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FS: Xaviere XV-870 Strat (with many upgrades) - $210 shipped
I've got a modded Xaviere XV-870 in surf green and rosewood fretboard with mint green pickguard and aged white parts. It's been upgraded with the following: Tonerider Surfari pickups, Acme CTS 250K pots, an Acme CTS Blender pot (in place of lower tone pot), CRL 5-way, and an Orange Drop cap for the electornics; a Wilkinson vintage bridge w/ steel block; Wilkinson EZ Lock tuners; and genuine Fender aged white plastic parts.
The guitar is in excellent condition. The only two cosmetic flaws are a small nick on the side of the rosewood fretboard at the 7th fret and a few tiny spots around the trem cavity where the finish rubbed off. I also do not seem to have the trem cover. I always take those off of my guitars, and it seems that it has gotten lost. They're only a few bucks at the most, though, if you need one. Additionally, the trem tip is white and not aged white. You can probably age it in coffee/tea, though.
This guitar easily beats out MIM Fender Strats, especially with the upgrades. You won't find a nicer Strat anywhere near this price.
Here's the link to the stock guitar, for a list of the specs. The trem and tuners can also be found on this site:
http://www.guitarfetish.com/XV-870-Surf-Green-Rosewood-Fingerboard_p_999.html
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Wilkinson-Vintage-Tremolo-Pop-In-Arm-with-Block_p_897.html
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Wilkinson-EZLok-Vintage-Style-Tuners-for-Fender-Headstocks_p_886.html
Here's a link to Tonerider's site for details on the pickups:
http://www.tonerider.com/pickups/stratpickups.html
Here's a link to a description of the Acme Blender kit (Note: I did not install the volume kit):
http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Wiring-Kit-Fender-Stratocaster-Blender-P1168C153.aspx
As you can add up, with the cost of shipping, I've put in about $250 worth of upgrades into the guitar--not including any labor costs for installation. The thing is a monster now. Nothing anywhere near this price can touch it.
The pics are below. Keep in mind that surf green is near impossible to photograph accurately. It's a bit greener than it looks in the picture.
Send a PM if interested.
I've got a modded Xaviere XV-870 in surf green and rosewood fretboard with mint green pickguard and aged white parts. It's been upgraded with the following: Tonerider Surfari pickups, Acme CTS 250K pots, an Acme CTS Blender pot (in place of lower tone pot), CRL 5-way, and an Orange Drop cap for the electornics; a Wilkinson vintage bridge w/ steel block; Wilkinson EZ Lock tuners; and genuine Fender aged white plastic parts.
The guitar is in excellent condition. The only two cosmetic flaws are a small nick on the side of the rosewood fretboard at the 7th fret and a few tiny spots around the trem cavity where the finish rubbed off. I also do not seem to have the trem cover. I always take those off of my guitars, and it seems that it has gotten lost. They're only a few bucks at the most, though, if you need one. Additionally, the trem tip is white and not aged white. You can probably age it in coffee/tea, though.
This guitar easily beats out MIM Fender Strats, especially with the upgrades. You won't find a nicer Strat anywhere near this price.
Here's the link to the stock guitar, for a list of the specs. The trem and tuners can also be found on this site:
http://www.guitarfetish.com/XV-870-Surf-Green-Rosewood-Fingerboard_p_999.html
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Wilkinson-Vintage-Tremolo-Pop-In-Arm-with-Block_p_897.html
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Wilkinson-EZLok-Vintage-Style-Tuners-for-Fender-Headstocks_p_886.html
Here's a link to Tonerider's site for details on the pickups:
http://www.tonerider.com/pickups/stratpickups.html
Here's a link to a description of the Acme Blender kit (Note: I did not install the volume kit):
http://www.acmeguitarworks.com/Wiring-Kit-Fender-Stratocaster-Blender-P1168C153.aspx
As you can add up, with the cost of shipping, I've put in about $250 worth of upgrades into the guitar--not including any labor costs for installation. The thing is a monster now. Nothing anywhere near this price can touch it.
The pics are below. Keep in mind that surf green is near impossible to photograph accurately. It's a bit greener than it looks in the picture.
Send a PM if interested.
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