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❌SOLD❌ Fender Stratocaster Elite Sunburst 1983

❌SOLD❌  Fender Stratocaster Elite Sunburst 1983

Here’s a rare bird – from 1983, a Fender Stratocaster Elite in sunburst. This model was built only in 1983 and 1984, and introduced a number of new features and hardware pieces. Most visible of these are the short-lived FreeFlyte knife-edge trem, and the pushbutton pickup selectors. New pickups were installed, and the output jack went on the side – in this case, a Neutrix locking jack. With the three pickup switches, all pickup combinations are available. Not so immediately apparent is the routing. From the top, this guitar looks very much like a Stratocaster. But if you turn it over, you see that there is no cover, or route, for the trem springs, just a small plate covering access to the output jack wiring.

Vintage
Price: $2,000.00 CAD

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❌ SOLD ❌ Alexander James Jazz Tribute Bass, Wenge and Maple, 2013

❌ SOLD ❌ Alexander James Jazz Tribute Bass, Wenge and Maple, 2013

Alexander James hand-builds guitars and basses at his shop in Peterborough, Ontario. He specializes in using exotic woods to achieve specific tones. He has been building since 2002, and has operated Alexander James Guitars since 2008. This bass is in very good condition with very little wear – especially to the stainless steel frets, which should last a very long time. The finish is a natural oil, and shows off the grain nicely. This bass does have a bit of heft at over 11 pounds, but has lots of sustain, top end and bite, yet still has a warm roundness to the tone. A hard shell case is included.

Used
Price: $999.99 CAD

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❌ SOLD ❌ Kubicki Factor Bass Fretless Conversion Black, 1990

❌ SOLD ❌ Kubicki Factor Bass Fretless Conversion Black, 1990

The Kubicki Factor Bass appeared as a limited production item in 1983. Once one of the first built was used by John Taylor of Duran Duran during a Saturday Night Live appearance, demand rose sharply.

Used
Price: $2,499.99 CAD

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❌ SOLD ❌ Strandberg Salen Deluxe Vintage Burst, 2018

❌ SOLD ❌ Strandberg Salen Deluxe Vintage Burst, 2018

Strandberg Salen Deluxe Vintage Burst, 2018

Used
Price: $2,199.00 CAD

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❌ SOLD ❌ Fender Stratocaster Maple Neck Translucent Brown, 1979

❌ SOLD ❌  Fender Stratocaster Maple Neck Translucent Brown, 1979

The Fender Stratocaster was a hit from the moment it appeared in 1954, though its advanced features did not knock the Telecaster off the charts. Both continued in production to the present day. Dating to 1979 and built at the Fender plant in Fullerton, California, this Stratocaster has a body stamp for 1978. It is in largely original condition, with the originally poly finish and frets in decent condition.  Along the neck edges, there is some expected chipping and wear of the finish. The body finish has a number of dings and the top may have been cleaned with some sort of solvent as there is some slight pitting.

Vintage
Price: $1,499.00 CAD

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❌ SOLD ❌ Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Solidbody Guitar, Trans Orange, 2006

❌ SOLD ❌ Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Solidbody Guitar, Trans Orange, 2006

The Ernie Ball Music Man Axis promises and delivers straight ahead rock performance, suited for both high octane playing and lower energy levels. It uses the familiar and reliable recipe of a figured maple top on basswood, with a hard maple neck and locking trem system. The controls couldn’t be much simpler for a two-humbucker guitar – one volume control and a pickup selector.

Used
Price: $1,599.99 CAD

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