Rare 1975 Fender Starcaster Semi-Hollowbody Electric!

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Rare 1975 Fender Starcaster w/OHSC ! Stunning Flamed-Maple Semi-Hollowbody! FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING !!! This is a USA-made 1975 Fender Starcaster electric guitar, Fender's answer to Gibson's popular ES-335. Designed by Gene Fields, it is a rare asymmetrical (offset) double cutaway semi-hollowbody, and has an arched top and arched back. The maple top and back are highly flamed and multi-bound, and the sides, neck and 22-fret fingerboard are maple, as well. The peghead has a painted beveled treble-side edge, mocha brown on this guitar, a feature not seen before or since on Fender guitars. Traditional features include bolt-on neck, 6-per-side Fender tuning machines, chrome hardware, and fixed bridge. A raised black pickguard, 5 control knobs (master, 2 volume/2 tone), 3-way switch on upper treble bout, two f-holes, and dual logo-embossed humbucking pickups complete the look. This guitar sounds nothing like a Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jaguar, Mustang, et al. It is truly unique among Fenders. Overall this '75 Fender is in terrific condition, and besides some minor hardware appears to be completely original. The serial number, 674765, is stamped on back of the 3-bolt neck plate. The neck end is ink-stamped 0999-4555 and also has a decal with several Fender inspectors listed. The guitar recently came back from a skilled luthier for a full inspection and detailed cleaning and maintenance, including waxing and polishing the body and neck, cleaning corroded strap buttons, nut, pickup covers, and control knobs. Additionally, I spent several hours taking apart the heavily corroded bridge and all of it's components. I was able to clean and de-rust the original saddles, screws, springs, and height adjusters and get them all moving and functioning. I had to replace a couple of center intonation screws and a few height adjuster screws, and the originals are included. Additionally, the tuning post bushing/washers on the high E and D strings appear to be changed and the brass nut appears to be replaced (shimmed on one side). The original Tobacco Sunburst finish is in fabulous condition. T are a few finish "cracks" on top (just in the poly), any other blemishes ther are inconsequential. The back has minimal buckle marks, a little more finish "cracking" than on top, and very minor blemishes, nearly invisible. The back of the neck is smooth and fast except for one small spot behind the first fret, probably from a guitar stand or hanger, w the topcoat is worn and slightly erose to the touch (no effect on playability at all). The two areas of discoloration are purely cosmetic. The maple fingerboard is near perfect and the wide, meaty frets are in fantastic condition. The electronics and controls all work correctly and this '75 Starcaster plays and sounds great. The bridge saddles are set pretty low and the action is currently set medium (3/16ths at the 12th fret), but the neck is set flush in the pocket, no micro-tilt adjustment has been made yet, and you should be able to set it up however you like it. The original Fender hardshell case is a total bonus. These cases are hard to find if you don't have one, and the guitar's shape is not conducive to fitting in a new generic one. The original Fender Starcaster Owner's Manual is included, as are the full set of hex wrenches that came with the guitar. PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER GUITARS! JUST CLICK THE LINK AT THE UPPER RIGHT. Forget about "bid high, bid often"! Buy it Now ! International eBayers welcome! I have shipped guitars to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and California, too! :-) No shipping to Italy, sorry. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SHIP OVERSEAS OR NOT SO IF YOUR COUNTRY IS NOT LISTED ABOVE PLEASE CHECK WITH ME FIRST. Item sold "as is". Please check my "detailed seller feedback" link at upper right and bid and buy with confidence. Your complete ... read more

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