Fender "Dan Smith" Era Stratocaster - Black - 1980s - Used
This early 1980s Stratocaster hails from the celebrated Dan Smith era, a pivotal period where Fender returned to higher quality standards and more traditional design elements. This guitar is a fantastic example of why these instruments are so highly regarded by players; it sets up beautifully and delivers the classic, crystalline Stratocaster spank that professionals demand. Featuring the iconic black finish with a white pickguard and a maple neck, it has a timeless look that fits any stage.
The guitar shows genuine play wear that tells the story of its decades of service. There is some honest finish wear on the fretboard and minor fret wear, but it does not impede playability. The gloss finish on the back of the neck remains in great shape and feels awesome under the hand—smooth, fast, and broken-in in all the right ways. It is a light, resonant, and inspiring instrument that is ready for many more years of work.
This Strat has been professionally inspected to ensure the electronics are clean and the hardware is fully functional. It comes complete with its original tremolo bar and is housed in a really nice hardshell case for maximum protection.
Specifications
- Model: Stratocaster (Dan Smith Era)
- Era: Early 1980s
- Body-Material: Alder
- Finish: Black (Gloss)
- Neck-Material: Maple
- Fingerboard-Material: Maple
- Neck-Finish: Gloss
- Pickups: Original Fender Single-Coils
- Pickguard: 3-Ply White
- Hardware: Chrome
- Tuners: Fender Standard
- Bridge: Synchronized Tremolo
- Condition: Very Good. Genuine play wear; finish wear on fretboard; minor fret wear; neck feels excellent.
- Included: Hardshell Case and Original Tremolo Bar.
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