2018 Kelton Swade '59 3TS AVRS Strat w/ a Blue Poet Set (on consignment)

Kelton Swade AVR Museum Series Strat-Style Guitar – Upgraded with Kloppmann Blue Poet

Finding a Kelton Swade guitar in Europe is a rare opportunity—and owning one like this is something truly special.

This AVR (Authentic Vintage Replica) Museum Series guitar is a stunning recreation of a late ’50s Fender Stratocaster, built with an uncompromising eye for vintage detail, tone, and feel—yet improved where it truly matters for the modern player. The 9.5" radius maple neck delivers effortless playability without sacrificing the classic Strat character, making bends smoother and chords more comfortable than on many original vintage instruments.

Originally equipped with hand-wound Kelton Swade pickups, this guitar has now been professionally upgraded with a full pickguard loaded with Kloppmann-Electrics Blue Poet pickups. The Blue Poets bring exceptional clarity, depth, and harmonic complexity—open, vocal, and dynamic, with that unmistakable late-’50s Strat sparkle.
For collectors and purists, the original guard and original pickup set are fully included, preserving the guitar’s historical and investment value.

The lightweight swamp ash body, finished in a beautifully aged 3-Tone Sunburst, resonates freely and feels alive in your hands. At just 3253 g including the tremolo arm, this guitar is exceptionally comfortable for long sessions and stage use alike. Aged chrome hardware and period-correct aesthetics complete the picture, all housed in a Western-style case that perfectly