1971 Fender Competition Mustang - Competition Red w/ Stripes (One-Owner / Time Capsule)
Available now is a true "once-in-a-lifetime" find for the serious Fender collector: a one-owner 1971 Competition Mustang. This guitar was purchased new in 1971 and has spent the last 55 years living inside its original hardshell case. It is in stunning, like-new condition and represents the finest example of a "Competition" era offset available on the market today.
The story of this guitar: It was purchased at Chesbro Music in Idaho Falls, Idaho in late November or early December 1971. It was a Christmas present to an 11 year old. He took lessons for close to a year and then stopped playing and put it away in its case, under his bed, where it lived until today.
Condition & Provenance
This is the definition of collector-grade.
The Finish: The Candy Apple Red finish is breathtakingly vibrant, retaining its factory gloss with virtually zero fade. The competition stripes are crisp and have aged to a perfect, uniform cream.
The Neck: The maple neck feels as fresh as the day it left the Fullerton factory. The rosewood fingerboard is dark and hydrated, and the frets show zero detectable wear.
Provenance: This is a one-owner instrument. It has been kept in a climate-controlled environment within its original case since the early 70s, preserving the finish and electronics perfectly.
Specifications
Year: 1971 (Serial 314222)
Model: Competition Mustang
Color: Candy Apple Red (CAR) with White Stripes
Scale: 24" Short Scale
Electronics: 100% Original, untouched solder joints
Case: Original 1971 Fender Hardshell Case included (Excellent condition)
2009 Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Junior in classic Ebony. This is a first-run signature model from the era many collectors consider to be the "sweet spot" for this specific collaboration.
This guitar is near perfect, featuring a solid mahogany body and a mahogany neck with the comfortable Billie Joe Armstrong SlimTaper profile. It is equipped with the original Gibson H-90 stacked double-coil pickup, providing that classic P-90 growl and bite but with significantly less hum—perfect for high-gain stage use or recording.
Condition Report: The guitar is in Excellent condition and has been well-cared for.
Body/Neck: Clean finish with very minimal signs of play wear. No major dings, chips, or "buckle rash."
Hardware: Original wrap-around bridge and vintage-style tuners are in great shape.
Pickguard: Exhibits some minor surface scratches (clearly documented in photos), which is expected from a guitar designed for punk rock strumming.
Case: Includes the iconic original "leopard-print" plush-lined hardshell case.
Accessories: Comes with truss=rod adjustment wrench.
Specifications:
Body: Solid Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany (BJA SlimTaper Profile)
Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays
Pickup: Gibson H-90 (Stacked P-90)
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Bridge: Non-compensated Wraparound
Tuners: White Button Strip Tuners
This is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of Green Day and Gibson history that plays as good as it looks. Ships fully insured. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
1998 Fender American Standard Stratocaster - Midnight Wine
Up for sale is a fantastic "workhorse" era Fender American Standard Stratocaster from 1998. Finished in the classic and deep Midnight Wine, this guitar represents one of Fender’s most stable production periods. It has been upgraded for the stage and studio with a versatile, mismatched set of Seymour Duncan pickups.
Condition & Playability
This guitar has been played and loved, showing some honest player wear that confirms its status as a great-sounding instrument.
Neck: The maple neck is straight with a comfortable "Modern C" profile. The rosewood fingerboard is in great shape with plenty of life left in the frets.
Body: The Midnight Wine finish looks excellent. It shows minor surface swirling and small nicks typical of a 25+ year-old guitar, but no major gouges or eyesores.
Hardware: Features the sought-after powdered stainless steel block saddles and the reliable two-point synchronized tremolo.
Tonal Upgrades
The original stock pickups have been replaced with a Seymour Duncan set. While technically "mismatched," they have been selected to provide a broader tonal palette than a standard set:
Bridge: A high-output Duncan (perfect for cutting through a mix with extra gain).
Middle/Neck: Calibrated Duncan single-coils that maintain that classic Stratocaster "quack" and chime while offering improved clarity and reduced noise over the '98 originals.
