1989 Fender Custom Shop 35th Anniversary Stratocaster – #097/500, Quilt Top, Lace Sensors

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For Sale: 1989 Fender Custom Shop 35th Anniversary Stratocaster – #097/500 | Early Custom Shop | Quilted Top + Birdseye Neck | COA | HSC Up for sale is a 1989 Fender Custom Shop 35th Anniversary Stratocaster, numbered #097 of only 500 produced, complete with its certificate of authenticity and a newer Fender hard-shell case. This is a very early Custom Shop model, coming from Fender’s third-ever Custom Shop line — making it historically significant and highly collectible. This limited-edition Strat is partially based on the Strat Plus but features several Custom Shop–only upgrades, including a stunning quilted maple top, birdseye maple neck, ebony fretboard, Lace Sensor pickups, and active electronics. These early CS instruments were built in extremely small numbers and are becoming increasingly hard to find in clean condition. Condition Excellent — 9/10 Light scratches and small dings (all shown in the photos) Tiny crack in the plastic pickguard near one screw No cracks, repairs, or structural issues Neck is straight, truss rod functions perfectly Frets are in excellent condition Recently set up here at Guitar Chimp — plays cleanly with no buzzing or dead spots The newer Fender hard-shell case has light wear but is fully functional. Specifications Model: 35th Anniversary Stratocaster (1989, Early Custom Shop) Serial: Anniversary #097/500 Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz Nut Width: 1.70" 1st Fret Depth: 0.81" 12th Fret Depth: 0.85" Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" Body: Alder w/ quilted maple top Neck: Birdseye maple Fingerboard: Ebony with abalone dot inlays Frets: 22 Electronics: Three Silver Fender Lace Sensor pickups Active electronics w/ Eric Clapton preamp circuit Master Volume, dual Tone controls 5-way selector + Mini-switches for expanded pickup combinations Hardware: Locking tuners, modern tremolo Case: Newer Fender hard-case (not original) Extras: Certificate of Authenticity included Why This Guitar Is Special ✔ Early Fender Custom Shop – historically si