Rare 1988 Epiphone S310 Strat Style Fiesta Red

Rare 1988 Epiphone S‑310 Strat‑Style Electric Guitar – Fiesta Red Serial Number: 880508357 Model: S‑310, part of Epiphone’s S‑Series (introduced 1988) Finish: Fiesta Red (original and vibrant) Country of Origin: Korea (typical for first‑year S‑310 production) Headstock: Elongated Explorer‑style—unique to early S‑310 models in 1988, extremely rare. 🔍 Key Features: Model Year: 1988 All Original: electronics, pickups (SSS single‑coil config), hardware, tremolo bridge, maple neck with rosewood fretboard Wood & Construction: Bolt‑on maple neck; lightweight alder body typical of early S‑Series models; 22 frets, 25.5″ scale length Condition: Small dent near the first fret not affecting playability or tone. All electronics and hardware original and functional. 🎁 Included in the Sale: Original 1988 Epiphone hard case, shaped for the S‑310’s Explorer‑style headstock Original tool kit from 1988 Original Epiphone-era strap (1988) ✅ Condition Summary: Vintage but well-preserved: finish shows light, expected wear. Playability intact: no fret buzz, solid intonation, smooth neck feel. Unmodified: a pristine, factory‑original S‑310 with very rare headstock style. The 1988 S‑310 was the first year of this model line—introduced that year as the standalone single‑coil Strat variant in Epiphone’s S‑Series. Only the very early units featured the elongated Explorer‑style headstock; later iterations shifted to a more standard shape. While the S‑310 was generally regarded as an entry‑level instrument, many fans praise its comfortable neck and surprising tonal versatility for the price point