Fender Strat

 FOR SALE: my 2004 midnight blue Fender Satin Stratocaster.  Made in Mexico.  Serial # is MZ4224053.  I am the sole owner of this guitar, and she has been played much since I got her new in '04.  The first thing I did was install Fender Vintage Noiseless pickups in it, replacing the pots from 250k to 500k as they came with the set.  I also put Schaller strap-loks on it, as I do with all of my guitars.  Then I added 2 more springs (to make 5 total) for thicker-gauge strings.  The case I've had since I bought my first guitar, but as I no longer own a guitar that fits in it, I will send it with the guitar.  I've had no issues, not even with the input jack.  It's been played out much, stored in a hardshell case during the occasional hibernation, and always kept inside.  Right now it is strung with ZW1060s because I tuned the low E to A.  Cosmetically it has a few scratches here and there.  Heavy strumming gave it a pretty solid pick-pattern on and above the pickguard.  I can't seem to find any gashes in the paint, only the scratches mentioned.  I tried to take a picture of them with my camera but it didn't turn out too well.  They are numerous, but faint.  The pictures don't even do the color of the guitar justice.  It's been a sweet ride, but it's time for someone else's stories.

THE NITTY-GRITTY: I have tried to be as honest as possible in this description.  If you have any questions, please ask, but I must state it flatly - NO RETURNS, NO EXCEPTIONS.  The guitar will be shipped via FedEx ground, which has been very reliable and includes insurance in the price.  Also, under no circumstances will I ship outside of the lower 48.  Not to burst anyone's bubble, but I've had bad experiences and I won't have any more.  I prefer instant payment, and that may be all Ebay lets you do on set-price sales; however, I will grant up to 48 hours for payment, and accept Paypal ONLY.  From there, I will transfer the money into my bank account, and when it registers, will ship the guitar your way.  If at any point I have been unclear to now, I beg that you ask for clarification.  Thank you very much for your interest!