fender 40th aniversary custom shop strat

pete ward · June 18th, 2008, 11:22 AM

hello guys ,i own a 40th anniversary fender custom shop strat one of 150 i believe to have been made.Its the one with gold hardware and engraved gold pickguard,It also came with a diamond ring.The guitar is in mint condition unplayed.Can anyone give me an idea of its value Thanks

Orlando Mike · June 18th, 2008, 12:09 PM

http://www.guitars101.com/forums/f75...0-a-38211.html

I spent a few min trying to figure this one out for you...the best estimate I could get was on a non CS model iin mint condition for 1600.00...
According to all the info I found about your description, its a diamond dealer..and one sold recently on ebay for 12K
If it is a regular CS, they seem to go for around 1600-1700 and they made close to 2000 of them
the diamond dealer edition was the one with only 150 made....sounds like you have a really nice one there, can we see pics?

pete ward · June 18th, 2008, 12:57 PM

Thanks Mike, that makes my day a little better.Better not tell the wife though she might try to make me sell it. Thanks again Pete

Orlando Mike · June 18th, 2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pete ward

Thanks Mike, that makes my day a little better.Better not tell the wife though she might try to make me sell it. Thanks again Pete

It's what we do my man!! congrats on the value...now play it

StratDen · June 18th, 2008, 06:25 PM

Could it be a FSR (Fender Special Run)? I've seen a few both new and used lately at the local dealer...

s-strats-D-rvb · June 18th, 2008, 09:08 PM

I'd love to see a picture.

I think you can contact fender by e-mail, they probably can help.

Orlando Mike · June 19th, 2008, 12:20 AM

from the info I found, the ring only came with the diamond series ltd run of 150....I could be wrong but I sourced it in 2 different places

s-strats-D-rvb · June 20th, 2008, 10:35 PM

Very,Very nice !! I'd take the pick guard off before I played it and put on a single ply white. Meaning, if it were mine I'd be unable to resist playing it but at least I'd have to save the Gold P-guard.

Orlando Mike · June 20th, 2008, 11:37 PM

I'd sell it while there is a market for it

bobthecanadian · June 20th, 2008, 11:52 PM

holy carp! that is a sharp looking guit box you got there!

nvosmeier · June 21st, 2008, 08:29 AM

Very nice looking strat!

pete ward · June 23rd, 2008, 11:20 AM

glad to see you guys all seem to like the guitar, seems like i may sell it though as i would like an early 60s strat to replace one i sold 4 years ago.(what a mistake that was). Any offers.

Orlando Mike · June 23rd, 2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pete ward

glad to see you guys all seem to like the guitar, seems like i may sell it though as i would like an early 60s strat to replace one i sold 4 years ago.(what a mistake that was). Any offers.

i dont know what pre cbs strats are going for in your nec of the woods, but here 12 grand would get you the neck of one!!!

StratDen · June 23rd, 2008, 06:58 PM

very nice, thanks for putting up the photo. Are you selling it or keeping it?

pete ward · June 25th, 2008, 03:01 AM

If i could sell for around the 12k mark i would certainly sell it.I would still have a few guits to strum on

StratDen · June 25th, 2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pete ward

If i could sell for around the 12k mark i would certainly sell it.I would still have a few guits to strum on

Yes, that's certainly understandable. It's a very unique guitar. Just curious, in addition to the pick guard, are there any special markings on the neck plate or headstock?

thaus · June 25th, 2008, 09:17 AM

I normally do not like go for gold hardware but this may be the exception!! Nice looking guitar. How does it play and sound? I too would sell it if I could get 12K for it............

s-strats-D-rvb · June 26th, 2008, 09:30 PM

If you can sell it for 12K you could buy a nice CS Strat replacement and probably put 10k (give or take) in the bank.