another Strat USA '83 on the Block "Elite"
John Quinn
Posted 2007-05-21 2:36 PM (#315820)
Subject: another Strat USA '83 on the Block "Elite"


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Posts: 234

Location: Archbald, PA
Before the Fender Signature "Clapton" models and Lace Sensor pickups, Fender made for 2-3 years an "Elite" model. This is a 1983, Black, maple neck/fretboard, 3 active pickups with mid-boost, 3 mini push on/off buttons. Pickguard was a one ply homemade black one when I got it. I had "Pickguardian" in Ohio make me a Fender w/b/w repro for $50. Other than the pickguard and missing trem arm, the guitar is in excellent shape with very little fret wear and no dings to the body. OHSC. $800 + actual shipping. If near NE PA I will meet you 1/2 way. (PA, NJ, NY, CT)
jqballer1@yahoo.com
570-878-9906
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brainslag
Posted 2007-05-22 7:59 AM (#315821 - in reply to #315820)
Subject: Re: another Strat USA '83 on the Block "Elite"


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April 2006
Posts: 1138

Location: CT
Nice gutar, post a pic. I love mine, and wouldn't part with it for what they go for these days. It used to have a 'Crimson Burst' (read red see-thru) finish on a mahogany body. It weighed a ton (like a L.P.), so I swapped it out for a more back friendly white version of I dont know what -ash, or alder or whatever they made them from. There's a pic in the gallery.
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John Quinn
Posted 2007-05-22 9:29 AM (#315822 - in reply to #315820)
Subject: Re: another Strat USA '83 on the Block "Elite"


Joined:
April 2007
Posts: 234

Location: Archbald, PA
Thank you, I know I should just put away out of sight because the value just keeps going up but I have made too many purchases lately of some nice Collectors Ovations and need to replenish some funds. I have been meaning to get some pics in the Gallery and will try soon to do that.
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