1985 Fender D'Aquisto Elite Natural
1985 Fender D'Aquisto Elite Natural
Serial Number: E524008
Weight: 6.2 lbs.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Guitar shows little wear aside from a handful of scratches on the body, one small lacquer check coming off output jack, two on the neck heel. Comes with Hardshell case.
Discover a rare gem from Fender's acclaimed collaboration with legendary jazz luthier Jimmy D'Aquisto—the 1985 Fender D'Aquisto Elite in stunning Natural finish. Renowned for its exceptional build quality and rich, resonant tones, this elegant archtop features a beautifully carved spruce top, figured maple back and sides, and a comfortable maple neck with an ebony fingerboard. Perfectly blending classic jazz warmth with effortless playability, this vintage piece is a collector’s dream and a player's delight. Includes original hardshell case.
Body
Type: Hollowbody Archtop
Shape: D'Aquisto Elite
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Maple
Finish: Gloss
Color: Natural
Body Binding: White with purfling
Neck
Material: 3-Piece Maple
Shape: C
Dimensions: .845" at the 1st fret, .885" at the 9th fret
Joint: Set-Neck
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Neck Finish: Gloss
Headstock: Black D'Aquisto, White Binding w/ Purfling
Inlay: Pearl Blocks
Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 20
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.725"
Nut Material: Bone
Fretboard Binding: White, White Purfling
Hardware
Bridge/Tailpiece: Adjustable Ebony
Tuners: Fender sealed with Ebony Buttons
Hardware Finish: Gold
Pickguard: Ebony with White Binding and Purfling
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Fender D'Aquisto Humbucker
Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone
Case/Gigbag: Hardshell