Equipped with Proper Passive & “Froosh” Handwound Pickups.
All of my Proper Modified Fenders sell quickly. I’ll have more if you miss out.
Made in 1998 for the 1999 launch of Fender’s Classic Series line. Very good condition with only light signs of use throughout. No major cosmetic damage, dents, paint chips, or noticeable defects. Frets have approximately 80% life remaining at the lowest point. These came with vintage-style frets from the factory and still have plenty of life left.
This neck has the best authentically aged poly finish I’ve seen on a Mexican Strat. 10x better than anything Fender Mexico cranks out today. In 1998, Fender Mexico needed to deliver a product comparable to the Made in Japan reissues that were ramping down. The tuners are 10x better than the Vintera series and so is the neck profile and feel.
Cranston Guitars Tech Summary:
• Brand new Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut professionally installed, with edges rounded for maximum comfort and tuning stability. $60
• Brand new NYXL .010 gauge strings installed and professional setup completed. $50
• Equipped with our $399 Proper Passive loaded pickguard featuring our top-of-the-line handwound “Froosh” pickup set
• Body, neck, and hardware are all original
Check out the linked YouTube video that explains Proper Passive!
*Free gig bag included with purchase.
*Fast free shipping.
*Lifetime warranty on all electronics under the pickguard. Best in the business.
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We don’t just love Strats—we adore them. Proper Instruments redefines the simplicity of Leo’s original design. Most Strats are muddy when the tone controls are below 7. Players just live with it—or add a treble bleed.
That’s child’s play.
Proper Passive is built to be usable from 0–10—you can’t get a bad sound, even at bedroom volumes. 0 starts your journey—JM/BB-style. 10 delivers full SRV bite and presence. Everything in between is there for the taking.
All with no batteries or useless blender controls, Ever.
Setup, overhaul, or full restoration—we’ve got you.
Every guitar is different. We take the time to understand what you have and what you want before recommending our services. No upsells. No guesswork. Just real guidance backed by experience.
For larger or specialty work, we partner with Boylan Guitars in Harrisville, RI—our community partner.
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