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Post subject: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:14 pm
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I have been searching for a masterbuilt 54 ,the few I've found were either to heavy(7.3 lbs is about my limit) or in bad shape, looking for very clean with all cases and items.would like one closer to NOS like the Mark Kendrick's were, don't like the relic(dark neck look).Any leads would be appreciated.


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:31 am
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Here's one. I don't know if you've checked it out or not.
http://www.gbase.com/gear/fender-custom ... -anniversa


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:24 am
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thanks Butterscotch, called this guy last week, told him I was interest, wanted some more info on it, he blew me off, asked him why it has a butterfly string tree, silence. I have been searching all over, I am prepared to pay top dollar, but it must be a good, clean example.


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:04 am
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just got an email from that store, now says it's sold, unbelievable! cash in hand and not one around anywhere, you would think in this economy a few people would be wanting to sell these?


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:35 am
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It won't have to be dead mint, but clean, with everything there, never thought these would dry up as much as I'm seeing.


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:54 am
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Here's one for sale at a dealer in the UK. Doesn't even have the original case, and if you convert that price into $$$ you'll see how expensive good guitars are over here!

http://www.guitarvillage.co.uk/product- ... se+%26+COA


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:18 pm
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The Mark Kendrick NOS '54s are awesome. I was very lucky to find a nice light one. No plans to sell it though. Best of luck in your search!


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:11 pm
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found it! a Dennis Galuszka, 7.2 lbs very clean looks NOS, it will be here thursday, UPS air/2nd day, I will give a full report when it arrives.


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:26 pm
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That seemed fairly easy. Remember-pictures are mandatory! :)


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:41 pm
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Ha! easy! I spent the last few weeks searching the web, making calls, had deals fall through, most were sold by the time I called.Being very picky about certain things also narrowed down the prospects, this one looks incredible in photos(really great grain in the body), can't wait to get it in my hands.I will give a full report with pics after it arrives.


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:31 pm
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Congrats!


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:24 am
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Patience and money were the key words :wink:
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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:47 am
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Pics when you get it! :)


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:09 pm
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just got done doing a full setup, fret polish, this thing is incredible! don't know why I waited so many years to get one, sound wise it blows all the strats I've had away.I will follow up with a better review and pics in a few days, too busy playing right now!


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Post subject: Re: help finding a 50th anniversary 54 strat.
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:57 am
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Congrats, these are truly classic instruments!

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