1980s Palmer Strat-Copy Electric Guitar

Overview: This looks like a mid-'80s Strat-copy of the Korean variety (though it's possible it's a slightly-earlier Japanese one). In any case it's got a good build, stable neck, and after some work plays and sounds like a champ. The pickups are satisfyingly-punchy but still give a classic Strat sound. Its neck is a bit fuller and fatter than a normal Fender-style neck you'd find these days, but it plays nice despite it.

Interesting features: Well, I mean -- it has the "all black" thing going -- black hardware, black pickup covers, black pickguard, black headstock, black nut, you name it! The white backplate, I think, came from our shop randoms bin. We blocked the bridge and bridge block during setup so it's effectively a hardtail guitar. We didn't trust this one to work nicely as-intended. 

Repairs included: Sarah gave it a fret level/dress, setup, and restring and it's playing spot-on and ready.

• Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz
• Scale length: 25 1/2"
• Nut width: 1 11/16"
• Neck shape: medium-full C/softest V
• Board radius: 12"
• Depth at first fret: 29/32"
• Depth at seventh fret: 31/32"
• Body width: 12 3/4"
• Body depth: 1 1/2"
• Body wood: unknown
• Bridge: Strat-style, but now blocked by us
• Fretboard: maple
• Neck wood: maple
• Pickups: 3x original single coils
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16” overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 46w-10
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium-wider

Condition notes: The cheesy tuners leave a little to be desired but work fine. It's got lots of wear and tear all over, too -- there's scratches, scuffs, worn edges, and whatnot. It's a rawk guitar and it was obviously enjoyed a lot over the years.

It comes with: Sorry, no case.

Consignor tag: KVCR