Dimebag11
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- Price
- 1795
This is a somewhat RARE Strat!
I’ve replaced both the neck and bridge pickups, and wired it to one master volume and one master tone.
Neck pickup - Fender Custom Shop ‘69
Bridge pickup - DiMarzio Tone Zone
Both original pickups, and 2nd tone knob will be included so you can put the guitar back to stock if you’d like.
The last picture I’ve circled the only mark on the guitar keeping it from being “mint.”
Main Features
Quilted maple cap over solid alder body with gloss metallic finish
One-piece maple neck with compound Modern C-to-D-profile, maple fretboard with 12" radius
Dual American Showcase single-coil pickups and one Showcase humbucker, 5-way switch, coil split, treble bleed circuit
2-point synchronized tremolo system with bent-steel saddles and pop-in arm, deluxe locking 18:1 ratio tuners
Body and Finish
You can stare at the bark all day long, but when it comes to figured maple, the only way to find it is to cut down the tree. Even then, only 1% of maple trees have this wood, which makes the top on the Showcase HSS all the more special. It sits on a solid alder body. A see-through gloss metallic finish highlights the grain.
Exclusive Neck
The one-piece maple neck has a Modern C-to-D-profile, and is only available on the Showcase series. Since the neck is rounder at the nut, first position chords are easier to form. Moving up, the profile slims to a D-shape, which facilitates faster play and single-note soloing. The maple fretboard has a flatter 12" radius, making big bends ring true without "fretting out."
Exclusive Pickups and Advanced Wiring
The Strat HSS has 2 American Showcase single-coil pickups that have a higher output than traditional single coils, but still maintain the singular Strat sound. A PAF-style Showcase humbucker sits in the bridge—drive it to discover its rich and throaty voice. A push/pull knob splits the ’bucker for added single-coil sounds. The American Showcase p’ups excel with tube amps, pushing the front end to hit the “sweet spot” sooner with articulation and clarity. A treble bleed circuit ensures that the highs don't fade as the volume pot is dialed down.
Most Reliable Hardware Ever
The American Showcase Stratocaster HSS has a modern 2-point synchronized design, but it's paired with bent steel saddles instead of block saddles—a welcome return to original ’50s specs. The pop-in arm securely stays in position and can be adjusted for perfectly dialed-in tension. Deluxe locking tuners make string changing a breeze; with an 18:1 gear ratio, precise tuning is, too. All-in-all, the Showcase features the most reliable hardware Fender has ever made
I’ve replaced both the neck and bridge pickups, and wired it to one master volume and one master tone.
Neck pickup - Fender Custom Shop ‘69
Bridge pickup - DiMarzio Tone Zone
Both original pickups, and 2nd tone knob will be included so you can put the guitar back to stock if you’d like.
The last picture I’ve circled the only mark on the guitar keeping it from being “mint.”
Main Features
Quilted maple cap over solid alder body with gloss metallic finish
One-piece maple neck with compound Modern C-to-D-profile, maple fretboard with 12" radius
Dual American Showcase single-coil pickups and one Showcase humbucker, 5-way switch, coil split, treble bleed circuit
2-point synchronized tremolo system with bent-steel saddles and pop-in arm, deluxe locking 18:1 ratio tuners
Body and Finish
You can stare at the bark all day long, but when it comes to figured maple, the only way to find it is to cut down the tree. Even then, only 1% of maple trees have this wood, which makes the top on the Showcase HSS all the more special. It sits on a solid alder body. A see-through gloss metallic finish highlights the grain.
Exclusive Neck
The one-piece maple neck has a Modern C-to-D-profile, and is only available on the Showcase series. Since the neck is rounder at the nut, first position chords are easier to form. Moving up, the profile slims to a D-shape, which facilitates faster play and single-note soloing. The maple fretboard has a flatter 12" radius, making big bends ring true without "fretting out."
Exclusive Pickups and Advanced Wiring
The Strat HSS has 2 American Showcase single-coil pickups that have a higher output than traditional single coils, but still maintain the singular Strat sound. A PAF-style Showcase humbucker sits in the bridge—drive it to discover its rich and throaty voice. A push/pull knob splits the ’bucker for added single-coil sounds. The American Showcase p’ups excel with tube amps, pushing the front end to hit the “sweet spot” sooner with articulation and clarity. A treble bleed circuit ensures that the highs don't fade as the volume pot is dialed down.
Most Reliable Hardware Ever
The American Showcase Stratocaster HSS has a modern 2-point synchronized design, but it's paired with bent steel saddles instead of block saddles—a welcome return to original ’50s specs. The pop-in arm securely stays in position and can be adjusted for perfectly dialed-in tension. Deluxe locking tuners make string changing a breeze; with an 18:1 gear ratio, precise tuning is, too. All-in-all, the Showcase features the most reliable hardware Fender has ever made
