{"product_id":"1999-fender-chris-impellitteri-signature-stratocaster-st68g-115ci-candy-apple-red-68-vintage-reissue-japan-cij-1","title":"1999 Fender Chris Impellitteri Signature Stratocaster ST68G-115CI Candy Apple Red '68 Vintage Reissue, Japan CIJ","description":"Up for sale, a 1999 Fender Chris Impellitteri Signature Stratocaster model ST68G-115CI in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This rare “Crafted in Japan” Strat was designed in collaboration with super-shredder Impelliteri, boasting a unique set of features including USA Fender pickups comprising two Noiseless (Neck\/Middle) and one Texas Special single coil, a ‘68-spec large headstock with block logo, jumbo fretwire, a single scalloped fret (the 21st), and a gloss Old Candy Apple Red finish accented by gold hardware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTonewoods include an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard, and this Impelitteri Signature ST68G-115CI weighs 7lbs 10oz. Via the five-way pickup selector, the Noiseless single coils in the neck and middle positions yield a sparkling response and hum-free performance, while the Texas Special at the bridge has a slightly overwound design for an extra kick of oomph and snarling twang. This Impelitter Stratocaster ST68-115CI has been professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar, dialed in 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: Slender-to-chunky C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .975” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 ¼” radius\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Jumbo, no wear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 25 ½”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1 9\/16”, bone\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh (gold-plated)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: “Crafted in Japan” script, O-prefix\u003cbr\u003e\n-Factory Markings: Chris Impellitteri signature decal on peghead\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Alder\u003cbr\u003e\n-Pickups: Noiseless stacked single coil x2 (N\/M), Texas Special single coil (B)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: Synchronized Tremolo, jack-cup (gold-plated)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Three-ply mint green pickguard, cream knobs\/pickup covers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis particular iteration of Candy Apple Red is abbreviated \"OCR\" in the Fender Japan catalog for Old Candy Apple Red, denoting a darker and more vintage-correct shade of this classic custom color than previous Fender Japan offerings. There are just a few small dings on the body as a whole, largely limited to the lower bout, and the gloss on the neck profile is clean and smooth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA modern Fender-branded gigbag is included.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48644275306752,"sku":"O096629_NEW","price":2449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_2e1f4a9d-17df-4805-819c-d340f871d0b6.jpg?v=1777058771","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1999-fender-chris-impellitteri-signature-stratocaster-st68g-115ci-candy-apple-red-68-vintage-reissue-japan-cij-1","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}