Interesting strat on ebay

[stratznhatz]

Hi guys, found this intriguing strat on ebay usa.
Is it a real factory rarity or just another ebay stunt? Looks pretty cool none the less.

cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-BLUE-HIPPIE-STRATOCASTER-HM-PROTOTYPE-MIK-L-K-/130470264238?pt=Guitar&hash=item1e60a23dae

And a very happy new year to you all in HM strat-land. ;D

[heem6]

I remember these from just a few years ago. They were a special model offered by Fender at the time. They weren't all that expensive.

Cool idea - offered in 2 or 3 different colors/styles. NOT in anyway associated with the HM's.

I came really close to pulling the trigger on one. But after all - 22 Frets? Square heel joint? No Floyd Rose? As Seth says in the movie Superbad, "Not for me, man!"[/b][/color] ;D

[stratznhatz]

Yeah I know exactly what you mean Jim. Looks great but the big turn off for me is the vintage trem. Just can't see the point on a guitar like this, may as well be a hardtail.

Love the paint job though, if I ever come across one at a bargain price I'd consider buying it and dropping a floyd in there.

[heem6]

That would be very cool. You could drop a headstock mounted locking nut on it as well for all out Floyd performance!