Fender Strat

This Fender Powerhouse Stratocaster is a recent acquisition.  It is a wonderful and genuinely impressive guitar; however, I've decided it is not quite right for me.  I've wanted to try one of these as the reviews are stellar and a friend/musician I trust swears by them.  This 2001-2002 example (an online serial number search says "2001 or 2002") is in excellent + condition.  The body is extremely clean--no issues.  The set-up/action is excellent (it is currently set for 10s).  Everything--tuners, controls, electronics--works exactly as it should.  As for blemishes, all I can come up with is a tiny bit of tarnish on the stem of the pickup selector switch, some on the pickguard screws, and maybe just a little on the bridge saddles, some small wear around one of the pickguard screws (the one just above the bridge pickup) and a very slight bit of fretwear (so slight most folks would probably not even mention it). 

The overall fit and finish of this instrument is impressive.  These "Deluxe Series" models are really a step or two up in that regard.  The sound--what a sound!  The Powerhouse series features higher end Fender "ultra quiet" pickups with no load tone controls and an active +12db mid boost--and truly, the variety of tones you can get with this is surprising.  All the way from the typical bright, chimey, bell-like Strat tones to real "powerhouse" fatness and crunch.  There are online descriptions and reviews of the guitar that are worth checking out.  For basic features and specs, see:  http://www.fender.com.au/electricguitars/strats/deluxe/pwrhousestrat_specs.php.  And here are a few helpful reviews sites:

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/fender/powerhouse_strat_deluxe/index.html, 

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:1YeZdi5bt8sJ:reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Fender/Deluxe%2BPowerhouse%2BStrat/100/1+fender+powerhouse+strat+review&cd=9&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us 

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Deluxe-Powerhouse-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=510007. 

This is a striking instrument that looks better in person than in the pics.  The former owner added the black pickups covers and tone controls.  I have the original white ones and will include them in case the new owner wants to swap back.  The guitar will come with a nice, new gigbag.

I will pack well and ship Fed Ex or UPS Ground, insured for the sale price.  I will ship only to the USA (lower 48 states) and Canada--not international shipping, sorry.  Please feel free to email with any questions.  Thanks for looking and good luck.