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Lentz Reserve S (Stratocaster) - $4,000 (fremont / union city / newark)
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- Body: 1-Piece Cabinet Aged Ash (Reserve spec)
- Neck: 1-Piece Uber Flame Maple (Reserve spec)
- *Neck shape: C .88-1.025
- *Nut width: 1 11/16; 9.5" radius
- 6105 frets, recently dressed
- Custom wound Lentz PUs
- Callaham trem
- Gloss Black "Lamp" nitro finish
- *Weight: 6lb 11oz (prior to adding the Ilitch system)
- Nachocaster case
*-marked descriptions/measurements are from a PrimeGuitar listing of this guitar from ~5 years ago. I actually think that it is the Lentz Standard nut width though (1.655).
The guitar is in great condition but has various dings and scratches, as you would expect from a used guitar with a thin nitro finish. Namely, contact wear, light brush "swirls", and a couple of finish dings. The frets are in great condition.
The original pickguard warps a bit (see last pic); never bugged me but I'll put a new pickguard in the case; the trem cavity cover was missing when I purchased the guitar, but a standard plate fits if desired.
Electronic updates: The previous owner replaced the 3-way switch+pots with an Emerson 5-way switch+pots (original switch+pots included). I did get an Ilitch noise cancelling system installed to get rid of the hum. This is the same system that e.g. John Frusciante has in his vintage Strat. Brilliant system that retains the single coil characteristics while eliminating the noise. All electronic upgrades are reversible.
Asking $4000o. Happy to consider reasonable trade offers +/- cash (see guitars of interest at the end of this posting).
Acceptable payments: Cash and Zelle.
Sorry, but local sale only. I can meet in the SF Bay Area.
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You can find more details on their website: https://lentzguitar.com/lentz-guitar-s-lvs/
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I am getting a lot of trade offers so let me specify my interest a bit more:
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