(SOLD) Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Shell Pink 2005
Fender American Deluxe Strat, shell pink, made in USA 2005. My oh my, what do we have here? This looks just about as good as any Strat I've ever seen. I believe this was part of a limited run Fender USA made for the Japan market... they get all the cool finishes over there. The combo of a maple board, gold anodized guard and the gloss shell pink is just splendid. It's a great player too: the neck is a comfy slim modern C shape, the 9.5" radius board and taller frets are conducive to speed and accuracy and the hardware is super sturdy and reliable. The Noiseless pickups are bright and snappy, with a smoothness and clarity that will sit on top of a mix nicely. You won't miss the hum either. I've never seen another Am Dlx in this finish, so you've probably got one shot.
Model: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster
Made: USA, 2005, Corona factory
Serial: Z5012235
Finish: shell pink, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius, modern C shape
Weight: 3.655kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Noiseless v3 single coil x3
Accessories: Fender ABS moulded hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor dimples on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and some rub wear on the back only. The back has a dent and some dimples in the elbow area, dimples along the back edge and bottom corner and some scuffs around the cavity and on the horns. The sides have minor dimples and a few dents on the top horn, elbow area and near the jack and a scuff on the back edge near the strap pin. The front has some scuffs around the jack, dimples in the elbow area and top horn and some paly wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only