Here for sale we have a Fender American Deluxe 50th Anniversary Stratocaster in Montego Black finish. Made in the USA in 2003, this instrument features a bolt-on construction comprising an Alder body, Maple neck and 22 fret Maple fingerboard. Chrome hardware is fitted including a 2-point tremolo with block saddles and pop-in arm, LSR roller nut and Fender Deluxe sealed​/​staggered locking tuning machines. A trio of Fender pickups are installed in an HSS configuration, with a DH-1 humbucker in the bridge and two Hot Samarium Cobalt Noiseless Strat Single-Coils in the neck & middle positions. These are wired to a 5-way blade switch, master volume with S-1 switch, neck​/​middle tone and bridge tone controls. The Maple neck plays very well, with Fender's popular Modern 'C' profile filling the hand comfortably for a substantial yet articulate playing experience across the register. The Maple fingerboard provides a smooth and durable playing surface, which with the traditional 9.5" radius is practical for a wide range of styles and playing techniques. Vibrato and string bending techniques are enhanced by the Medium Jumbo frets, whilst access to the upper frets is improved by the subtly sculpted neck heel. Having always been a highly versatile instrument, the Stratocaster with HSS pickup configuration adds the grunt and power associated with a humbucking pickup. Certainly, the DH-1 in the bridge position delivers plenty of power for those distorted rhythm parts and heavy riffs. The pair of Samarium Cobalt Noiseless Strat single-coils in the neck and middle positions deliver crisp and clear tones which capture the spank and attack of your playing for accurate funky clean tones whilst remaining nicely balanced with the humbucker thanks to being wound so hot. The additional S-1 switch included with this guitar allows you to beef up the sound further, adding the middle pickup in position 1, north coil of the humbucker in position 4, full humbucker and neck pickup in position 3 and south coil of the humbucker in position 2. This means that all 3 pickups are engaged in position 3 for the thickest possible tone from a Strat. Brand- Fender Model- American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS Finish- Montego Black Year- 2003 Made In- USA Body- Alder Neck- Maple Neck Profile- Modern "C" Fingerboard- Maple Fingerboard Radius- 9.5" Frets- 22 Scale Length- 25.5" Nut Width- 1.6875" Pickups- 2x Samarium Cobalt Noiseless (SCN) Single-Coil Strat (N, M), 1x Fender DH-1 Humbucking (B) Controls- Master Volume (S-1 Switch), Tone 1 (N+M), Tone 2 (B), 5-way Pickup Selector Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.

Verification report

Our ID: 113032585800 Weight: 7.85lbs Serial: DZ3193356 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall good condition, the edges of the headstock demonstrate consistent indentation with the most notable of these to the treble side front edge chipping the finish. Further indentation and scratching can be identified to both the front and rear face. Neck: Overall fair condition, a previous re-fret has caused finish damage around every fret, with large sections having chipped away during the process. The fret ends are exposed with no finish over them, causing them to be felt under the finger. There is evidence of some attempt at finish touch up at the first fret, which has not been continued further down the fretboard. Body: Overall very good condition, The front face demonstrates moderate scratching surrounding the output jack plate, with further light scratching visible only under direct lighting at certain angles across the face. The bottom edge demonstrates moderate scratching and scuffing, most concentrated to the bass side corner. A small finish crack is apparent to the treble corner of the neck pocket, not affecting structure. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate evidence of a recent level and recrown, with some very light scratching visible but not felt under the string when bending. There is moderate material remaining for future fret work. Some fret ends have lifted and been fixed in place, the high E does not catch underneath these but it is visually apparent under close inspection. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (1​/​8" hex) not included. Hardware: Fully functional with moderate signs of wear, most notably tarnishing to the saddles. The tuners have been replaced for aftermarket locking tuners. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 10-46 Electrics: Fully functional. Case & Accessories Fender hard case The case demonstrates light signs of use with stickers to the exterior.