RARE! 1996 Fender USA Roland Ready GC-1 Stratocaster GK-2 PU Strat! +OHSC 74857

Description (see more pics below)
You're looking at a 50th Anniversary 1996 American Standard Fender GC-1 Roland Ready Stratocaster in Candy Apple Red finish. These are extremely rare models, as Fender made a small number in the USA before they switched production to Mexico in 1997, so 99.9% of GC-1s you see are Mexican.

Some of the differences from the Mexico model beyond overall build quality, are factory hard case, 2-point tremolo with block style saddles, Micro-Tilt neck adjustment, spaghetti logo on headstock, no-load tone control, and hotter output ceramic pickups. But basically it’s very close in features to the Mexican one. Biggest difference is it’s specs are like that of any other American Strat of its day, so yea, you can feel the quality difference.

You are probably aware these play like a normal Strat but with the added bonus of a 13-pin jack that enables you to connect via MIDI to many Roland effect units. Not only is this guitar rare, it is extremely clean. No dings or marks. Frets are in great condition. It is ready to go. Comes with fitted Fender hard case and tremolo bar. Weight is 8 pounds, 1 ounce. I do a full setup and expert packing: details below. Thanks for looking! (video on how I pack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIztZCcirBo)

What You Get
-- Full setup, cleaning, and new strings.
-- FREE USA shipping.
-- 30-day return policy.
-- Ship within 1 business day--pro packing.

Additional Info
Equipped with a GK-2 Roland pickup, this unique model Strat is an awesome player that manages to do even more than the already versatile Stratocaster typically does. The electronics system allows the player complete control of their sound, fitted with dual outputs (1/4” and 13-pin) and the ability to play through them independently or simultaneously. The 5-way switch grants the player access to all the Stratocaster tones they know and love, while the Roland GK-2 enabled pickup affords endless midi possibilities.

Guitar Setup
All setups are done by our in-house luthier. Setup includes new strings (9s or 10s depending on what the nut is cut for), overall polish, cleaning any gunk off fingerboard, oiling neck, and polishing frets when necessary. We spray out any pots that are noisy, turn the truss rod (if necessary) and set string height at low-to-medium action depending on string buzz present. Since setup is highly subjective you may need to get it set to your particular needs by your personal luthier. Basses get the same treatment minus the string change. Thanks!

Packing
I use quality boxes, thick bubble wrap, and peanuts to pack guitars. I have a very high rate of successful guitar and bass shipping (meaning few damaged instruments). I have been doing this 10 years and know how to pack well--with or without a hard case. I wrote a detailed story with photos on how I pack a guitar, which you can find on my StillKickinMusic site blog. If you Google "THERE IN ONE PIECE...How to Pack a Guitar" you will find it. Thanks.