Up for grabs is a Made in Mexico Fender Stratocaster that's in excellent condition — no major dings, scratches, or fret wear. The body, neck, and finish look and feel great, and it plays smoothly with low action and perfect intonation right out of the case. **Note** here is a crack in the enamel near neck (see photo).
Bought from a professional musician who upgraded the pickups and tuners (professionally installed) that make this one stand out:
• Seymour Duncan aftermarket pickups (replaced the stock set for way better clarity, snap, and versatility — much more articulate cleans, fatter leads, and that classic Strat sparkle without the mud)
• Sperzel Trim Lock locking tuners (high-quality, drop-in upgrade — rock-solid tuning stability, fast string changes, and precise tuning feel)
Everything else is stock Fender (trem, electronics, etc.), so it retains that authentic MIM Strat vibe while punching well above its weight thanks to the smart mods. These upgrades alone typically cost $300–400 new, making this a fantastic player-grade guitar at a fraction of what a comparable modded or higher-end Strat would run.
Sounds fantastic through both clean and driven amps — great for blues, rock, indie, funk, or anything in between. No issues, no mods needed — just plug in and play.
Price: $700 (or best reasonable offer — CASH + LOCAL pickup only, no shipping)
Location: West Jefferson, but get to Boone every once in a while
Comes with: Phitz hard/soft shell gig bag (or hardened soft-shell), Mustang amp and goodie bag.
This one's a gem and won't last long at this price!