Fender Katana MIJ 1986 Pewter
A 1986 Fender Katana in original pewter metallic color, a very unconventional take on a Flying V.
Built by Fender and designed by marketing director Dan Smith in 1985: designed to compete with the unconventionally-shaped guitars of the era, such as the Jackson Randy Rhoads, and to satisfy Fender dealers who were suffering from the competition those instruments offered.
The Katana did not sell as well as Fender hoped, and it was discontinued in 1986 before being reissued as a Masterbuilt Custom Shop model as part of the Prestige collection three decades later.
Pretty shape showing some cosmetic wear and some dings to the finish on the body, see the provided pix and video for best idea of overall cosmetic condition.
Frets are in good condition.
All of the controls work as intended and the guitar is fully original.
Includes hardcase.
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Packing time and pickup booking: 1 business day
Delivery time within IT: 1 business day
Delivery time within EU: 3 business days
Delivery time ExtraEU: ask
Shipping via UPS Express or Poste Italiane Express
**The guitar can be safely shipped worldwide with express shipment: ask for info and costs for your country before place offers or orders: insuring a shipment will cost 1% of the instrument’s value.
Please check the pictures and check all lightwear sratches, dings, scuffs, buckle belt rush, ecc.. , read the description with care and ask me everything before placing the order: I'm not a store but a private collector and seller.
Feel free to ask for other pics and questions.
Be aware that humidity, temperature, and handling can affect guitars such that adjustments to the instrument might be needed post-shipment.
If tweaking action, intonation, etc. or having the instrument set up to your specs is not something you are comfortable with doing yourself, you will need the help of a local-to-you tech/ professional. Note that any associated fees incurred for their time and labor will be your responsibility.
The item you receive will function as written in the description, include all the parts/accessories as written in the description, and will be the same item that is photographed.
Because I deal with many vintage instruments, there can always be a chance that the playability and cosmetic condition are not exactly what you were hoping for: it is your responsibility to contact me with any questions or concerns before purchasing.
Most of my items have an inspection sheet included with the photos. If I made an error in my description and you are not satisfied with the item, then contact me within 48 hours of receipt and get it back to me 7 days after receipt. You will have to pay for return shipping. If the item is in the same condition that I shipped it in, I will grant you a full refund of the original purchase price only.
I do not give partial refunds: I do my best to describe and photo each item.
All items are sold as-is.
Ask all questions beforehand.
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