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1999 Fender Chris Impellitteri Signature Stratocaster ST68G-115CI Candy Apple Red '68 Vintage Reissue, Japan CIJ

1999 Fender Chris Impellitteri Signature Stratocaster ST68G-115CI Candy Apple Red '68 Vintage Reissue, Japan CIJ

Up for sale, a 1999 Fender Chris Impellitteri Signature Stratocaster model ST68G-115CI in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This rare “Crafted in Japan” Strat was designed in collaboration with super-shredder Impelliteri, boasting a unique set of features including USA Fender pickups comprising two Noiseless (Neck/Middle) and one Texas Special single coil, a ‘68-spec large headstock with block logo, jumbo fretwire, a single scalloped fret (the 21st), and a gloss Old Candy Apple Red finish accented by gold hardware.

Tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard, and this Impelitteri Signature ST68G-115CI weighs 7lbs 10oz. Via the five-way pickup selector, the Noiseless single coils in the neck and middle positions yield a sparkling response and hum-free performance, while the Texas Special at the bridge has a slightly overwound design for an extra kick of oomph and snarling twang. This Impelitter Stratocaster ST68-115CI has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, dialed in with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender-to-chunky C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .975” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 ¼” radius
-Frets: Jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1 9/16”, bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh (gold-plated)
-Serialization: “Crafted in Japan” script, O-prefix
-Factory Markings: Chris Impellitteri signature decal on peghead

Body Specs:

-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Noiseless stacked single coil x2 (N/M), Texas Special single coil (B)
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Synchronized Tremolo, jack-cup (gold-plated)
-Plastics: Three-ply mint green pickguard, cream knobs/pickup covers

This particular iteration of Candy Apple Red is abbreviated "OCR" in the Fender Japan catalog for Old Candy Apple Red, denoting a darker and more vintage-correct shade of this classic custom color than previous Fender Japan offerings. There are just a few small dings on the body as a whole, largely limited to the lower bout, and the gloss on the neck profile is clean and smooth.

A modern Fender-branded gigbag is included.
$857.50

Original: $2,449.99

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1999 Fender Chris Impellitteri Signature Stratocaster ST68G-115CI Candy Apple Red '68 Vintage Reissue, Japan CIJ

$2,449.99

$857.50
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Description

Up for sale, a 1999 Fender Chris Impellitteri Signature Stratocaster model ST68G-115CI in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This rare “Crafted in Japan” Strat was designed in collaboration with super-shredder Impelliteri, boasting a unique set of features including USA Fender pickups comprising two Noiseless (Neck/Middle) and one Texas Special single coil, a ‘68-spec large headstock with block logo, jumbo fretwire, a single scalloped fret (the 21st), and a gloss Old Candy Apple Red finish accented by gold hardware.

Tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard, and this Impelitteri Signature ST68G-115CI weighs 7lbs 10oz. Via the five-way pickup selector, the Noiseless single coils in the neck and middle positions yield a sparkling response and hum-free performance, while the Texas Special at the bridge has a slightly overwound design for an extra kick of oomph and snarling twang. This Impelitter Stratocaster ST68-115CI has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, dialed in with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender-to-chunky C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .975” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 ¼” radius
-Frets: Jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1 9/16”, bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh (gold-plated)
-Serialization: “Crafted in Japan” script, O-prefix
-Factory Markings: Chris Impellitteri signature decal on peghead

Body Specs:

-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Noiseless stacked single coil x2 (N/M), Texas Special single coil (B)
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Synchronized Tremolo, jack-cup (gold-plated)
-Plastics: Three-ply mint green pickguard, cream knobs/pickup covers

This particular iteration of Candy Apple Red is abbreviated "OCR" in the Fender Japan catalog for Old Candy Apple Red, denoting a darker and more vintage-correct shade of this classic custom color than previous Fender Japan offerings. There are just a few small dings on the body as a whole, largely limited to the lower bout, and the gloss on the neck profile is clean and smooth.

A modern Fender-branded gigbag is included.
1999 Fender Chris Impellitteri Signature Stratocaster ST68G-115CI Candy Apple Red '68 Vintage Reissue, Japan CIJ | Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar