Squier Simon Neil Stratocaster Fiesta Red 2013
Squier SImon Neil Strat, Fiesta Red, made in China 2013. Simon plays for Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro, who are a pretty huge deal in the UK but have won plenty of international acclaim. It's based on his 1963 Strat in original Fiesta, and has a few cool specs you don't get on a standard Classic Vibe these days: most notably, an alder body and a rosewood fretboard. You also get some Simon-spec pickups, with alnico V magnets on the bass strings and III's on the treble, for enhanced clarity through the top end and plenty of punch down low. It certainly works: the thing sounds great. This is heaps of Strat for the cash, and it's cool to score a discontinued model that comes packing the goods.
Model: Squier Simon Neil Stratocaster
Made: China, 2013
Serial: CGS1320754
Finish: Fiesta Red, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius, 42mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 3.525kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Custom Vintage Alnico-3/5 single coil x3
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major mark. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has minor scuffs near the neck plate and on the belly carve. The sides have dimples in the elbow area and minor scuffs near the jack. The front has play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9.5/10)
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: 9/10, minor wear only