Up for sale is a 1983 Fender Stratocaster Elite in Black, a rare and highly collectible USA-made model produced during one of Fender’s most innovative periods.

The Elite series was Fender’s attempt to modernize the Stratocaster, featuring active electronics, noise-reduction system, and unique push-button pickup switching, making it one of the most distinctive Strat designs ever made.

This guitar delivers classic Strat tones with added versatility, from bright single-coil clarity to boosted midrange sounds thanks to its onboard active circuitry.

  • Made in USA (1983)
  • Original Black finish
  • Rare Elite model (short production run: 1983–1984)
  • Active electronics (TBX + MDX mid boost)
  • Push-button pickup selection (up to 7 combinations)
  • Hum-reducing system (dummy coil)
  • Freeflyte tremolo system
  • Side-mounted output jack
  • Fully functional electronics
  • Neck is straight, comfortable action
  • Original finish with natural vintage wear (light scratches, small dings, possible finish checking)
  • Frets in good shape
  • Includes: Tremolo arm and original Hard case

Listed3 months ago
ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Elite Stratocaster with Rosewood Fretboard
Categories
Series
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Alder
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Model Family
Color Family
  • Black
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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