This is the Fender Special Edition Koa Stratocaster, a limited-run model that blended Custom Shop-level looks with classic Strat tone. At the time, this was the first Fender ever to use koa outside of the Custom Shop — and it shows. The wood alone makes this one stand out from anything else Fender was doing in that era.
Koa’s not just beautiful — it’s rare. Hailing from Hawaii, it’s one of the most prized tonewoods out there, used mostly in $4K+ Custom Shop builds. This one pairs that gorgeous koa veneer with a contoured alder body in a deep Antique Burst finish that shows off the grain beautifully. The birdseye maple neck is also killer.
It’s loaded with Seymour Duncan single coils in all three positions, giving it a rich, balanced sound that keeps the sparkle of a Strat but adds a little more depth and warmth from the koa.
Condition-wise, it’s excellent. One small area worth noting on the body (last picture), but other than that this one’s been well kept and plays just as good as it looks. Even finding a light swirl on it is challenging.
Comes with a nice hard shell case and ships fast with Reverb Safe Shipping and full insurance.
Like all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in — no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play.
Inspection Notes
Inspection and setup notes will be added per listing. Each guitar is personally played, cleaned, and set up before listing.
Shipping & Insurance
Ships within 1-2 business days via UPS or FedEx Ground. Every guitar is fully insured for its full purchase price. Packed properly — hard cases shipped in a double box with foam padding.
