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Here for sale we have a Fender Stratocaster in Black finish. Made in the USA in 1979, this guitar features a bolt-on construction comprising an Alder body, Maple neck and 21 fret Rosewood fingerboard. CBS era appointments include the 3-point micro-tilt neck plate, bullet truss rod adjustment and large 70's headstock with CBS era Fender logo. Chrome hardware is fitted including a 6-saddle bridge and CBS era split-post 'F' stamped tuning machines. A trio of CBS Fender single-coil pickups are installed, and are wired to a 5-way blade switch, master volume, neck tone and middle tone controls. 

The Maple neck plays fantastically well, with the '70s neck profile feeling somewhat like a 'U' shape and providing a substantial yet articulate playing experience in all registers. The profile will feel familiar to those used to modern Fender necks, but provides a little more thickness for an authentic vintage playing experience. The Gloss finish to the rear of the neck assists with smooth navigation of the 25.5" scale, whilst the playwear that has accumulated over the years adds a real sense of mojo to the playing experience which is very inspiring in the hands. The Rosewood fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with the 7.25" radius delivers a suitably vintage playing experience. The new frets the guitar has been fitted with could perhaps be described as medium jumbo, and provide a rock-solid playing surface with enhanced string bending and vibrato feel. 

The trio of Fender CBS Alnico 5 Grey Bottom single coil pickups installed in this guitar deliver clear and crisp tones, with shimmering cleans and punchy overdrives, just as you would expect from a Stratocaster. The neck pickup is warm and round, with plenty of power to push your solo tones to the front of the mix. The middle pickup is bright and spanky, and is well suited to funky rhythm tones. The bridge position handles gain very nicely and provides a richly saturated tone for rock rhythm parts. The controls are nice and responsive, and with the 5-way switch and traditional Stratocaster wiring provide the opportunity for a plethora of unique and interesting tones. An authentic vintage piece that remains highly practical and playable even after 46 years. 

Brand- Fender

Model- Stratocaster

Finish- Black

Year- 1979

Made In- USA

Body- Alder

Neck- Maple

Neck Profile- 70s 'U'

Fingerboard- Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius- 7.25"

Frets- 21

Scale Length- 25.5"

Nut Width- 1.603"

Pickups- 3x Fender CBS Alnico 5 Grey Bottom Single-Coils

Controls- 5-Way Blade Switch, Master Volume, Neck Tone, Middle Tone

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1271025147604

Weight: 9.45lbs  

Serial: S967890

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall excellent condition, the top edge of the headstock demonstrates several light indentations visible only under close inspection.

Neck: Overall excellent condition, the fingerboard demonstrates some very light scratching throughout the register that is difficult to discern from the natural grain and cannot be felt beneath the string.

Body: Overall very good condition, all aspects of the body demonstrate very light yet consistent scratching, visible under direct lighting at certain angles.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate notable signs of use, with flattening of the crowns throughout the register. There is some material remaining for future fret work.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (1/8" hex) not included.

Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of wear.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.75mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics: Fully functional.

Case & Accessories

Fender hard case

The case demonstrates moderate signs of use.

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