Fender Ed O'Brien Sustainer Stratocaster, olympic white, made in Mexico 2017. Ed plays in a little band called Radiohead, so he's partially responsible for some of the most enduring guitar-based records of the 90s and surely a certified mad-dog. His signature model has some cool trad touches: crispy white finish, vintage hardware and logos, those classic curves. It also has some pretty unusual tricks: a mini-humbucker in the neck, Japanese legends Fernandes' sustainer pickup in the neck, and a big beefy neck not dissimilar from the early Jeff Beck models. The neck is a chunky V to C shape, with heaps of meat in the back and a modern 9.5" radius, it's surprisingly comfy and will make fast friends with the right pair of hands. The Sustainer has an on/off switch and a three way mode switch, so you can get a bunch of great tones out of it. I feel the hidden pizzaz is the Texas Special in the middle, it doles out the angular Strat-spank with plenty of girth and roundness with glee. This is but a couple of renditions of Creep shy of showroom condition, so if you were looking  at a new example, save yourself a few avocados and nab this crispy creature. The panic! The vomit!

Model: Fender EOB Sustainer Stratocaster
Made: Mexico, 2017 (serial MX17863820)
Finish: olympic white, gloss poly, three ply white guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with maple board, 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius, V to C '10/56' thick profile
Weight: 3.775kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Seymour Duncan JB Jr humbucker (bridge), Fender Texas Special single coil (middle), Fernandes Sustainer (neck)
Case: basic gig bag, trem arm included

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear only. The back has a couple of light scuffs near the neck joint and cavity. The sides have some light scuffs near the jack. The front has no major marks, just some light play wear on the guard and horns.  Overall: excellent condition (9/10).

Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Electronics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.