VINTAGE 1980 FENDER 'THE STRAT' PROTOTYPE

This guitar is extraordinary in that it was the first one made, the prototype (Serial #E) created for NAMM 1980 was never intended for sale, thus no standard serial number.  It was also the guitar photographed for Fender print advertising that year.  It was purchased new at NAMM by an authorized dealer and has remained in the dealer private collection since then.  It exhibits some handling wear, minor dings, but no player wear.  This was on display behind glass in a showcase for decades and has never before been offered to the public.  No tremolo arm and includes a Fender hardshell case.  This is 1 of 2 prototypes, the other being the rosewood fingerboard version which was sold. 

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Listed5 years ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • The Strat with Maple Fretboard
Finish
  • Candy Apple Red
Categories
Year
  • 1980 - 1983
Made In
  • United States
Finish Style
  • Metallic
Series
Pickup Configuration
  • SSS
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Fretboard Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Color Family
  • Red
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Model Family
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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Lillo’s Music

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