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Here for sale is Fender 2017 American Elite Stratocaster in Olympic Pearl that was owned by the band Placebo. Brian Molko & Stefan Olsdal used this guitar when recording their latest album 'Never Let Me Go'. A copy of which is included in the sale on rare translucent Pink double vinyl. The guitar comes with a letter of authenticity signed by both members of the band.


The guitar is in excellent condition and full working order with out any breaks or issues. USA build quality, the Elite Stratocasters are exceptional guitars, finished in the highly desirable Olympic Pearl.

The guitar comes interestingly with the case from Brian Molko's Fender Custom Shop Black Toranado and comes with the Fender custom shop ceritifcate for it. It also has a set of used strings and a Fender packet containing some paperwork. One of the latches on the case needs replacing, there is some wear and tear but it is in overall good shape.

A very special opportunity to own a guitar by alt rock icons Placebo.

Description Solidbody six-string guitar with a gloss polyurethane finish, manufactured in USA
Build Alder with gloss polyurethane finish; maple neck with satin urethane finish; rosewood  with compound C and D-profile and 241mm-355.6mm/9.5-14” compound radius; 22 medium jumbo frets; Deluxe Synchronized vibrato; synthetic bone nut; locking Fender tuners
Electrics 3x Fender 4th Generation Noiseless single coils
Controls Five-way blade selector, volume and two tone pots; S-1 push/push switch on volume pot
Finish Olympic Pearl
Scale Length 648mm/25.5”
Neck Width 42.8mm at nut, 51mm at 12th fret
Neck depth 22.5mm at first fret, 24mm at 12th fret

Listed2 years ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • American Elite Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard
Finish
  • Olympic Pearl
Categories
Year
  • 2017
Made In
  • United States
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
Frets
  • Medium Jumbo
Color Family
  • White
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Fretboard Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Fretboard Radius
  • 9.5"
  • 14"
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • No
Series
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Nut Width
  • 1.6875"
Model Family
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 22

About the Seller

Guitarsmith

Hamburg, Germany
(110)
Joined Reverb:2021
Items Sold:126
Product Overview
The Fender American Elite Stratocaster takes the classic Strat platform, arguably the most ubiquitous and innovative instrument of its kind since its introduction in 1954, and dresses it up with a serious list of upgrades and new appointments. Improvements include 4th-generation Noiseless pickups, refined bridge and tremolo system, and a compound maple neck with new heel contour. 10 possible sounds come from the S-1 switching system atop the volume control for a range of sounds that make the American Elite Strat somehow more versatile. As usual, these Strats are available in a range of finishes and with your choice of maple, rosewood, or ebony fretboard. Also available Left-Handed.
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