Description
This is a used Fender American Standard Stratocaster guitar from 1996. The item pictured is the one you will receive. It has been tested and gone over by the experts at our shop. When a guitar is purchased from us it undergoes a final setup check before shipping to ensure it’s playing optimally. It is then packed with care and shipped to your door! (But please be aware that it may need slight tweaks upon arrival due to weather differences, jostling during shipping, etc.). Please read the description carefully and check over all photos for condition and wear. We do our best to describe all items as best as possible and note any wear we find, but please be considerate that it is a used piece and it won’t be perfect (Unless noted as “Mint Condition” or “10/10” for condition). If you have any questions about this or any other piece of gear we have, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help!
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Condition Notes:
– Condition: 7/10
– Fret wear: There’s some divots currently, mainly on the G and B strings. The frets are on the flatter side but have a little life left. They’ve probably got at least one more fret dressing left in them, but it doesn’t need one currently and the guitar is playing great!
– Any wear of note: There’s a decent amount of players wear but nothing that affects the playability or functionality of the guitar. There’s some dings and scratches here and there as well as small and minor finish cracks (Finish only, NOT wood cracks) on either side of the neck pocket. There’s also a few spots of finish wear on the underside of the fretboard. The pickguard is probably not original (original is NOT included) and has 2 small and non-invasive chips as well (next to the volume pot and at the tip of the treble side horn). A previous owner replaced the original string trees (not included) with the single graphite one that you see for the E and B strings only. They also drilled a second hole for this new string tree, so you can still see the original holes from both original string trees. But all of this wear is purely cosmetic and, again, is nothing that affects the way the guitar plays or functions!
– Other notes: This is a really amazing sounding and playing guitar. It has some dings and bruises, but it all honestly adds to the ton of mojo this thing has. It’s just an incredible strat that you know you can depend on. The pickups sound amazing, the neck is so comfortable and easy to play. And the tortoise shell pickguard looks so sweet and adds a ton to the look of the guitar. Especially with the way that the Vintage White color of the body has aged. It’s really just a true player. And topped off with such a sweet yet simple aesthetic!
– Accessories included: Original molded hardcase and tremolo arm only.
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Specifications
- Weighs 8lb 0oz
- Alder body in Vintage White finish
- Maple neck w/ rosewood fingerboard
- Medium C neck profile
- 25.5″ scale length
- 9.5″ fretboard radius
- 1.6875″ nut width
- 22 frets
- Fender American Standard Stratocaster pickups
- Master Volume and two Tone controls w/ 5-way pickup selector
- Fender American Standard 2-point tremolo w/ block saddles
- Fender tuning machines
- Includes original molded hardcase and tremolo arm only
Shipping & Returns
Free ShippingMost orders over $99.00 ship for free inside the lower 48 states. Certain items that are large and heavy do not qualify for free shipping.
We Ship Worldwide!For information on International Shipping, please call, email or use live chat for rates. Orders shipping outside the Lower 48 States to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and international orders do not qualify for free shipping. Orders shipping to U.S. Military APO/FPO addresses, PO Boxes, and US territories (Guam, Virgin Islands, etc.) can only ship USPS. NOTE: Boxes over 70 lbs each cannot be shipped to these locations.
As a security precaution, orders over $200.00 will only ship to the address your credit card company has on file for you.
*Korg and Mesa/Boogie products are only available for shipment within the USA.
ReturnsWe want you to be completely happy with your purchase, so we offer a 48 hour approval period on most purchases (see exclusions below). The 48 hour approval period begins when your purchased item is delivered to your door. If after 48 hours you’re not happy with the item, just contact us via phone, email or live chat on our website to arrange for a return authorization (RA#) and return shipping instructions. Any package sent back without prior authorization will be refused.
Returns must be shipped back to us within two days of the RA being issued. Items must come back to us undamaged and in the same condition they were shipped out. All manuals, paperwork, cables, tremolo arms, wrenches, etc… must be included or full credit will not be issued. Any items not conforming to this policy will be subject (at our discretion) to a restocking fee of 20% of the purchase price.
Refunds will be issued minus all related shipping expenses, if free shipping was initially given, the cost we incurred to get the item to you will be deducted from your refund. A 10% restock fee will also be deducted from your refund. Restock fees will be waived for full value exchanges.
Here are exceptions to our return policy.
- Custom orders of any kind are non returnable and non refundable. We often charge a deposit before we will place a custom or special order. All special order deposits are NON REFUNDABLE, no exceptions.
- Microphones, Harmonicas, In-Ear Systems and any other items that come into contact with your mouth or ears.
- Items labeled as BLOWOUT, are non-returnable. These are often being sold below cost and are considered “all sales final”.
- Software (this may also include hardware that includes software), unless still in shrink wrap with barcode affixed.
- Guitar strings, blank media, and other disposable merchandise.
- Guitar or bass pickups that have been installed or used in any way.
- Any item advertised as “USED” is non returnable.
*Payments for music lessons are non refundable, no exceptions.
View our detailed Return Policy here.
Early Order CancellationAll deposits are non refundable. Lots of our products are special orders and in many cases your order has to be built for you at the factory. This is what makes a lot of our products special. Once your order is started, it's being put together just for you. For this reason we ask that you don't cancel your order after you place it with us. If for some reason you absolutely have to cancel your order with us, we will assess you a 25% cancellation charge. This amount is equal to 25% of your total order amount. Ask us before you place your order to see if what you're purchasing is considered a special order.
Damaged MerchandiseDo not accept your shipment if the package shows any signs of external damage. After the item is returned to us we will ship you a replacement. If you receive incorrect or defective merchandise, please call 781-335-0700 within 5 days for a return authorization number.
