(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 US13041799)
Finish: three colour sunburst, 3-ply white guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with maple board, 22 frets, 9.5" radius, 25.5" scale, deep C profile
Weight: 3.500kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Fat 50s single coils
Case: Fender deluxe ABS hard case inc original docs
Cosmetic condition notes: negligible finish wear. Headstock and neck are very clean, no major marks. The back has some very light scuffs along the back edge. The sides have no major marks, just a couple of dimples near the jack. The front is also very clean, just light play wear on the guard and top horn. 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. Frets have almost no wear, 9/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.