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2006 Fender 60s Classic Player Stratocaster - with hard case
Estimated price for orientation: 520 $
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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
Fender Classic Palyer 60s Stratocaster in Sonic Blue
Early production 06 model bearing the Fender 60th Anniversary disc on the headstock.
These early ones came with Custom Shop 69 pickups - each initialed AY by Abigail Ybarra (see pics). Please note these are not the signed pickups that she hand wound herself.
Superb Custom Shop designed Stratocaster.There is a small chip on the top horn of the body shown in the photos - the rest of the guitar is very tidy.The laquer on these earlier models seemed to fade more than on later ones giving a distictive look with a lot of mojo. I saw one recently in a local music shop and new straight away that it was an 06 model (which surprised the salesman).Quite a nice dark board on this one - the photos taken in sunlight make it appear lighter.Comes with hard case.60s Classic Player Stratocaster Alder body Maple neck Soft "C" Shape Rosewood fretboard with 21 medium jumbo frets 3 Custom '69 Single-Coil Strat® pickups Vintage style thomann 2-point synchronized tremolo Pickguard 3-Ply Mint Green Scale: 25.5" (648 mm) Nut width: 1.650" (42 mm) Incl. Deluxe gig bag Colour: Sonic BlueSimon Bradleys review from Guitarist:-
The Custom Shop employs a small number of masterbuilders to apply their stratospheric skills to not only a selection of limited run guitars, but continuing output of Tribute models and custom-ordered one-offs. Stock and Custom Teambuilt guitars are pretty special in their own right, but to run your hands over a Masterbuilt guitar is an almost religious experience, and that's the idea behind the new range of Classic Player Strats.Settling within the Mexican-built Classic Series, these guitars benefit from having been overseen by no less than two masterbuilders: Dennis Galuszka, who designed the '50s Strat, and Greg Fessler, responsible for the '60s model. We spoke to Justin Norvell, Fender's marketing manager for electric guitars and basses, to begin the story. "Around the time I became the Fender marketing manager, senior masterbuilder Chris Fleming had been helping out with some general processes at our Ensenada factory, and was amazed at how impressive that facility had become, how knowledgeable the staff were, and what they were capable of." He tells us. "He ended up designing a guitar that he brought to me as a possible 'Factory Special Run' and from that spark we decided a small special run would be short shrift for such a great concept, and that it should be fleshed out into an actual line of instruments."What's Jason's opinion of what the Custom Shop brings to these affordable instruments? "When you buy a Custom Shop instrument, you are getting two things: the 'head' - the builder's expertise and knowledge, and the 'hands' - the actual building," he explains. "With these Classic Player instruments, you are getting the 'head', but it didn't stop there: this wasn't just a list of ingredients and components that was facelessly furnished to the factory to be built. The masterbuilders went down there and showed the people who would be building these instruments how to do things their way: finishing the custom shaped necks, softening some of the blends, and so on. It was a true collaboration from start to finish." Although the question of exactly what the Custom Shop team brought to Ensenada has to be asked, Fleming is understandably reticent in spilling too many beans."I interfaced with the Mexico team to develop a 'thin skin' polyester finish," he says, "as well as working with the production crew to refine sanding of the body contours as well as transitions on the neck and fingerboard edges. We worked on this project for approximately a year from conception to the first production run."What are the basic differences between these guitars and the standard Classic Strats? "Just the addition of a more modern playability within the vintage aesthetic," explains Justin. "The two-point vintage bridge has previously never been available outside the Custom Shop. Other features include refined contours and blending, flatter radii, bigger frets, and custom colours and electronics. It's basically like one of those makeover TV shows, where the experts come in and refine things."SHIPPING Costs in listing are estimates - I will dispatch this item at actual cost of shipping to the winning bidder - no additional costs will be incurred. The method of shipment (preferred carrier and delivery time etc can be established when the auction ends). OVERSEAS SHIPPING to EU ONLY I can dispatch to an EU country but you will have to book and pay for the courier yourself and thereby decide which courier suits you best and also deal with any problems that could arise re loss/damage. To Estimate shipping Costs:- Go to Just enter the UK for collection and your Country for delivery - no need to enter any address to get estimates from couriers. The box size will be approximately 110 x 50 x 20 cm and the weight approximately 10kg (exact figures available after packing). There are various options for carriers with different delivery times and prices.
