Members HOMER308 Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 FOR SALE Oh boy - sure don't wanna do this, but it is time to let her go - testing the waters here before I commit to Fleabay! My issue is: I'm a lefty who is trying to break free from playing a right-hand guitar - I bought this guitar in 1996 from the original owner during my lefty upside-down playing phase, but have since gone over to the dark side (true lefty now!) and feel a true righty should enjoy this guitar. Nah, the REAL reason is I'm GASsing over another lefty guitar I think I need! No trade offers at this time please! This guitar is very nice - it is an American made (of course!) 1990 Fender Strat Plus in transparent Blue burst metallic - this guitar is close to 100% original (only change being a Fender white pearl pickguard that I was told was installed when the original owner bought it) and comes with its original hardshell case. As can be seen from the pics, this guitar has not been modded in any way; the pics also show the finish has darkened down just a bit over the years by the ghosting where the pickguard has resided all this time. It has the then-standard red-silver-blue lace sensor pickups, TBX tone control, 5 way switch, brushed Schaller locking tuners, micro-tilt neck adjustment, original Wilkinson roller nut (I have a Fender LSR roller nut I'll also send along, as well as a Hipshot tremsetter I never got around to installing). The Lace Sensor logo coloring has been partially rubbed off mainly the neck pickup, leaving a trace of color and the embossing; the others are in very good cosmetic shape. There are no real issues with this guitar - the body is close to perfect - all controls work as they should without noise - frets are in real good shape (just look at that fretboard - no worn finish on this one!) - the neck has one shallow ding on the backside (see pic) - aside from that the neck finish is also almost like new. I'm gonna ask $800 packed/shipped/insured with loving care - you guys know where these guitars rank in terms of price point and their place in the Fender hierarchy (just below Custom Shop) - any comments are encouraged! Here's what she looks like: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davydusade Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 I want let me sell my ibanez 550 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zephor Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hey, I'm very interested in buying this but I need to wait until my stuff sells. I'd be willing to sell you something for a real discount if I have anything you want. Also, thats probably the prettiest guitar I've ever seen. Good luck selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratoSlacker Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 if for some reason you part this out, PLEASE let me know i'm interested in the loaded pickguard or possibly everything but the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kingsransom Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 PM Sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lonnie99 Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 Just below CS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kingsransom Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 The serial number appears to be 1999, not 1990. Can you verify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratoSlacker Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 The serial number appears to be 1999, not 1990. Can you verify? 1999 or 1990 (that nutt suggests 1990 as they later switched to LSR roller nuts): Serial Number on Peghead Decal.U.S. made Fenders, starting in mid-1976 has the serial number on the peghead. Note the following number could be off as much as two years. Generally speaking, a "S" prefix equals the 1970's, "E" prefix equals the 1980's, and "N" prefix equals the 1990's. Note "E" and "N" prefix models are sometimes also Japanese-made (see below). 7600000 ("76" in bold) = 1976-1977 800000s = 1979-1981 1000000 to 8000000 = 1976-1981 (7 digits) S100000's-S600000's = 1979-1982 S700000's to S770000's = 1977 S740000's to S800000's = 1978 S810000's to S870000's = 1979 S880000's to S980000's = 1980 S950000's to S990000's = 1981 E000000's to E100000's = 1979-1982 E200000's = 1982 E300000's to E310000's = 1983 E320000's to E390000's = 1984-1985 E400000's = 1984, 1985, 1987 E800000's = 1988-1989 E900000's = 1989-1990 N900000's = 1990 N000000's = 1990-1991 N100000's = 1991 N200000's = 1992 N300000's = 1993 N400000's = 1994 N500000's = 1995 N600000's = 1996 N700000's = 1997 N800000's = 1998 N900000's = 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members harrisbquinn Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 what's up with the swimming pool route?....did fender ever make them that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members torgeot Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 what's up with the swimming pool route?....did fender ever make them that way? they sure did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MatteusNova Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 Man, I want a strat in that awesome colour, only problem is that I want rosewood fretboard. Otherwise a gorgeous strat you have there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HOMER308 Posted September 3, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 PM's replied to - thanks for the comments guys! Yeah, it IS a '90 - I bought it from the first owner who had to unload it back in November '96 - since I'm "converting" to a true lefty guitar, this one is just marking time as a closet queen - I don't NEED to sell it, but it just feels like its time - As for the neck, a blue guitar just screams out the need for maple; rosewood just seems wrong (but then again, that's just MY opinion - ) BTW - for those who might need some references, I go by the same moniker on EBay and have a 446 feedback number - but I'm beginning to hate that place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gregadeth Posted September 4, 2008 Members Share Posted September 4, 2008 I have a '90 in Ruby Burst...these are great guitars, mine is a bit on the heavy side but it sounds to good to care...what does this weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Force Majeure Posted September 4, 2008 Members Share Posted September 4, 2008 As for the neck, a blue guitar just screams out the need for maple; rosewood just seems wrong (but then again, that's just MY opinion - ) BTW - for those who might need some references, I go by the same moniker on EBay and have a 446 feedback number - but I'm beginning to hate that place! Yeah, in a way I agree with that the rosewood would be kinda wrong, what dis one need a tot black ebony fretboard. I'm not very fond of brown, that is the light brown rosewood I so often see, maybe that's why I own so few guitars. But I love the smell umm feel of rosewood over maple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HOMER308 Posted September 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thanks for keeping this post alive guys - Hey Gregadeth - mine weighs just about 8 lbs. - it balances nicely compared to my LP, and by comparison its a feather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gregadeth Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 Here is a pic of my 1994 sunburst Strat plus...' alt='>'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnnieboy2 Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 Does this one have the 'tremsetter' in the trem spring cavity? Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zephor Posted September 8, 2008 Members Share Posted September 8, 2008 hey dude, what happened? This thing still for sale or what? I've been waiting since the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HOMER308 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 8, 2008 PM'ed ya! hey dude, what happened? This thing still for sale or what? I've been waiting since the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike1990 Posted September 9, 2008 Members Share Posted September 9, 2008 so whats the story with the guitaris it sold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HOMER308 Posted September 10, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 10, 2008 Sale pending - thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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