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Lightweight at 7 Ibs even and super resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jumbo frets are in good shape with ~75% life remaining..these things last forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional setup included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e with purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck, Body, Tuners, Bridge, and Saddles are all original to this American made instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMint Green Pickguard, Aged White Pickup Covers, Gavitt Cloth Wiring, Hand-Wound Pickups were installed in-house at Cranston Guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardshell Case Included, Quick Shipping or Local Pickup!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Cranston Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48817717379323,"sku":null,"price":879.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/9111\/0907\/files\/85C0FD50-4CAB-4C3D-8473-9685280872C7.jpg?v=1777338020"},{"product_id":"2014-squier-simon-neil-stratocaster-fiesta-red-6-8lbs","title":"2014 Squier Simon Neil Stratocaster - Fiesta Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s a 2014 Squier Simon Neil Classic Vibe Stratocaster in near mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI went over this guitar thoroughly and could not find a single scratch, ding, scuff, or blemish aside from the \u003cstrong\u003eone\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly shown in photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets show zero wear—this one was likely rarely played, if at all. 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