Fender Mike McCready Stratocaster - Heavy Relic

Well this Pearl Jam signature Strat made a massive impression in the guitar world when released in 2023 and has remained one of the most sought after models since.
This is one of the most expensive Mexican made Strats but when you look into the detail it makes a lot of sense. 
With tariffs pushing prices higher Fender decided to take the Mexican range up a notch and this is the pinnacle of the new ranges. This Strat is getting a touch close to a custom shop relic, with heavy relic body, custom signature 60's pickup set, vintage appointments and a nitro body finish all finished off in a "proper" Fender hard case.
These have an RRP of £1,699 with used examples fetching almost as much as new.
Now at Badlands we love to rock the boat, so this is a killer deal for someone after a top end Strat. 
The neck is as good as you will ever find, with rolled edges, a thin profile, excellent slab rosewood board with aged dots, it is not what you might expect out of the old Mexican site.
As to condition....ha ha, what can I say, this one is "mint" just like it left the factory, in a strange kinda way!

Here are the details from Fender - 

The Mike McCready Stratocaster captures the unmistakable sound and timeless spirit of one of rock's most enduring and influential bands. Designed in collaboration with the Pearl Jam guitarist, the Mike McCready Stratocaster is the ultimate Strat for any guitarist seeking to channel the potent power and electrifying intensity of this grunge guitar icon.

The Mike McCready Stratocaster features a hand-crafted, heavily Road Worn lacquer finish over an alder body, recreating the battle scars Mike's own Strat has earned over three decades of gruelling, sold-out tours and legendary performances. The comfy 9.5" radius slab rosewood fingerboard on a slim "C" maple neck are shaped to match McCready's treasured 1960 Strat, while the custom Mike McCready Stratocaster pickups are voiced to replicate Mike's vintage single-coils for the same timeless tone, passion and energy that define his signature sound. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo, bent-steel saddles and cold-rolled steel block ensure the purest Fender tone and performance.

With its well-worn finish and bold tones, the Mike McCready Stratocaster resonates with the soulful essence of the iconic Strat that has powered Pearl Jam's chart-topping hits and transcendent live performances across countless studios and stages.

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