{"product_id":"04-2800005774979","title":"[SN 10337] USED FENDER JAPAN (-2015) \/ The Ventures Signature ST-165VR See-Through Black Sunburst -1998- [04]","description":"A 1998 Fender Japan \/ ST-165VR See-Through Black Sunburst has arrived in stock.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThis is a Signature Model for The Ventures, produced from 1996 to 1999.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThis Stratocaster is the “Jerry McGee” model—named after Jerry McGee, who, while best known for his work with The Ventures, participated in countless sessions starting in the 1960s, and whose playing can be heard on various classic albums.\u003cbr\u003e \nWe also carry Don Wilson’s Jazzmaster and Bob Bogle’s Jazz Bass in our lineup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nPacked with unique features befitting a signature model, it boasts a distinctive See-Through Black Sunburst finish with gold hardware, Race Sensor pickups, Sombrero knobs, and The Ventures logo on the headstock.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe controls consist of one volume knob, a TBX tone control, and an active mid-boost—along with the aforementioned pickups—revealing the influence of the Eric Clapton model, which Jerry McGee himself favored.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nIt features a maple neck with a bound neck and block position marks, a 7.25\"R fingerboard radius, and 22 frets with a raised edge.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nVisually, there are some minor scratches and the gold hardware has lost some of its luster, but considering its age, it shows very little wear and is in clean condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nAlthough there is still some adjustment range left on the truss rod, the cross-slot nut was cracked and has been replaced with a hex nut.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nPerhaps because it wasn’t played very often, the frets show almost no wear and are still in good playing condition.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe neck shows a slight amount of lift, but with the current standard string height setting, there is no muffling of the sound.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nIt comes with the original black Tolex case (expired).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nSerial Number: 10337\u003cbr\u003e \nWeight: 3.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nCondition: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues with normal use\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nSerial Number: 10337\u003cbr\u003e \nYear of Manufacture: 1998\u003cbr\u003e \nCase: Original black Tolex case\u003cbr\u003e \nAccessories: Tonearm\u003cbr\u003e \nWeight: 3.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* Any specifications listed regarding the truss rod, remaining fret life, string action, etc., were measured by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.\u003cbr\u003e \nThese measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.\u003cbr\u003e \nWe sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding in such cases.","brand":"FENDER JAPAN (-2015)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68070245564668,"sku":"04-2800005774979","price":257500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2247\/6028\/files\/e4213e243da9497baffb3e0db8a3f167_202611047661568.jpg?v=1793783204","url":"https:\/\/intl.ishibashi.co.jp\/ja\/products\/04-2800005774979","provider":"Ishibashi Music Corporation. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}