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Fender Elite USA Stratocaster 1983' Lake Placid Blue (Pre-Owned)

£2,699.00
Tax included Shipping calculated at checkout.

Delivery and Shipping

All instruments are passed through our workshop prior to shipping.

This includes a 25 point Q.C. check and setup to your spesifcation.

This means it can take anything up to 2 weeks to recieve your instrument from date of purchase.

All shipping is done via Royal Mail & Parcelforce. Tracking is provided once shipped.

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We've planted over 11,000 saplings locally on Dartmoor! No overseas planting, just right on our doorstep.

We've planted a variety of native hardwoods.

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We can offer multiple options with very high acceptance rates with either of our partners; Klarna or Snap Finance.

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  • Pay in 30 days
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  • 11 Month interest free
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Description

This 1983 Fender Elite Stratocaster is a rare gem for collectors and players alike, showcasing the beautiful Lake Placid Blue finish, a color seldom seen in this model. Made in the USA, this guitar features a maple neck with a walnut skunk stripe. Blending classic Fender style with unique details this guitar features innovative 3 push-push buttons instead of the usual 5-way selector, allowing for rapid tonal variations across its active low-noise single-coil pickups.

Equipped with a unique blade-edge tremolo, this Elite Stratocaster provides smooth, stable tuning for expressive play. This rare pre-owned piece captures a pivotal moment in Fender's design history, making it not just an instrument but a collector’s item, sought after for both its unique features and its striking appearance.

 

Pre-Owned: Very Good Condition minor signs of wear, a few tiny dings on back. 

Comes with Hardcase

Commission Sale

Specs

Body:

  • Model: Fender Elite 83’
  • Body Shape: Stratocaster
  • Finish: Lake Placid Blue (Poly)

Neck:

  • Neck: Maple with Walnut Skunk Stripe
  • Fretboard: Mample
  • Nut: 44mm
  • Scale: 25.5”
  • Radius: 12”

Other:

  • Bridge: Fender Elite
  • Electronics: Fender Elite Active Single-Coil x3

Commission Sale

Commission sales fees, test, and CITES costs are on behalf of the seller. Commission sales are on behalf of the customers involved only and therefore can not be returned, exchanged, or refunded. 3-month warranty on labour only if a defect occurs. set up issues not included. Free setup and service are not included. Commission rates will vary depending on the lot.

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