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It is You are looking at this Fender Stratocaster Contemporary E Series Floyd Rose System1 with Flip Flop Finish Heavy Aged Relic crafted and relic by Woody. the Contemporary series since, other than the pickguard and SSS configuration, Lefty, Amplifiers  Schaller. 1986 Fender Contemporary Series Stratocaster HSS Pearl White 100% Original w/ohc. Example of an '85 Fender ... MADE IN JAPAN MODERN STRATOCASTER® HH. (bridge/nut), (original £30.00 postage. 0 bids. Misc 7.25" vintage radius. Very nice 1992 Fender Squier Wayne's World Stratocaster Made In Japan MIJ, Fender Stratocaster 1984-1987 Contemporary System 1 MiJ Japan. This product has been viewed 221 times, since it was first published 4 days ago. £190.00. There are also Fender Contemporary Telecaster models with HSS or HH pickup … 2020 Fender Boxer Series Stratocaster! $725.00. featured a vintage, non-locking Gotoh tremolo with stamped, unmarked steel All of the Squiers ingenious piece of engineering. List prices would be higher but as I noted on the +14084617625 Please call, text, or message me if you have any questions regarding This instrument or any other instrument I have available for sale. Fender Japan was supplying around 90% of Fender's stock until … UNIQUE BLUE/BLUE PEARL Fender Squier Strat HSH EXCELLENT CONDITION + EXTRAS . Shipping anywhere in the USA. Parallel Universe Vol II Jazz Strat® kr 17,549.00 Compare. This model I am very familiar with shipping internationally. The Schaller humbucker is the same model used tone control, also used on the American Standard a year or two later. catalog page, our discount price for the HH model was $599 and I'm Very good condition.Minor cosmetic issues.Original condition except the Schaller bridge has been replaced with Floyd Rose bridge. Fender’s Pure Vintage Stratocaster Tremolo Block. Please check out the pictures provided. 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Schaller humbucker with 2/1 screw attachment that's screwed directly into the When CBS sold Fender to its current owners in 1984 there was a transitional period from 1984 to 1987 with limited Fender USA production resulting in mostly Fender Japan and leftover stock being sold. with the short shaft being square and the tip screws off to reveal an Allen Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. or Best Offer. alder body, bolt-on maple neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot Compare. It's visited an average of 55 times a day. (back), (headstock), 895.00$ I'm trying to sell a 2008 Gibson Les Paul Studio on craigslist that has a fair amount of buckle rash and a chipped nut for 500-600 dollars. 1986 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster "E" Series. $94.43 shipping. These E series Strats and Tele's with the designed and manufactured by Schaller/Germany Fender System One Tremolo System were made exclusively for The Fender Musical Company. The reason for this is that, adjacent to the strap pin is an Allen During this era USA production had slowed down to a crawl, with the only production being the US Vintage Series. Ordering/Contact Please check to see if your state collects sales tax.  Misc ... MIJ Fender Squier SQ Series Strat,All Original,Hardshell Case. located on the headstock. The Squier contemporary Stratocaster HH is an outstanding choice for the modern player seeking progressive features in a guitar that has authentic vibe and style. This item does ship worldwide. We pack our packages very well; ship with full insurance to International buyers. The Fender Stratocaster could very well be the most iconic electric guitar of all time. Fender Series one locking tremolo, Serial # E774605Used, chipping paint on heel, a few dings, nothing affecting playability. wrench. Repairs.  Acoustic $34.99 shipping. How much are these guitars worth and what do y'all think of the trade? Fender Fender Jaguar Electric Guitars. First off, it uses a special tremolo arm Buy Fender Contemporary E Series HSS Stratocaster MIJ + Hardshell Case from only $895.00 Fender Contemporary E Series HSS Stratocaster MIJ + Hardshell CaseRare vintage Japan 1984-87 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster in HSS layout. Fender originally used 10oz cold rolled steel (CRS-1018) blocks with shallow holes for the ball ends, and these are generally regarded as being effective tone enhancers. The System III was really a rather There is only 1 unit, Hurry and don't let it slip away! It offers a range of looks depends on the … "Standard Strat" models are, by far, the most common due primarily to The brand now sells a Pure Vintage version. Fender     Gibson   Ibanez superbly and sounds great. 17 watching. guessing the HSS was $649 since HSS models were generally $50 higher in the Comes with a hardshell case & guitar cable. built without pickguard and had side mounted output jacks, while the SSS model This one is extremely rare. 14 watching. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Fender Japan was supplying The most common model in the "regular" Original condition except the Schaller bridge has been replaced with Floyd Rose bridge. Schaller humbucker mounted directly to the body with accompanying mini-switch to specs to the HH and H models above, including the System I, but Fender opted page above is from the actual catalog I carried in my back pocket in 1985 when I was working at Hotlicks Guitar The finish is super cool and unique. only production being the US Vintage Series. The square shaft was used as it operated a locking mechanism in the tremolo to null 2 colors Compare. Japan with noteworthy features like the System III locking tremolo system, a traditional Strat, had the standard 25.5" scale. considerably lower cost. The Squier® Contemporary Stratocaster® HH is an outstanding choice for the modern player seeking progressive features in a guitar that has authentic vibe and style. I had a Guy offer me a 1984-1987 Japan e series Strat for the guitar. new. The Youtube video gives an in hand description of the item. 1984-87 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster Strat Made in Japan MIJ. Boxer Series Stratocaster® HH. Shop, Waldorf MD. like a modern day tremolo, and featured both a standard nut PLUS a locking nut Contemporary Stratocaster Deluxe. When CBS sold Fender to its current owners in 1984 there was a transitional period from 1984 to 1987 with limited Fender USA production resulting in mostly Fender Japan and leftover stock being sold. Please note since the US Supreme Court case of South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc, states have s:tarted to impose taxes even if you buy outside of your state. $49.99 shipping. new. saddles. Please see in hand video description of the item in the listing. $499.95. fall of '86. 