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 |
Fender Classic Palyer 60s Stratocaster in Sonic Blue
Early production 06 model bearing the Fender 60th Anniversary disc on the headstock.
These early ones came with Custom Shop 69 pickups - each initialed AY by Abigail Ybarra (see pics). Please note these are not the signed pickups that she hand wound herself.
Superb Custom Shop designed Stratocaster.There is a small chip on the top horn of the body shown in the photos - the rest of the guitar is very tidy.The laquer on these earlier models seemed to fade more than on later ones giving a distictive look with a lot of mojo. I saw one recently in a local music shop and new straight away that it was an 06 model (which surprised the salesman).Quite a nice dark board on this one - the photos taken in sunlight make it appear lighter.Comes with hard case.60s Classic Player Stratocaster Alder body Maple neck Soft "C" Shape Rosewood fretboard with 21 medium jumbo frets 3 Custom '69 Single-Coil Strat® pickups Vintage style thomann 2-point synchronized tremolo Pickguard 3-Ply Mint Green Scale: 25.5" (648 mm) Nut width: 1.650" (42 mm) Incl. Deluxe gig bag Colour: Sonic BlueSimon Bradleys review from Guitarist:-
The Custom Shop employs a small number of masterbuilders to apply their stratospheric skills to not only a selection of limited run guitars, but continuing output of Tribute models and custom-ordered one-offs. Stock and Custom Teambuilt guitars are pretty special in their own right, but to run your hands over a Masterbuilt guitar is an almost religious experience, and that's the idea behind the new range of Classic Player Strats.Settling within the Mexican-built Classic Series, these guitars benefit from having been overseen by no less than two masterbuilders: Dennis Galuszka, who designed the '50s Strat, and Greg Fessler, responsible for the '60s model. We spoke to Justin Norvell, Fender's marketing manager for electric guitars and basses, to begin the story. "Around the time I became the Fender marketing manager, senior masterbuilder Chris Fleming had been helping out with some general processes at our Ensenada factory, and was amazed at how impressive that facility had become, how knowledgeable the staff were, and what they were capable of." He tells us. "He ended up designing a guitar that he brought to me as a possible 'Factory Special Run' and from that spark we decided a small special run would be short shrift for such a great concept, and that it should be fleshed out into an actual line of instruments."What's Jason's opinion of what the Custom Shop brings to these affordable instruments? "When you buy a Custom Shop instrument, you are getting two things: the 'head' - the builder's expertise and knowledge, and the 'hands' - the actual building," he explains. "With these Classic Player instruments, you are getting the 'head', but it didn't stop there: this wasn't just a list of ingredients and components that was facelessly furnished to the factory to be built. The masterbuilders went down there and showed the people who would be building these instruments how to do things their way: finishing the custom shaped necks, softening some of the blends, and so on. It was a true collaboration from start to finish." Although the question of exactly what the Custom Shop team brought to Ensenada has to be asked, Fleming is understandably reticent in spilling too many beans."I interfaced with the Mexico team to develop a 'thin skin' polyester finish," he says, "as well as working with the production crew to refine sanding of the body contours as well as transitions on the neck and fingerboard edges. We worked on this project for approximately a year from conception to the first production run."What are the basic differences between these guitars and the standard Classic Strats? "Just the addition of a more modern playability within the vintage aesthetic," explains Justin. "The two-point vintage bridge has previously never been available outside the Custom Shop. Other features include refined contours and blending, flatter radii, bigger frets, and custom colours and electronics. It's basically like one of those makeover TV shows, where the experts come in and refine things."SHIPPING Costs in listing are estimates - I will dispatch this item at actual cost of shipping to the winning bidder - no additional costs will be incurred. The method of shipment (preferred carrier and delivery time etc can be established when the auction ends). OVERSEAS SHIPPING to EU ONLY I can dispatch to an EU country but you will have to book and pay for the courier yourself and thereby decide which courier suits you best and also deal with any problems that could arise re loss/damage. To Estimate shipping Costs:- Go to Just enter the UK for collection and your Country for delivery - no need to enter any address to get estimates from couriers. The box size will be approximately 110 x 50 x 20 cm and the weight approximately 10kg (exact figures available after packing). There are various options for carriers with different delivery times and prices.
