The STRATosphere lists new, like new and used gear every day Monday through Friday.  We always have over 5000 items to choose from on eBay at any time, but if you are interested in new arrivals, about 100 items are newly listed every day between 8 and 8:30am Eastern Time.  If you have specific requests, please don't hesitate to message us and we will do our best to get the items you are looking for.

We can't always list everything we want in our titles to identify all of the items key features.  Here are some tips and search terms to help search our listings for what you are looking for.

We generally offer guitar/bass bodies in three body configurations if they are bolt-on neck guitars: 

1.    Body hardware (Body with Bridge & Tailpiece if applicable, strap buttons, neck plate with screws, back plate/trem covers if applicable)

2.    Loaded Body (Complete body with all electronics, wiring, hardware as it would come new without modifications unless specified otherwise)

3.    Body (Body with Strap Buttons Only)

We generally offer two neck configurations:

1.    Neck Tuners (Tuners On.  It may say Neck & Tuners, Neck + Tuners, Neck w/Tuners, etc.)

2.    Neck (will give you results with and without tuners)

We offer guitars/basses that are set neck, neck through, or bolt on guitars as a husk to be the base for your custom build.

1.    Body Neck (We would only have body and Neck in the title if they were sold connected.  Body & Neck, Body + Neck, etc.)

We offer Guitar/Bass electronics in several variations:

1.    Pickup Parts Knob (or Knobs) (This configuration is all the pickups that would have come with a specific guitar/bass, wiring, knobs, switches and input jack.  Minimal Soldering would be required to get the electronics in your custom build and would generally consist of connecting a ground wire, input jack or toggle switch, after the electronics are in place on your guitar/bass).

2.    Loaded Pickguard (This is similar to the Pickups parts and knobs configuration but the pickups would be in place and attached to the original pickguard from the guitar.  A Strat Loaded Pickguard would have everything attached to the pickguard so it would pop into your S style guitar, minor wiring and minor adjustments but all original solder joints in tact between pickups and pots).

3.    Pickup Set (This would be the original pickups from the specified guitar/bass with the full length lead wires, mounting screws, springs and mounting rings if applicable).

4.    Neck, Middle or Bridge Pickup (individual Pickup you may be looking for from a specified guitar/bass.

5.    Pots Switch (Potentiometers, Switch, Capacitor and all wiring with as many original solder joints as possible, from the guitar/bass specified)

Other tips would be to keep any extra words out of the search.  If you put in any word into the search that doesn't match our title, it won't show that we have it.  

1.    We always specify the fingerboard wood without abbreviation (maple, rosewood, ebony, etc.). 

2.    Stratocaster is always STRAT, Telecaster is always TELE.  

3.    Common Series naming that may help you search:  Classic Vibe 50s/60s/70s,  American Vintage always has AV II and the full year (1963, 1977, etc.), Standard, Professional II, Professional Classic, Vintera, Sonic, Affinity, Road Worn, Ultra, Ultra Luxe, etc..  Artist series will have their last name in the title but don't try to find everything by full name.  

4.    Color is always mentioned in the title for the body unless it is only one option (Buddy Guy or SRV Loaded Body for instance).  The color may be abbreviated so it may be best to try a couple different ways (surf, green, srf) or leave a color out and browse the options we do have for a specific series you are looking for.

Please reach out if you have questions or don't find what you are looking for.  We have a great customer service team and we're happy to assist!

1. Do we offer discounts?

Any sort of potential discount or deal would likely be dependent on the specific item(s) that you're interested in, and we'd need to know the 12-digit item number of the item to investigate them further since there are a few different factors that may go into pricing, such as changes implemented by manufacturers, the age of a particular listing, and so on. In general, we set our own asking prices so there is often minimal wiggle room.  We do always have discounted items that get released on the 1st of every month, and we generally have at least 1 end of the year sale.  In addition to sale items, theSTRATosphere is always looking for unique offerings, manufacturer closeouts, exclusive items, etc., to offer its customers at great prices.

2. Where do we get the products we sell?

Unlike some of our competitors, theSTRATosphere typically offers parts from new A-Stock instruments that we received from manufacturers and we make the sum of their parts and components available for sale to customers, repair technicians, luthiers, and/or creative folks that want to assemble their own instruments, just as we have been for about 20 years now!  Most of our items are considered "open box" items because they come from whole instruments thatve already been assembled, set up to play, and passed through the factorys quality control department, so it should have little to no play time on it, and they should be free from any defects too! In addition to open box parts, we are dealers and distributors for many parts brands and products that will come with full manufacturer's warranties.  If we are selling Used, demo or B stock items, they will be clearly marked as such in the titles of our listings.  Lastly, theSTRATosphere would NEVER sell counterfeit products where we claimed it was something it wasn't, or from a guitar/bass that it wasn't.  We pride ourselves on transparency, we are owned and operated by musicians, and we have dedicated customer service staff that will work hard to get you the gear you are looking for.

