(SOLD) Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018

Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018
Fender Stratocaster Partscaster Relic Sunburst 2018

Fender Strat, built from parts, largely made in Mexico 2018, relic sunburst. This here is a nice little Strat, built from some tasty parts and envisioned to channel an SRV vibe. The neck is a pretty new offical Fender replacement Classic 70s Strat neck; so it's a moderate U profile with the vintage correct 7.25" radius and the bullet truss rod. It's been attached to a lovely ash body which seems to be a Classic 50s model and blessed with  sturdy set of locking tuners and a hefty Wilkinson bridge, as well as some tasty Fender pickups and deluxe electronics. It adds up nicely in the hands: the neck is super slick and easy to get along with and the relic body feels like an old friend. Tone-wise, the ST-Vintage pickups deliver a warm and articulate spank on the neck and middle positions, while the Texas Special in the bridge is a bit hotter and adds a bit of bluesy roar for good measure. There's a lot to like here; if you're into the relic thing this is surely a great little buy and a whole lot of fun.

Model: Fender 70s Classic Strat (neck), Classic 50s Strat (body, best estimate)
Made: Mexico 2018 (neck, serial MX18092104); body recent model
Finish: relic sunburst
Body: ash
Weight: 3.665kg
Neck: maple with pao ferro board, 7.25" radius, 25.5" scale
Mods: assembled from parts. CTS pots, cloth wire, Grigsby switch, Switchcraft jack, locking tuners, Wilkinson deluxe bridge, Fender Japan 3-ply guard
Pickups: Fender Japan ST-Vintage single coil (neck and middle), Fender USA Texas Special single coil (bridge)
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: relic finish wear. Headstock and neck are pretty clean, no major marks. Neck has been lightly sanded back on the back to a semi-gloss finish. The body has a bunch of rub wear and sanded patches to simulate heavy wear; best to just see the pics and get the idea. Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is very low, neck is straight, intonation is good. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets look basically brand new, 9/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.


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