Fender Strat

 
Fender Custom Shop Time Machine Series '56 Strat Relic

All parts original, except the pickguard, which came in white.

Although Time Machine models are team-built at the
Custom Shop, I ordered this Strat with a
masterbuilt-grade bird's eye maple neck.
I was no disappointed. See pictures.

This guitar has been my #1 Strat since I acquired
it new in 2002. Much of its allure from the first
time you grab it is the 10/56 neck, the best neck
on a Strat - at least for my taste. It is substantial
but fast. The pickups are another hit. If you like
a fat, over-wound tone look
elsewhere, but if you
like the classic vintage Strat tone, this is it, in spades. 

I play with a very light touch so there is virtually
no fret wear, and, to the extent it can be said of a
relic, it is in near mint condition.   

One thing. This is the first and last relic guitar
I've had; first I thought it would be cool but I
discovered I don't really like the relic look,
so I blackened the few spots where the wood
showed. If you like to see the white of the
wood, a moderately abrasive wipe will uncover
those spots. I just thought the body looked
better all black.  

I buy and sell guitars constantly but this Strat
is one of the few guitars I kept for many years
and for good reason. I can't tell you exactly in
words, but whoever is lucky to own it next will
understand pretty soon.

This was a "I'll never sell it" instrument, but
such is life; unfortunately it means that I was
not careful to preserve the papers, candy, etc.
So I don't have the Certificate of Authenticity
or anything that came with it, except for the
whammy bar, which I've never used. But be
assured this is the genuine product.

See my feedback comments as reference.

A couple of videos...

Specifications. 

Model 
 Time Machine Series - 56 Stratocaster Relic.

Serial # 
 R9760.

Body wood 
 Select Alder.

Neck wood 
 Masterbuilt-grade Bird's Eye Maple.

Fingerboard
 Maple, 7.25 in. Radius.

Neck Profile
 10/'56 Boat Neck "V" Shape.

Number of Frets
 21 Vintage Style.

Bridge 

 American Synchronized Tremolo.

Tuners 

 Gotoh Vintage Style.

Pickups 

 3 Custom 50s Single Coil.

Controls 

 3-way Switch, Volume, 2 Tone (neck, middle).

Scale Length 

 25.5 in. (648 mm).

Finish

 Black - Nitrocellulose Laquer 

Case

 Hard Case (non-Fender).

       Weight: 7.4 lb.

I am not interested in trades at the moment. 

Bid with confidence; all my Ebay transactions
have resulted in satisfied buyers.

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Sorry , No Zero-Score Bidders
(regrettable, but necessary due to
bad experiences.).

If
your feedback score is less than 10 or your positive feedback
less than
99% you need to email me first, or I may cancel the bid.

International
bidders please note: 
   
     Because international transactions involve additional costs/work:

• There is a handling charge of 7% of winning bid added to shipping cost, for international buyers. 

Email me at temp7@tiglath.net for shipping costs.

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Please Note:

As payment I only accept Paypal eCheck. 

I will not accept
Paypal Instant Transfers. 

Therefore: Please do not click on the "Pay Now" button of the invoice,

instead go to Paypal and follow the eCheck procedure detailed below. 

eCheck offers
buyers full Paypal protection. 

How to use eCheck:

To
pay with eCheck do not use the 'Pay Now' button on
the invoice;
instead, log into your Paypal account and
go to your profile.  You must
delete your credit
card(s),
if any are defined (go to 'Profile/Add-Delete Credit Cards'),

then the Send Money procedure will use eCheck instead
of Instant
Transfer.   

Please send an
eCheck for the item price + shipping to
my Paypal id: temp7@tiglath.net.

Paypal
notifies the buyer and the seller that an eCheck
is in progress and
also when it clears, normally within
3 days.  When the eCheck
clears I will ship the guitar at once. 

Kindly email me and confirm your shipping address,
to avoid possible mistakes. 

I
ship only to a Paypal
confirmed address and delivery
requires an adult's signature. 

If
you still have any difficulties using eCheck please
contact me at: temp7@tiglath.net.

Thanks.