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2003 Burgundy Mist 1960 Strat Relic Masterbuilt by John Cruz

John Cruz Masterbuilt 1960 Custom Relic Strat in Burgundy Mist.
Serial Number JC021 with Certificate of Authenticity dated 24.11.03.
Neck profile is a large V. .880 - .980 with 9.5” radius and Dunlop 6100 fretwire.
Fretboard is dark rosewood and the neck is straight grain maple.
Pickups are Custom 60’s wound to John Cruz’ specs.
Pickguard is a JV Guitars Custom made pre-CBS style aftermarket relic’d ‘guard with underguard shield.
Includes Fender 60’s G&G hardshell case and accessories


60's case 2
60's case 2		 Burgundy Mist
Burgundy Mist		 John Cruz signature
John Cruz signature		 Worn neck
Worn neck
Relic'd tuners
Relic'd tuners		 Rear view
Rear view		 Headstock nicely 'faded'
Headstock nicely 'faded'		 Faded pickguard
Faded pickguard
'Abigail' Custom wound pickups
'Abigail' Custom wound pickups		 Slab 'board
Slab 'board		 Waiting to be fired up
Waiting to be fired up		 Certificate of Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity
60's case
60's case

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crumblebum09-Mar-2015 07:48
Hi abopp
Yes, they are truly excellent guitars, certainly a professional instrument. Those early JC ones really showed his skills and craft. I understand the waiting time for one of his bespoke MB's is currently about three years.
abopp 03-Mar-2015 17:39
This guitar really looks nice and is like mine from the first year of JC MB production. I have the JC Strat 005. Unbelievable Instrument!
Guest 16-Jun-2008 07:20
You can tell if you guitar was Team Built or Master Built by the logo on the back of the neck. If it says, "Master Built", it is team built. Doesn't meant you got screwed if you got a great guitar, though. If it speaks to you, enjoy!
Roger 21-Apr-2006 14:59
My 1960 differs only that the head stock on top is also painted blue, same color as the guitars body.I took off the neck and there are 2 penciled in initials, that I really can't make out. Does this meen I have a team built? I also have the word relic stamped on the neck pocket & 8/2/04 is when it was built...not 2005 that I origionally thought. Any help with what I have would be great. I sure paid a master builders fee at $3100.00 American. I see alot of CS guitars on ebay for like $1600.00 - 2000.00. Hope I can get some answers because I bought it at Guitar Center & hope I didn't get screwed???

Roger
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