Specifications
Year: 1998 (Serial N8363382)
Body: Alder
Finish: Midnight Wine
Pickups: Upgraded Seymour Duncan Set (Mismatched for versatility)
Bridge: 2-Point American Standard Tremolo with Block Saddles
Weight: 7.85 lbs
Case: Non-Original Hard Shell Case Included
1971 Fender Competition Mustang - Competition Red w/ Stripes (One-Owner / Time Capsule)
Available now is a true "once-in-a-lifetime" find for the serious Fender collector: a one-owner 1971 Competition Mustang. This guitar was purchased new in 1971 and has spent the last 55 years living inside its original hardshell case. It is in stunning, like-new condition and represents the finest example of a "Competition" era offset available on the market today.
The story of this guitar: It was purchased at Chesbro Music in Idaho Falls, Idaho in late November or early December 1971. It was a Christmas present to an 11 year old. He took lessons for close to a year and then stopped playing and put it away in its case, under his bed, where it lived until today.
Condition & Provenance
This is the definition of collector-grade.
The Finish: The Candy Apple Red finish is breathtakingly vibrant, retaining its factory gloss with virtually zero fade. The competition stripes are crisp and have aged to a perfect, uniform cream.
The Neck: The maple neck feels as fresh as the day it left the Fullerton factory. The rosewood fingerboard is dark and hydrated, and the frets show zero detectable wear.
Provenance: This is a one-owner instrument. It has been kept in a climate-controlled environment within its original case since the early 70s, preserving the finish and electronics perfectly.
Specifications
Year: 1971 (Serial 314222)
Model: Competition Mustang
Color: Candy Apple Red (CAR) with White Stripes
Scale: 24" Short Scale
Electronics: 100% Original, untouched solder joints
Case: Original 1971 Fender Hardshell Case included (Excellent condition)
2009 Gibson Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Junior in classic Ebony. This is a first-run signature model from the era many collectors consider to be the "sweet spot" for this specific collaboration.
This guitar is near perfect, featuring a solid mahogany body and a mahogany neck with the comfortable Billie Joe Armstrong SlimTaper profile. It is equipped with the original Gibson H-90 stacked double-coil pickup, providing that classic P-90 growl and bite but with significantly less hum—perfect for high-gain stage use or recording.
Condition Report: The guitar is in Excellent condition and has been well-cared for.
Body/Neck: Clean finish with very minimal signs of play wear. No major dings, chips, or "buckle rash."
Hardware: Original wrap-around bridge and vintage-style tuners are in great shape.
Pickguard: Exhibits some minor surface scratches (clearly documented in photos), which is expected from a guitar designed for punk rock strumming.
Case: Includes the iconic original "leopard-print" plush-lined hardshell case.
Accessories: Comes with truss=rod adjustment wrench.
Specifications:
Body: Solid Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany (BJA SlimTaper Profile)
Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays
Pickup: Gibson H-90 (Stacked P-90)
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Bridge: Non-compensated Wraparound
Tuners: White Button Strip Tuners
This is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of Green Day and Gibson history that plays as good as it looks. Ships fully insured. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
1998 Fender American Standard Stratocaster - Midnight Wine
Up for sale is a fantastic "workhorse" era Fender American Standard Stratocaster from 1998. Finished in the classic and deep Midnight Wine, this guitar represents one of Fender’s most stable production periods. It has been upgraded for the stage and studio with a versatile, mismatched set of Seymour Duncan pickups.
Condition & Playability
This guitar has been played and loved, showing some honest player wear that confirms its status as a great-sounding instrument.
Neck: The maple neck is straight with a comfortable "Modern C" profile. The rosewood fingerboard is in great shape with plenty of life left in the frets.
Body: The Midnight Wine finish looks excellent. It shows minor surface swirling and small nicks typical of a 25+ year-old guitar, but no major gouges or eyesores.
Hardware: Features the sought-after powdered stainless steel block saddles and the reliable two-point synchronized tremolo.
Tonal Upgrades
The original stock pickups have been replaced with a Seymour Duncan set. While technically "mismatched," they have been selected to provide a broader tonal palette than a standard set:
Bridge: A high-output Duncan (perfect for cutting through a mix with extra gain).
Middle/Neck: Calibrated Duncan single-coils that maintain that classic Stratocaster "quack" and chime while offering improved clarity and reduced noise over the '98 originals.
Specifications
Year: 1998 (Serial N8363382)
Body: Alder
Finish: Midnight Wine
Pickups: Upgraded Seymour Duncan Set (Mismatched for versatility)
Bridge: 2-Point American Standard Tremolo with Block Saddles
Weight: 7.85 lbs
Case: Non-Original Hard Shell Case Included