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1996 Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Fiesta Red – John Page Era

Up for sale, here’s a rare to find John Page era (1996) Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Custom Classics Series in a beautiful and one of most desired custom colors Fiesta Red, in Excellent condition. Which makes this one unique are the all Gold hardware (think of a Mary Kaye Stratocaster but Fiesta Red instead) and the highly figured (not Birdseye) Maple neck

These era John Page/Cunetto years are considered the best years of the Fender Custom Shop. This instrument was made in early 1996 at the Fender Custom Shop in Corona, CA. Everything seems to be all original with its original Certificate of Authenticity, case candy and its original G&G brown tolex hard case.

7.8 Lbs, which means very lightweight for a Stratocaster.

Alder body with a stunning flamed AAA Maple neck with a slim C neck profile with 9.5″ radius and 1.65″ nut width, Depth thinks at 1st fret of .810″ and .930″ at 12th fret with vintage style frets. 3-Ply vintage White pickguard with all period correct Gold hardware including vintage tuners and tremolo arm. All electronics are stock (Custom ’60s Strat Pickups set) and a 5-way pickups switch.

Cosmetically, the guitar is in Excellent condition and it has minimal play wear, and please allow just very light surface level marks of usage however there are no visible blemishes to mention. The instrument is in fully original condition overall and in perfect working order. The neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works flawlessly both ways. It’s been just professionally set with a fresh set of D’addario strings and it really plays amazing.

The case candy includes is COA, tags, Black lether strap and case keys.