Fender Signature Series Richie Sambora Stratocaster – Lake Placid Blue (1996, MIM) A rare and increasingly hard-to-find model, the Fender Richie Sambora Signature Stratocaster delivers mid-’90s Fender character, upgraded specs, and a versatile HSS layout built for stage use. Finished in the iconic Lake Placid Blue, this 1996 example was made in Mexico and features early-era components including a richer, darker rosewood fingerboard than you’ll find on modern MIM models. Please note: no case or gig bag included. Dating notes: Fender serial lookup lists this guitar as 1996 Body is date-stamped September 1995 Serial number also corresponds with 1995 This overlap is typical for the period and confirms it as an authentic mid-’90s production model. Key Features: Body: Poplar Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Dark Rosewood Radius: 9.5" Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo Bridge: Floyd Rose II tremolo Pickups: DiMarzio Custom PAF Humbucker (bridge) 2x Fender Special Design single-coils (middle & neck) Controls: 5-way switching, standard Strat layout Finish: Lake Placid Blue Condition: Very good for a mid-’90s instrument. Light cosmetic wear including: A ding on the bottom back edge (pictured) A small mark behind the 7th fret (not felt while playing) Recently given a full setup with 9–42 strings, plays beautifully and sounds superb. These Sambora models are becoming increasingly collectable and continue to rise in value — and this one has been priced to sell.