{"product_id":"c-1980-schecter-usa-stratocaster-rare-koa-body-with-original-case-amazing-sound","title":"1983 Schecter USA DREAM MACHINE Stratocaster Rare Koa Body w Original Case Van Nuys","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1983 Schecter Usa Stratocaster Rare Koa Body With Original Case Amazing Sound!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"366\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"141\"\u003ereally great \"Super Strat\" from Schecter USA\u003c\/strong\u003e. It carries an \u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eS8 serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating it to the early 1980s, which was a fantastic era for Schecter. The body appears to be \u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eHawaiian Koa\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a beautiful look while contributing to its lively, resonant sound.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eUnlike many Schecters from this period, \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"453\"\u003ethis does not appear to be a parts guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e. Everything looks right on this one. The neck joint is a nice tight fit, everything is well dialed in, and it's just a great example of what Schecter USA was building during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"673\"\u003every good overall\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is an honest player's guitar with normal signs of use throughout. There are scratches on the back, some finish wear around the edge of the fretboard, and you'll notice the center seam is showing slightly on the front. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"925\"\u003estrictly cosmetic\u003c\/strong\u003e and not a structural issue. The tip of the pickguard also has a small crack from the typical shrinkage you see on older pickguards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eThe real highlight here is the sound. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eThese pickups are excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e and absolutely nail that \u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003evintage Strat\u003c\/strong\u003e vibe. It's one of those guitars that just has \"it\" when you plug it in. It plays easily, sounds fantastic, and is a wonderful representation of the early Schecter guitars that have become increasingly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eoriginal Schecter-branded hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has one missing latch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kpg4ce\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sfwjqy\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xycrg2\" data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Looks to be All-Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1us4p9s\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ozvy41\" data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early S8 serial; appears to have a Hawaiian Koa body; original Schecter hardshell case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2xkw12\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eThis is one of those guitars that immediately reminds you why early Schecter guitars have such a loyal following. It plays easily, the neck feels great, and the pickups deliver everything you'd want from a great vintage-style Strat—clear highs, punchy mids, and that unmistakable chime. It really is an exceptional sounding guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"q11yyz\" data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kum2k3\" data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schecter USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7cevi8\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stratocaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i2xn1s\" data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uvc05d\" data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e S8 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bc1qun\" data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appears to be Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"do7ex6\" data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iskuk1\" data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82\" (1st Fret) \/ 0.98\" (12th Fret)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16eky35\" data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 lbs. 2 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lvypkj\" data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Schecter-Branded Hardshell Case (One Missing Latch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"6gwkgf\" data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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