(SOLD) Fender American Standard Stratocaster Sunburst 2013
Fender American Standard Strat, sunburst, 2013. This is a good example of the long standing and highly acclaimed model. Being a later version, it's wearing a nice thin finish and has some Custom Shop Fat 50s pickups. That offers a sweet take on the Strat tone: sparkly highs balanced by tight, controlled bass and an open and balanced midrange. The neck is finished in gloss on the board and satin on the back, which is a nice combo: it means the board is hard wearing and bright sounding and doesn't go that 'dirty maple' shape fully matte necks go, but the back is slick and smooth for effortless movement. The sunburst finish leans towards the reds and darker shades, showing off the nice streaky alder below. This is a classic through and through, you can't go wrong!
Model: Fender American Standard Stratocaster
Made: 2013, Corona USA (serial US13116208)
Finish: butterscotch blonde, 3-ply tort guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with maple board, 22 frets, 9.5" radius, 25.5" scale
Weight: 3.5kg approx
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Fat 50s single coils
Case: Fender branded hard case, excellent quality, good condition
Cosmetic condition notes: Minor finish wear. Headstock has a couple of marks on the end and bottom edge. Neck is pretty clean. The back has a couple of dimples on the bottom horn and bottom back edge as well as some widespread but very light buckle rash scratches. The sides have some very light, barely noticeable scuffs most of the way around. The front is pretty clean, just a couple of dimples behind the bridge and near the input jack, the beginning of some light checking on the top horn and some play wear scratches on the top horn and guard. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 10/46s.