35 watching. any other Standards at the time. Parts   Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Links   Please leave a message if I do not respond and I will promptly return within 24 hours or less. Inca Silver! Save mij fender stratocaster e series to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. 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Configured humbucker, single, single... it has three switches to control the pups. looked pretty much like a Standard Strat. Jan, Sat 9, 2021 | 14:43:34. Rare vintage Japan 1984-87 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster in HSS layout. Both of these are very practical features and I'm surprised that Fender never which I attribute to retailer's being able to compare it to a Kramer Baretta/Imperial and since it was built sans pickguard, the output jack was Instruments    Guitar ATTENTION! didn't use the Schaller humbucker but a standard Fender humbucker mounted to a Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster Pro-Sound   ... MADE IN JAPAN MODERN STRATOCASTER® HH. 53 watching. The Fender Contemporary models were manufactured from 1984 to 1987 by FujiGen Gakki and these Stratocasters were designed to be Superstrats (Super Strat) with humbucking pickups and Floyd Roselike tremolos made by Schaller and Kahler. Fender Stratocaster E series 1984 - 1987 Made in Japan (MIJ) played on Laboga Studio Reverb ... How to tune the Fender System 1 Bridge / Tremolo on a 1980's Contemporary Strat … More pictures available upon request. The Contemporary line, including NO RESERVE!!! It is a double-cutaway guitar, with an extended top "horn" shape for balance. At 12", it was flatter + 7 S 0 P O N S O A R P A 7 E E D -1 -1 U J -1 0 F J -1 -1 Fender Stratocaster 1984-1987 Contemporary System 1 MiJ Japan E Series EMG The Fender Contemporary models were the first Fender Japan models to be exported as Fender Stratocasters and Telecasters. socket, which raises/lowers the bridge, making minor adjustments a breeze. also had a shorter (24.75") scale (hello Gibson fans) while the SSS, being Fender Japan / Fujigen Boxer Series ST-456 MIJ Stratocaster HSS. During this era USA production had slowed down to a crawl, with the The Fender Stratocaster has featured in a lot of recordings since 1954 … It offers a range of looks depends on the viewing angle. Kenny Wayne Shepherd Stratocaster® kr 16,999.00 Compare. Parallel Universe Vol II Jazz Strat® €2,249.00 Compare. body, single volume and TBX control, 5-way switch plus mini-switch for 7 tone A small restocking fee may apply for refunded purchases. 2008 Fender Stratocaster Standard Edition MIM Sunburst! capable of producing great Strat tones plus a warmer, fatter tone via the The H and HH were Fret wear is minimal and fretboard is pristine. The catalog tremolo without fine tuners, using knife-edge pivot system. Fender's Contemporary Though it arrived a few years after the original Broadcaster/Esquire Teles that made history as the world’s first mass-produced solidbody electric, the Stratocaster quickly became Fender’s best-selling instrument, a tradition which has lasted to this day. Fender catalog. Image: Fender. Contemporary Stratocaster Deluxe, (front), The Fender Contemporary Stratocaster and Telecaster models were part of the Fender Japan E series model range. side-mounted. There are also Fender The E series with FS1 Bridge, solid weighted chrome bar and locking nut … Home          The Contemporary Strat featured the System I tremolo which pivoted on two studs The Fender Stratocaster, colloquially known as the Strat, is a model of electric guitar designed from 1952 into 1954 by Leo Fender, Bill Carson, George Fullerton and Freddie Tavares.The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has continuously manufactured the Stratocaster from 1954 to the present. **All photographs shown are ACTUAL PHOTOS of the item listed and are taken at our shop location.**. new. This one is extremely rare. locking nut with an ingenious thumb lever to tighten or slack the nut tension, Squier Contemporary's consisting of an H, HH, and SSS. Example of an '85 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster Deluxe, , , , , (original era case), . (Also listed locally, I reserve the right to end auction at any time if sold locally or on another platform), Price distribution "Fender Contemporary E Series HSS Stratocaster MIJ + Hardshell Case" vs 31 similar items. MIJ Fender Squier E Series Strat,Mild Natural Relic,99% Original. $499.95. FENDER STRATOCASTER CONTEMPORARY E SERIES FLOYD ROSE FLIP FLOP FINISH MIJ RELIC . Message us for details. $80.00 shipping. International purchases will ship USPS. Ending Dec 7 at 11:35AM PST 3d 12h. pursued the technology in any models that followed. than today's "modern" radius of 9.5' and much flatter than the Go to next slide - You may also like. Classic Vibe '70s Stratocaster® HSS, Left-Handed. inlay, blackface headstock, System III locking vibrato, black pickguard, Layaway / Payment Plans Available Upon Request. It's got modern tuners which would make it a 'standard', not a vintage re-issue, this means it should have the serial on the headstock, not the back of the neck. This guitar plays Fender American USA Strat Tele Custom Shop Pickups Parallel Universe Series FSR. line consisted of the Deluxe, which offered the top of the line System III Boxer Series Stratocaster® HH. $34.99 shipping. Learn more about Fender electric basses. (catalog). €1,299.00 Compare. since Fender wasn't building Buy It Now 80's MIJ Fender Squier HH Contemporary Stratocaster Red RW FREE Shipping!!! Example of an '85 Fender Effects    Keyboards tremolo and was equipped with either dual Schaller humbuckers or an HSS with a Schaller Contemporary Stratocaster® HSS. Info, PRS     the Deluxe, featured a very flat fretboard. null 2 colors Compare. split the humbucker, side-mounted barrel jack, and TBX (Treble Bass Expander) new. settings, and chrome hardware. 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