188 :: 1999 Fender Custom Shop Custom Jaguar XK-50 Stratocaster electric guitar, made in USA
1999 Fender Custom Shop Custom Jaguar XK-50 Stratocaster electric guitar, made in USA; Body: British Racing Green finish; Neck: good; Fretboard: walnut; Frets: minor tarnishing; Electrics: working; Hardware: good; Case: original plush lined white leather gig bag within original fitted flight case; Other: original certificate of authenticity and accessory pack; Weight: 3.76kg; Overall condition: good *Only twenty-five of the Jaguar XK-50 Stratocaster were made, hand crafted by renowned Master Builder Steven Stern at the Fender Custom Shop in 1999 All were finished in British Racing Green and featured burr walnut from the same supplier who provide Jaguar with the wood for their interior details. The white Connolly leather gig bag is also from the same supplier who provides Jaguar with the leather for their trim The guitars were produced to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the renowned Jaguar XK engine and would hang in their most prestigious showrooms. The Jaguar motor company had almost all of them with only a handful that made it out into the public A 2002 Fender Custom Shop calendar (April) states 'The Fender Custom Shop worked very closely with the Jaguar and (Fender managing director, the legendary) Ivor Arbiter to build one of the most challenging projects the Custom Shop has ever created'
Estimate: £8000-12000
Sold For: £16500.00
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Sale Date: 8th March 2023
Sale Name: The Guitar Auction - Day One - Vintage, Classic & Modern Guitars: Part One, with Artist Associated Guitars & Memorabilia