Squier Venus VS-55 BLK Electric Guitar Used 1997-1998 Japan Made

Key Features

Squier by Fender Venus VS-55 BLK (1997-1998) - Vista Series Japanese Electric Guitar

This is a used Squier Venus VS-55 BLK from the Vista Series, manufactured in Japan between 1997 and 1998. The guitar features a distinctive body shape and a unique combination of pickups, making it a rare and collectible instrument. It comes with a gig bag.

Condition:

  • Shows signs of use, including scratches, dents, and paint chips.
  • Approximately 1cm paint chip near the body top and end pin.
  • About 3cm paint chip on the body edge.
  • Numerous dents on the side of the body.
  • Playwear such as strokes and minor scratches.
  • Metal parts show rust and tarnish.
  • Wiring has been redone.
  • Frets have slight dips around the middle of the 3rd string, but still playable with 60-70% fret life remaining.
  • Truss rod has adjustment room in both directions.
  • Weight: 3.4kg
  • Nut width: approximately 43mm

Features:

  • Body: Basswood
  • Neck: Maple with binding
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Unique body shape with through-body Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Front pickup: Slanted single-coil
  • Rear pickup: Humbucker
  • Controls: Volume and pickup selector switch
  • Pearl pickguard
  • Distinctive, clear, and punchy sound with a grunge edge
  • Collaboration with Courtney Love adds to its rarity

This guitar is a rare find, especially for collectors and players interested in Japanese-made, vintage Squier instruments.

Item Specifics:

Brand: Squier by Fender

Model: Venus VS-55 BLK

Series: Vista Series

Year of Manufacture: 1997-1998

Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

Body Material: Basswood

Neck Material: Maple

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Color:

Specifications

Brand Squier by Fender
Country Japan
Color multicolor

Product Description

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