3. Is the part you are looking at compatible with your guitar/bass?

For the best fit and function we can only recommend pairing items that are the same make and model. We would suggest consulting with a Luthier or a trusted guitar technician.  In the past several years, most Fender and Squier parts from the same body shape (Strat, Tele, Jazz, etc.) are compatible.  Hole spacings, dimensions of neck pocket, etc.  However, even if an item is a direct replacement to what you had, there will likely be necessary adjustments.  Expect that a completed custom build will need final setup, wiring, and potential fret leveling/crowing/polishing.

 4. Can we combine Shipping?

Yes, on most items we can. Please commit to purchase the items, request a total and we will invoice you accordingly. If it will not allow you to request a total, please add a note to the order requesting: Combine and refund excess S & H. We will then refund the excess S & H once the order has shipped. Some items cannot be combined due to packaging size and damage concerns: such as: a neck and body, a neck and pickguard, multiple hardshell cases or say a neck and gig bag.

RETURN POLICY

We have a 30 day return policy. You can return the item for any reason within that time frame. It must be returned in the condition received.

RETURN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Please pack well and return to:

The STRATosphere

112 Crawley Falls Rd.

Brentwood, NH 03833

Please include your full name, order # and reason for return. Upon receipt we will issue a refund.

RETURN - ADDITONAL INSTRUCTIONS

The item needs to be in transit back to us within 30 days from the day that you received it. Insuring the item is up to you. We issue the refund upon return. If we never receive the return we would be unable to issue a refund. If it arrives back to us damaged, we will need to deduct from the refund for the damage.

GOT WRONG ITEM EXCHANGE 

In case of you receiving the wrong Item(s), we will create a return label and send via email. Please return the mistaken item and once it shows in transit back to us we will send your ordered item right away. We do our best to avoid this inconvenience and disappointment.

DAMAGED - RECEIVED DAMAGED (return label)

In case of you receiving damaged Item(s), we will create a return label and send via email. Please return and upon receipt we will issue a full refund. 

GENERAL RETURN   RETURN LABEL REQUESTED REFUND (Damaged, not as pictured.)  

In the case where the items had damage not from shipping or the item(s) were not as described, we will create a return label and send via email.   Please return and upon receipt we will issue a full refund. On a case by case basis, if the customer is still willing to keep the item not as described, we sometimes will negotiate a partial refund versus taking the item(s) back for a full refund.

 INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COST

We only ship by expedited methods since they are the fastest and most reliable. We have had too many lost packages sent by First Class mail and Priority.

INTERNATIONAL - DECLARATIONS LOWER VALUE REQUESTED

We're sorry, we must declare the actual value of the item.

INTERNATIONAL DUTIES/TAXES

There would be duties that you would have to pay. We do not know how much it would be. If you contact your local customs agency, they should be able to provide you with details on how the rate is calculated.

INTERNATIONAL RETURNS - return cases opened in eBay for international shipments when item is not as described/defective/damaged. Send this message after approving return:

We're sorry there is an issue with your order. We are unable to create return shipping labels for international orders. Please let us know the cost to return the item by the most economical means and your PayPal email address and we will send you the funds.

The STRATosphere (Fret Factory, llc) is best known for offering the finest selection of guitar parts in the world. Quality has always been our top priority. Shop 24/7 to build a better guitar!  We've been in business for over 20 years offering a unique blend of hard to find, proprietary and discounted guitar parts.  Owned and operated in New Hampshire, with a passion to help with your custom builds or restoration needs.  

The STRATosphere is not a walk-in music store and we operate more like a production facility and warehouse.  Once guitars are disassembled, pictured and listings online for sale, they are immediately packed and ready to ship out.  We do not have a selection to browse and we have to stay busy to get the items you want out the door and in your hands as fast as possible.  Local customers can buy on eBay and pay for it in advance and arrange a time to come pick up the item(s), but it must be coordinated before arriving.

The STRATosphere is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Gibson Brands, Inc. LES PAUL®, SG®, ES®, EXPLORER®, FLYING V®, GIBSON®, the corresponding body shape designs and headstock designs are registered trademarks of Gibson Brands, Inc. The STRATosphere is not an authorized dealer or reseller of Gibson products. Therefore, Gibson products purchased through The STRATosphere are not covered under warranty by Gibson Brands, Inc.**The STRATosphere is not affiliated with Fender Musical Instruments. Strat®, Stratocaster®, Esquire®, Telecaster®, Tele®, Jazzmaster®, Jaguar®, Mustang®, P Bass®, J Bass®, Fender® and the distinctive headstock design of Fender guitars are registered trademarks of Fender® Musical Instruments. All applicable Fender products are covered under warranty by The STRATosphere.