual vintage range (again, not stock), Neck : Virtual vintage 54, Middle: Virtual vintage 2.1, Bridge: Virtual vintage 2.2
Fender styled headstock (it has a small bumps on the top, as do most fender headstocks of an age)
Made in Japan, some people believe these were made in Switzerland due to the labelling but Blade had all their high end guitars made in Japan from 1987 onwards
A black mirror scratchplate ( I will try to find the backplate and trem arm) This guitar has been used, I've tried to capture the scrapes and bumps in the pictures, but don't expect this to be shinny new. That being said it is still completely playable and betters most fender strat's (again my opinion but I have owned a good number at various price points over the years) Will sell with a non branded hard case for protection.