Fender Strat Plus Deluxe Black 1989

Fender Strat Plus Deluxe Black 1989

Fender Strat Plus Deluxe, black, made in USA 1989. The Strat Plus launched in 1987 to wide acclaim: it was a Strat, but with clever hardware and some modern features that struck a chord with players and critics alike at the time. The Plus Deluxe launched in 1989, adding an ash body and an updated set of Lace pickups to the mix. The classic Strat Plus specs are there: 9.5" radius 22 fret neck, smooth two point tremolo system, Wilkinson roller nut and passive TBX treble booster. The updated pickups are a win in my books. Lace Sensor golds have a lovely clarity to them, but these Red/Silver/Blue sets offer a whole lot more midrange, a bit more output and a thicker, rounded low end. The little treble boost means you can wind as much extra snap and zing in as you need, and combined with the metal roller nut, there's a certain piano-like clarity and sweetness to the tone. This one is dressed in crisp black, and with the solid white pickup covers it has a bit of a Sir Eric aesthetic to it. History will be kind to these I reckon, it's very fun. Very deluxe.

Model: Fender Strat Plus Deluxe
Made: USA, 1989, Corona factory
Serial: E921005
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius
Weight: 3.640kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Lace Sensor Red/Silver/Blue single coil x3
Accessories: trem arm, new DCM hard case

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and edges and some light scuffs on the front. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and some rub wear on the back. The back has dimples on the horns and back edge, as well as widespread light scuffs around the whole body. The sides have dimples on the top horn, dents and scuffs in the elbow area, a dent and some scuffs neat the jack and a chip and some rub wear on the bottom horn. The front has dimples around the jack and bridge and some scuffs along the back edge and elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only