Up for sale, a 1983 Fender Stratocaster Elite in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with its original hardshell case. A USA-made reinvention of the Stratocaster platform produced in limited quantities from 1983-84, the Elite model features active circuitry with both TBX treble/bass boost and MDX mid-boost circuitry, offering 12db of boost. The active circuit was designed by Paul Gagon, and the trio of Alnico II single coil pickups have an additional dummy coil for noise reduction concealed beneath the pickguard. Additional forward-thinking features of the Elite model include Schaller tuning machines, a 12” fretboard radius with medium jumbo fretwire, and Fender's System II vibrato.

Weighing 7lbs 15oz, the classic tonewood combination of an alder body and one-piece maple neck ensures a clear, balanced acoustic response from the active EQ circuitry. Offering both traditional single coil sparkle and spank and thicker, bolder sounds, each single coil has its own dedicated push button on/off switch. As such, seven different pickup combinations are possible including Neck+Bridge and Neck+Middle+Bridge, two settings not available on a traditional Strat blade pickup toggle. This Elite Stratocaster benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Shape: Slender C, measuring .795” 1st fret, .835” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Maple, 12” radius, dot inlay
• Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
• Scale Length: 25 1/2”
• Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
• Tuners: Schaller (Fender-branded)
• Serialization: E3-prefix
• Factory Markings: Neck heel date stamped May 23, 1983

Body Specs:

• Wood: Alder
• Pickups: Alnico II single coil with dummy coil x3
• Controls: Volume, MDX Mid-boost and TBX Tone (active), Pickup On/Off x3
• Harness: Active electronics powered by 9V
• Hardware: System II vibrato
• Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, “F”-stamped knobs with ridged rubber grips

The gloss Olympic White finish shows uniform yellowing of the clear coat, with some shallow buckle wear on the back and a few minor dings and scuffs on the body as a whole. There’s a sliver of wear through the gloss on the treble side fretboard edge, and the gloss is smooth to the palm on the neck carve with a few minor marks.

The original hardshell case is included.