FDP Forum / Good buy on a Japanese RI?/ 2 messages in thread.
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| BrentD Contributing Member **** Lansing, MI |
I was in a local place the other day and they had a used CIJ ("Crafted") 50s Reissue Strat. It's got an "A" serial number. The place dates it to '85-'86, but I believe that would apply to a "Made" in Japan guitar. The "Crafted" plus the "A" I gather means '96-97.<br /> <br /> Anyway, it's Vintage White, maple board with a round string tree (making it a '54 RI) and a soft V. The bridge has some chrome chipping off of the base plate, but it has "FENDER" stamped saddles. The pickguard has been replaced with a leopard one (I know, I know), and the pickup covers are black. The pole pieces are staggered, but nobody has been under the guard to see if the wiring is cloth or plastic. <br /> <br /> Assuming the pickups are aftermarket, what is a general ballpark on this guitar? THIS IS NOT AN AD! :) |
| myshka Canada |
Unless they're asking an exorbitant price I'd jump on it.<br /> The '54 RI's are great guitars. The neck alone is probably worth the price of the guitar. I see necks alone of fleabay at $350<br /> |
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