***SOLD: 1996 Fender Strat Plus Deluxe, 50th Anniversary, Sonic Blue: SOLD***
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A rare and absolutely beautiful guitar made more distinct by the 50th Anniversary commemorative emblem. If you love Sonic Blue, wait until you seen one gently aged for 17 years. Throw in that it is has no material finish issues at all, and you have a collector's piece that also happens to be one of the most rocking products produced by Fender over its nearly 70 years.
This is a played, but very well taken care of, specimen of the Strat Plus Deluxe series. The Plus has a growing following, and I am clearly one the devoted. I wasn't really buying the hype until I bought my first one, this one, and had it in my hands. I have owned a "JV" (since 1984), and also several examples of Custom Shop Stratocasters and Telecasters. I have lived and worked less than one mile from Dave's Guitar for many years. In my opinion, the Strat Plus is among the best guitars Fender has ever offered.
The finish is excellent. The years have only added to it. I don't know if you call it yellowing, but, whatever it is, it's a soft and cool patina. The finish has only the tiniest of finish dotting, if you hold it at angles to the light. There are no scratches below the clear coat. In fact, there is hardly anything approaching a scratch There is a very small dent on the bottom in front of the strap button, which was not even noticeable until after detailing. There is a very small ding on the back of the neck and on the edge of the fretboard. These are shown in the slide show. The condition of the pickups is also very good. This one has the blue, silver, and red Lace Sensor configuration. It is equipped with a Tremsetter. It has the LSR roller nut. It has original pots, wiring and soldering. It came to me in a non-original case.
The Strat Plus' are a blast to pay, and it's hard to leave them in the case. I love this guitar, and I will be glad to keep it, or sell it to the right buyer.
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This is a played, but very well taken care of, specimen of the Strat Plus Deluxe series. The Plus has a growing following, and I am clearly one the devoted. I wasn't really buying the hype until I bought my first one, this one, and had it in my hands. I have owned a "JV" (since 1984), and also several examples of Custom Shop Stratocasters and Telecasters. I have lived and worked less than one mile from Dave's Guitar for many years. In my opinion, the Strat Plus is among the best guitars Fender has ever offered.
The finish is excellent. The years have only added to it. I don't know if you call it yellowing, but, whatever it is, it's a soft and cool patina. The finish has only the tiniest of finish dotting, if you hold it at angles to the light. There are no scratches below the clear coat. In fact, there is hardly anything approaching a scratch There is a very small dent on the bottom in front of the strap button, which was not even noticeable until after detailing. There is a very small ding on the back of the neck and on the edge of the fretboard. These are shown in the slide show. The condition of the pickups is also very good. This one has the blue, silver, and red Lace Sensor configuration. It is equipped with a Tremsetter. It has the LSR roller nut. It has original pots, wiring and soldering. It came to me in a non-original case.
The Strat Plus' are a blast to pay, and it's hard to leave them in the case. I love this guitar, and I will be glad to keep it, or sell it to the right buyer.
Click here for photo slideshow.
