{"product_id":"1996-fender-ventures-signature-limited-edition-stratocaster-str-165vr-midnight-black-w-tweed-case-japan-mij","title":"1996 Fender Ventures Signature Limited Edition Stratocaster STR-165VR Midnight Black w\/ Tweed Case, Japan MIJ","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWeighing 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 \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Medium C, measuring .835” 1st fret, .925” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1\/4” radius, pearloid block inlays\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Slender, no wear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 25 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1 11\/16”, bone\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh\u003cbr\u003e\n-Headstock: “Spaghetti” Fender and Ventures logos\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” five-digit serial and ‘F’ logo stamped into neck plate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Ash\u003cbr\u003e\n-Pickups: Gold Lace Sensor x3\u003cbr\u003e\n-Controls: Volume, Tone, MDX Boost, five-way pickup selector\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: Synchronized Tremolo, jack cup\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Four-ply white pearloid pickguard, witch hat knobs, cream switch tip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA Fender USA tweed hardshell case is included.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48978241978624,"sku":"10234","price":2899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_1aee4c84-92ab-4e15-bd01-c3fef83b5585.jpg?v=1783629729","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1996-fender-ventures-signature-limited-edition-stratocaster-str-165vr-midnight-black-w-tweed-case-japan-mij","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}