Early production 06 model bearing the Fender 60th Anniversary disc on the headstock.
These early ones came with Custom Shop 69 pickups - each initialed AY by Abigail Ybarra (see pics). Please note these are not the signed pickups that she hand wound herself.
Superb Custom Shop designed Stratocaster.There is a small chip on the top horn of the body shown in the photos - the rest of the guitar is very tidy.The laquer on these earlier models seemed to fade more than on later ones giving a distictive look with a lot of mojo. I saw one recently in a local music shop and new straight away that it was an 06 model (which surprised the salesman).Quite a nice dark board on this one - the photos taken in sunlight make it appear lighter.Comes with hard case.60s Classic Player Stratocaster Alder body Maple neck Soft "C" Shape Rosewood fretboard with 21 medium jumbo frets 3 Custom '69 Single-Coil Strat® pickups Vintage style thomann 2-point synchronized tremolo Pickguard 3-Ply Mint Green Scale: 25.5" (648 mm) Nut width: 1.650" (42 mm) Incl. Deluxe gig bag Colour: Sonic BlueSimon Bradleys review from Guitarist:-
The Custom Shop employs a small number of masterbuilders to apply their stratospheric skills to not only a selection of limited run guitars, but continuing output of Tribute models and custom-ordered one-offs. Stock and Custom Teambuilt guitars are pretty special in their own right, but to run your hands over a Masterbuilt guitar is an almost religious experience, and that's the idea behind the new range of Classic Player Strats.Settling within the Mexican-built Classic Series, these guitars benefit from having been overseen by no less than two masterbuilders: Dennis Galuszka, who designed the '50s Strat, and Greg Fessler, responsible for the '60s model. We spoke to Justin Norvell, Fender's marketing manager for electric guitars and basses, to begin the story. "Around the time I became the Fender marketing manager, senior masterbuilder Chris Fleming had been helping out with some general processes at our Ensenada factory, and was amazed at how impressive that facility had become, how knowledgeable the staff were, and what they were capable of." He tells us. "He ended up designing a guitar that he brought to me as a possible 'Factory Special Run' and from that spark we decided a small special run would be short shrift for such a great concept, and that it should be fleshed out into an actual line of instruments."What's Jason's opinion of what the Custom Shop brings to these affordable instruments? "When you buy a Custom Shop instrument, you are getting two things: the 'head' - the builder's expertise and knowledge, and the 'hands' - the actual building," he explains. "With these Classic Player instruments, you are getting the 'head', but it didn't stop there: this wasn't just a list of ingredients and components that was facelessly furnished to the factory to be built. The masterbuilders went down there and showed the people who would be building these instruments how to do things their way: finishing the custom shaped necks, softening some of the blends, and so on. It was a true collaboration from start to finish." Although the question of exactly what the Custom Shop team brought to Ensenada has to be asked, Fleming is understandably reticent in spilling too many beans."I interfaced with the Mexico team to develop a 'thin skin' polyester finish," he says, "as well as working with the production crew to refine sanding of the body contours as well as transitions on the neck and fingerboard edges. We worked on this project for approximately a year from conception to the first production run."What are the basic differences between these guitars and the standard Classic Strats? "Just the addition of a more modern playability within the vintage aesthetic," explains Justin. "The two-point vintage bridge has previously never been available outside the Custom Shop. Other features include refined contours and blending, flatter radii, bigger frets, and custom colours and electronics. It's basically like one of those makeover TV shows, where the experts come in and refine things."SHIPPING Costs in listing are estimates - I will dispatch this item at actual cost of shipping to the winning bidder - no additional costs will be incurred. The method of shipment (preferred carrier and delivery time etc can be established when the auction ends). OVERSEAS SHIPPING to EU ONLY I can dispatch to an EU country but you will have to book and pay for the courier yourself and thereby decide which courier suits you best and also deal with any problems that could arise re loss/damage. To Estimate shipping Costs:- Go to Just enter the UK for collection and your Country for delivery - no need to enter any address to get estimates from couriers. The box size will be approximately 110 x 50 x 20 cm and the weight approximately 10kg (exact figures available after packing). There are various options for carriers with different delivery times and prices.