For sale is a genuine Shadow electric guitar , made in West Germany during the short production period when Shadow - known for their high quality electronic guitar components - was manufacturing their own line of high quality electric guitars. This is a rare guitar of that era, with the serial number 5303 engraved on the neck plate ("Made in European Community"), which reinforces its authenticity. This is a vintage instrument with real collector's value and appeal for musicians, especially for enthusiasts of European SuperStrats of the 1980/90s.

Features:

- S Series "SuperStrat" type

- Humbucker (bridge) + Single coils (middle & neck).

- Bridge Tremolo Floyd Rose tremolo

- Accessories: Black, high quality German Schaller components

- Finish: Rare translucent/painted blue, which is among the official finishes

Value for collectors and musicians:

- Shadow only produced solid-body electric guitars for a short period of time (1988-1994), making surviving German-made Shadow electric guitars extremely rare.

- S-series guitars are little known internationally, especially outside of Europe, so this instrument is a "hidden gem" - rare enough to stand out, but practical and extremely enjoyable to play.

- The translucent blue finish adds aesthetic uniqueness compared to more common black or red finishes - increasing its appeal to collectors.

- With original parts and intact construction (as determined by visual inspection), it has both vintage collector value and functional value for musicians. I should point out that the guitar as used has minor dings, but they are not easily visible due to both size and color.