Thanks, Christopher! The issue here is a) it's a private sale and b) it's 1500 miles away. I've already told you about the candy apple red Strat I have and this one could be like having a true classic vintage to play out and be less concerned about having it nicked up or even stolen. It's priced nearly equivalent to these "Master Built" Strats I've seen advertised that have nothing vintage in them except they're distressed and supposedly rebuilt to be authentic.......but you're right..........this is still a lot of cash and not dealing with reputable Gruhn Guitars or Chicago Music Exchange who really back their guitars. It is pretty though and like the guy selling it told me when he thought he'd keep it forever....he wanted it to look as close to brand new off the shelf Fender Stratocaster factory custom color as the professional refinisher could get it without any purposeful road wearing or yellowing and from the few pics I'd say he achieved this!!

Really digging your latest course by the way, C.S.!!

Jim C.