Description
What makes this guitar special? This is a great playing John Mayer Strat that may be becoming a bit more rare with Mayer’s recent split from Fender. The pickups in this guitar are the real highlight, as they embody the classic character of Stratocaster tone, yet have a slightly scooped midrange that gives them enough of their own identity to be a welcome separation from the originals. The custom C neck is marvelously similar to a modern C, and will be an easy transition for most players. With a timeless 3 Tone Sunburst finish, tortoiseshell pickguard, and rosewood board, this is the perfect hybrid of traditional look and modern spec.
Condition: This guitar is in very good condition overall. It does have various scratches and a few light dings here and there but largely remains clean and still looks and plays great. The frets show very little wear and still have a full lifetime of playing left in them. The neck is comfortable and the truss rod is functioning.
Body: Double cutaway contoured solid alder body in 3 Tone Sunburst. 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard. Parchment plastic knobs. American vintage 2-point synchronized tremolo bridge with adjustable saddles. Factory-installed 5-spring trem w/ no back plate.
Neck: Custom C shape maple neck and 9.5” African rosewood fingerboard with white dot inlays. Buffed headstock w/ vintage ‘50s logo. 21 Dunlop 6105 frets. 1 11/16” nut. Vintage-style tuning machines. John Mayer signature on the back of the headstock.
Electronics: Big Dipper single-coil Strat pickups w/ scooped mid-range. 1 x volume, 2 x tone controls. 5-way pickup selector.
Weight: 8 lbs 3.5 oz
Playability/Sound: The custom C profile is similar to a modern C and will be a comfortable and easy transition for a majority of players. The pickups sound great and have a lot of classic Strat tone, yet are just different enough to have a character all their own.
Case: Includes original hardshell case.
