{"product_id":"homer-haynes-limited-edition-hle-57-fender-custom-shop-stratocaster-usa-1988","title":"SOLD - Homer Haynes Limited Edition (HLE) ’57 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster - USA 1988","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yRm2Es83TTI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited Edition 91\/500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Fender Custom Shop was co-founded in 1987 by John Page and Michael Stevens. Though its primary purpose was to produce one-off custom instruments for artists and the public, in 1988 the Custom Shop released its first limited edition Stratocaster, the Homer Haynes Limited Edition (a run of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe instrument is based on a 1957 Strat and featured a gold anodized pickguard (a plain white guard was also included in the case), gold hardware, and a Custom Shop logo and serial number (1-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e) on the back of the headstock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHomer Haynes was the guitar-playing half of the musical comedy team Homer \u0026amp; Jethro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis very early Custom Shop Limited Edition guitar is #91 of only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e guitars produced and was based on Homer’s original ’50s Strat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Contoured solid Alder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple, 25.5\" scale\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Carve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft V Shape\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFretboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple, 21 fret\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInlays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Dots\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender Custom Shop Single Coils\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume, Tone, Tone, 5 way pickup selector\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anodized Gold and single layer white guards supplied\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender Tremolo\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Fender Tweed Hard-shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis guitar has certainly been loved and played and shows the cosmetic wear that comes with constant use. But as we have consistently found; a guitar that has been played a lot, in most cases indicates that it’s a great guitar, with this one being no exception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere has been significant player wear to the top bout, so much so that has exposed the copper component in the deep glow of the gold finish, with some areas of the exposed solid alder on show – which we think looks great! Some areas on the sides have been affected in this way, showing natural wear of the guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe body shows a number of light dings and some light to medium finish checking. Some minor scratches on the back but nothing too offensive. The guitar has minimal fret wear and plays exceptionally well. The trem plate cover on the back of the guitar has some small cracks and a very small piece missing at one of the bottom two screws. All of the wear is purely cosmetic and in no way effects the exceptional playing quality of this wonderful guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis guitar sounds great delivering a classic Stratocaster tone and is an incredible collector’s instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Definitely one not to miss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes in non-original hardshell case in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53839051784511,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G32781877","price":2747.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/Homer_Haynes_Limited_Edition_HLE_57_Fender_Custom_Shop_Stratocaster_-_USA_1988.jpg?v=1782094988","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/homer-haynes-limited-edition-hle-57-fender-custom-shop-stratocaster-usa-1988","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}