Hey guys, might be able to score a decent deal on this “E series” MIJ Strat. I don’t know much about MIJ so I was a bit skeptical when I saw a few things like the pick guard being a bit off on the horn and the neck plate. Everything else seems in order according to my research, but could not find much info. The guy has never popped the neck to confirm the year or model. It has been obviously modded but he claims only the bridge pickup was changed to an old 80s Duncan Rail (I believe all 3 pickups were). He’s the second owner and says the original owner from a local store did the mods and estimated the year to ‘85.
To me it all seems right, apart from the quirks i mentioned but seems from my googling would sill fit MIJ of the era. Is there any experts around that could help confirm I’m not getting screwed over? Always wanted an old 50s style aged white with maple neck like this. I heard great things about the early MIJ. I haven’t tried it yet, he lives rather far from me so I am waiting to be sure before I make the trip.
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To me it all seems right, apart from the quirks i mentioned but seems from my googling would sill fit MIJ of the era. Is there any experts around that could help confirm I’m not getting screwed over? Always wanted an old 50s style aged white with maple neck like this. I heard great things about the early MIJ. I haven’t tried it yet, he lives rather far from me so I am waiting to be sure before I make the trip.
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