1996 Fender Ventures Signature Limited Edition Stratocaster STR-165VR Midnight Black w/ Tweed Case, Japan MIJ
$2,899.99
$2,899.99
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Up for sale, a 1996 Fender Limited Edition The Ventures Stratocaster model STR-165VR in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Only produced from 1996-99, this rare “Made in Japan” Strat was designed in tandem with The Ventures’ lead guitarist (and session legend) Gerry McGee, boasting premium features including gold hardware, USA-made Gold Lace Sensor single coil pickups, an active preamp, and a transparent Midnight Black gloss finish.
Weighing 7lbs 7oz, tonewoods include an ash body, paired with a maple neck and bound 22 fret rosewood fretboard with block inlay. The “Gold” is the original Lace Sensor design, featuring a unique radiant Field Barrier system that surrounds both the coil and the magnets and reduces 60-cycle hum. The patented Lace Micro Combs replace traditional bobbins, yielding a wider tonal range and better string-to-string balance than most standard single coils. The Gold iteration is specifically designed to deliver a tonal profile consistent with a ‘50s Strat, yielding ample snap and chime. Coupled with the active MDX mid-boost circuit and TBX center-detent Tone control, this Strat is particularly versatile. This Limited Edition STR-165VR Stratocaster benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .835” 1st fret, .925” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” radius, pearloid block inlays
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
-Headstock: “Spaghetti” Fender and Ventures logos
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” five-digit serial and ‘F’ logo stamped into neck plate
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Gold Lace Sensor x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone, MDX Boost, five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Synchronized Tremolo, jack cup
-Plastics: Four-ply white pearloid pickguard, witch hat knobs, cream switch tip
The transparent Midnight Black gloss finish is a unique sunburst variant highlighting the grain of the ash body with black body edges.There is some shallow buckle wear on the back and a few minor marks on the body as a whole. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean with minimal wear.
A Fender USA tweed hardshell case is included.
Weighing 7lbs 7oz, tonewoods include an ash body, paired with a maple neck and bound 22 fret rosewood fretboard with block inlay. The “Gold” is the original Lace Sensor design, featuring a unique radiant Field Barrier system that surrounds both the coil and the magnets and reduces 60-cycle hum. The patented Lace Micro Combs replace traditional bobbins, yielding a wider tonal range and better string-to-string balance than most standard single coils. The Gold iteration is specifically designed to deliver a tonal profile consistent with a ‘50s Strat, yielding ample snap and chime. Coupled with the active MDX mid-boost circuit and TBX center-detent Tone control, this Strat is particularly versatile. This Limited Edition STR-165VR Stratocaster benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .835” 1st fret, .925” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” radius, pearloid block inlays
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
-Headstock: “Spaghetti” Fender and Ventures logos
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” five-digit serial and ‘F’ logo stamped into neck plate
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Gold Lace Sensor x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone, MDX Boost, five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Synchronized Tremolo, jack cup
-Plastics: Four-ply white pearloid pickguard, witch hat knobs, cream switch tip
The transparent Midnight Black gloss finish is a unique sunburst variant highlighting the grain of the ash body with black body edges.There is some shallow buckle wear on the back and a few minor marks on the body as a whole. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean with minimal wear.
A Fender USA tweed hardshell case is included.
