1980's Bill Lawrence (by Morris Japan) Challenger '57 Style Stratocaster (Black)

1980's Bill Lawrence (by Morris Japan) Challenger '57 Style Stratocaster (Black)Bill Lawrence branded guitars were made by Moridaira Guitars (responsible for Morris guitars, among others) and were built around the impressive range of Bill Lawrence pickups. This one is inspired by the Fender '57 model Stratocaster with an alder body, maple neck (with a light V profile) and 21 fret maple fingerboard, it weighs 3. 5kg's. Loaded with a set of original Bill Lawrence alnico single coils with a really classic tone controlled by a 5 way

A very high quality loadout with Gotoh tuners

Aged gold-plated hardware

plenty of life left in the frets with a straight neck and adjustable truss

This one has a non-responsive truss

Loaded with a Bare Knuckle pickup in the bridge and a Suhr humbucker in the neck position

Frets have plenty of life and play smoothly with some signs of wear and pitting

Given a professional setup and service prior to listing and plays well

Beautiful natural relic on the neck

plays and sounds great with plenty of fret life and a straight neck

Restrung prior to listing along with a basic service

All Australian shipping includes a tracking number

Looks to be original except for some aftermarket knobs