{"product_id":"1987-squier-st-357-mij-stratocaster-black-maple","title":"1987 Squier ST-357 Stratocaster Black w\/ Maple Neck MIJ—E7!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for grabs is this killer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1987 Squier MIJ ST-357 Stratocaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. E7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneck, body, hardware, tuners, and output jack are all original to the guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The only change from original is the loaded pickguard—and it’s a serious upgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is easily one of the best Squier necks I’ve ever played. It has some real girth to it and gets noticeably chunkier as you move up the neck. If you like a substantial vintage-style Strat neck that actually feels like something in your hand, this one is fantastic. 7.25\" radius with vintage style frets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frets are in excellent shape with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85% fret life remaining and no divots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmetically, expect scratches and normal signs of play wear consistent with a nearly 40-year-old guitar. The only notable ding I could find is on the lower bass bout on the back and is clearly shown in the photos. Overall, this guitar has aged beautifully and its truly a joy to play. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ST-357 is equipped with one of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$329 Proper Passive™ Loaded Pickguards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandwound \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper ’58 Strat pickups (brand new unreleased set $229)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloth push-back wiring throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak Grigsby or CRL 5-way switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTS 250k pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper Passive™ wiring and electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree gig-bag with purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree QR tracker for life on QRguitar.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is everything you want out of a great vintage-style Strat—clear, dynamic, touch-sensitive, woody, and ridiculously musical. This guitar absolutely rips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree shipping anywhere in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery guitar receives a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull professional setup before leaving our shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and arrives ready to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49225103769851,"sku":"CG-HG5P7TVQZ","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/9111\/0907\/files\/IMG_E4271.jpg?v=1787839624","url":"https:\/\/cranstonguitars.com\/products\/1987-squier-st-357-mij-stratocaster-black-maple","provider":"Cranston Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}