Description
This Fender Custom Shop Artisan Koa Thinline Stratocaster dating to August of 2023, is in excellent, near pristine condition and along with its G&G case appears nearly untouched.
The Artisan Koa Thinline Stratocaster was available in two generations, the first from 2017 to 2018, and the second from 2020 through 2024 in an Aged Natural nitrocellulose lacquer finish. This example is from the second generation. Focusing on using exotic woods and boutique appointments rather than vintage reproduction, the Fender Custom Shop Artisan Series represents the top tier of modern Fender craftsmanship.
Drawing from the classic Roger Rossmeisl designed Telecaster Thinline and his previous work with Rickenbacker, the Artisan Koa Thinline Stratocaster paired a figured 4A Koa top on a chambered, F-hole roasted Ash body and a 3A Birdseye Maple neck with a compound radius Macassar Ebony fingerboard. The electronics start with a set of Custom Shop Fat '60s RW/RP pickup set, with Master Volume, Master Tone, and 'Half Blend' control allowing the neck pickup to be added to the first and second switch positions. The pickguard and backplate are single layer, partly translucent faux tortoiseshell. These, along with the matching tuner buttons, combine wonderfully with the Aged Natural finish.
The original Fender Deluxe hardshell case by G&G is included and is in matching excellent condition. The large accessory compartment contains a strap, Fender Custom Build guidebook for 2023, unopened accessory bag with bridge cover. Also included is the Custom Shop trifold presenter containing the COA, shop traveler sheet and the QC tag. Very unusually, the case handle is still wrapped with factory foam and has a date tag reading July 17 2023, weeks before the guitar's completion. It is normally impossible to closely date a case, and this is a rare piece of added provenance.
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DETAILS:
- Instrument Model: Artisan Koa Thinline Stratocaster
- Instrument Manufacturer: Fender
- Instrument year: 2023
- Instrument Finish: Aged Natural Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Instrument Class: Semi-hollow electric guitars
- Instrument serial number: CZ569134, dates to August 2023 at Corona, California
- Country of Origin: USA
- Instrument Condition: Excellent
- Right-handed
- Instrument Weight Imperial: 7.128 lbs
- Instrument Weight Metric: 3.24 kgs
- Scale Length Imperial: 25.5 in
- Scale Length Metric: 647.7 mm
- Nut Width Imperial: 1.659 in
- Nut Width Metric: 42.16 mm
- CITIES Documentation Required: No
- Case included: Yes
- Case original: Yes
- Items in Case: COA, shop traveller folio, strap, custom build guide, accessory pack
- Case Type: Black G&G Custom Shop HSC
- Consignment: Yes
- Product ID: 191196
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