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Cushmic Sounds is pleased to offer on consignment, this rare, vintage 1994 Stratocaster from the early days of the Fender Custom Shop. This particular model features the equally as rare, and striking Black Holoflake Catalyzed Urethane Gloss finish.
Holoflake:
Short for holographic flake; refers to thin, light-refracting particles used to create a multi-dimensional, rainbow shimmering effects in various finishes. Unlike standard glitter that reflects a single colour, Holoflake shifts through a full spectrum of colours depending on the viewing angle and light.
Fender Custom Shop, aka "Dream Factory"
Co-founded by John Page and Michael Stevens in 1987. These two legendary luthiers and pivotal figures in modern guitar building led the team for 12 years, producing iconic guitars for legendary players including Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, and Elliot Easton.
Serial #CN402308
Weighing in at 3.58kg (7.89lbs) with a 3-piece solid Alder body, 1-piece hard rock maple neck with some lovely figuring and light birdseye throughout. The profile features a "Modern C" shape with 9.25" fingerboard radius, and 22 medium frets.
Caliper measurements:
Nut Width: 42.95mm (1.691")
Neck width at 12th fret: 52.05mm (2.049")
Neck depth at 1st fret: 21.34mm (0.840")
Neck depth at 12th fret: 21.78mm (0.857")
Equipped with its original set of Blistering Custom Shop Texas Special pickups with an aftermarket mini-toggle switch for extra gain boost powered by a standard 9v battery. Original CTS 250k pots, 5-way switch and wiring.
Pickup outputs:
Neck: 6.02k
Middle: 6.25k
Bridge: 6.78k
Hardware features an added 1990's Fender-branded "Mini" Floyd Rose II Tremolo bridge. These bridges are super rare and were only available on some of the Plus, Deluxe, and Ultra models between 1994 and 1998. Unlike most Floyd Rose bridges, these are a direct fit for any modern USA Standard Stratocaster (1987 or later) with the 2-point mounting posts so no drilling or routing was needed to install. And this tremolo does not require a locking nut; instead, an LSR Roller Nut and Fender/Schaller Deluxe Locking tuners from the 1990's have also been added to maintain stability.
All original plastics with a lovely looking Pearloid 3-ply pickguard that enhances the already pleasing overall aesthetic of this beautiful Custom Shop Strat.
Comes with its original Fender Hardshell Case, Fender "Mini" Floyd Tremolo Arm, 2 extra Trem Springs, Allen Wrench, and its original Fender Custom Shop Leather Strap with added Schaller Straplocks.
Serviced and setup here at Cushmic Sounds with D'Addario 10-46 strings, frets polished, fretboard cleaned, intonation, action set and bridge set, truss rod tested and works as it should, electronics cleaned, tested and working perfectly, all hardware cleaned and secured.
Frets are in great condition with minimal play wear, so playability is superb!
Overall condition is Excellent, just a handful of extremely minor 'dings' and a couple of teeny, tiny scratches on the back of the body and some light marks on the back of the neck between frets 7-10, but this beauty has been well maintained and the Holoflake finish is just incredible!
SHIPPING: Fully insured shipping with tracking provided. All items from Cushmic Sounds are packed carefully and securely.
However, if you would like to organise your own shipping, I will provide the collection address once payment has cleared.
NOTE: I strongly recommend insurance and signature on delivery.
FREE DELIVERY: Perth Metro area and surounds.
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