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Fender Flame Standard
I've never seen one before.
Listing is asking $999 or trade.
A few on Reverb are in the $2-3k range.
Reverb comp:
Here's some AI blatherings:
Fender Master Series Flame Standard — Overview & Specs
The Fender Master Series Flame Standard is a vintage solid-body electric guitar designed in the early 1980s as part of Fender’s high-quality, Gibson-inspired Master Series lineup Vintage Guitar. It was intended as a versatile alternative to the Les Paul, combining a large body, double cutaway, and custom Schaller humbuckers.
Key Specifications
Model: Master Series Flame Standard
Finish: Sunburst (also available in Black, Autumn Sunburst, Cherry Sunburst) Vintage Guitar
Year: Circa 1980s (some listings note 1985–1987 production) Reverb
Body: Alder with carved maple top Reverb
Neck: Maple, set-neck construction
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 Jumbo frets, 12" radius
Scale Length: 24.75" Reverb
Pickups: Fender Schaller humbuckers (neck & bridge)
Controls: 3-way selector, bridge volume/tone, neck volume/tone Reverb
Hardware: Nickel hardware, Tune-O-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, Fender sealed tuners Reverb
Weight: ~8.25 lbs Reverb
Design & Playability
The Flame Standard’s body is slightly larger than a Les Paul but smaller than a Gibson SG, with offset double cutaways for easy access to the high register Vintage Guitar. The maple neck has a comfortable “C” profile, and the rosewood fretboard offers a smooth, articulate feel Reverb. The 12" radius and jumbo frets make bending and vibrato techniques easy.
Tone
The Schaller humbuckers deliver:
Neck: Thick, full, with rich low end for rhythm tones
Middle: Punchy midrange for chordal playing
Bridge: Clear, articulate top end with balanced output for lead work Reverb
Historical Context
Developed by Dan Smith, the Master Series Flame and Esprit models featured routed tone chambers, special Schaller pickups, and a fine-tuning tailpiece. The Standard model had dot inlays and chrome tuners, while the Elite and Ultra had more elaborate inlays and hardware. Production was limited (est. a few thousand shipped late ’83–’85)
I've never seen one before.
Listing is asking $999 or trade.
A few on Reverb are in the $2-3k range.
Reverb comp:
Here's some AI blatherings:
Fender Master Series Flame Standard — Overview & Specs
The Fender Master Series Flame Standard is a vintage solid-body electric guitar designed in the early 1980s as part of Fender’s high-quality, Gibson-inspired Master Series lineup Vintage Guitar. It was intended as a versatile alternative to the Les Paul, combining a large body, double cutaway, and custom Schaller humbuckers.
Key Specifications
Model: Master Series Flame Standard
Finish: Sunburst (also available in Black, Autumn Sunburst, Cherry Sunburst) Vintage Guitar
Year: Circa 1980s (some listings note 1985–1987 production) Reverb
Body: Alder with carved maple top Reverb
Neck: Maple, set-neck construction
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 Jumbo frets, 12" radius
Scale Length: 24.75" Reverb
Pickups: Fender Schaller humbuckers (neck & bridge)
Controls: 3-way selector, bridge volume/tone, neck volume/tone Reverb
Hardware: Nickel hardware, Tune-O-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, Fender sealed tuners Reverb
Weight: ~8.25 lbs Reverb
Design & Playability
The Flame Standard’s body is slightly larger than a Les Paul but smaller than a Gibson SG, with offset double cutaways for easy access to the high register Vintage Guitar. The maple neck has a comfortable “C” profile, and the rosewood fretboard offers a smooth, articulate feel Reverb. The 12" radius and jumbo frets make bending and vibrato techniques easy.
Tone
The Schaller humbuckers deliver:
Neck: Thick, full, with rich low end for rhythm tones
Middle: Punchy midrange for chordal playing
Bridge: Clear, articulate top end with balanced output for lead work Reverb
Historical Context
Developed by Dan Smith, the Master Series Flame and Esprit models featured routed tone chambers, special Schaller pickups, and a fine-tuning tailpiece. The Standard model had dot inlays and chrome tuners, while the Elite and Ultra had more elaborate inlays and hardware. Production was limited (est. a few thousand shipped late ’83–’85)
