Hi all I’ve recently been made an offer to buy a late 1979/1980 Fender USA Stratocaster.
The guy who is selling it is my tutor at University and is the Original owner.
He bought it brand new in 1982 when he was 18 years old it’s been all across Europe with him as well as being played in various bands and used in the studio.
It’s pretty light for this era about 8.5lbs.
It’s pretty original, the pickup covers and knobs have been changed to white plastics but he still has the original black parts, he’s tweaked the wiring so you can get the Bridge and Neck pickup together and he’s put schaller locks on it but has the originals still.
Has a soft V shape neck, original frets which are very low due to multiple level recrowns but it plays amazing.
Very resonant.
It’s pretty beat up with finish cracks around the neck pocket and some chips in the finish.
He wants £1900-2000 which is about $2500 USD.
Haven’t had the chance to plug it in yet but I’m feeling good about this guitar and I love the history of it.
Any comments, insight or questions would be greatly appreciate.
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The guy who is selling it is my tutor at University and is the Original owner.
He bought it brand new in 1982 when he was 18 years old it’s been all across Europe with him as well as being played in various bands and used in the studio.
It’s pretty light for this era about 8.5lbs.
It’s pretty original, the pickup covers and knobs have been changed to white plastics but he still has the original black parts, he’s tweaked the wiring so you can get the Bridge and Neck pickup together and he’s put schaller locks on it but has the originals still.
Has a soft V shape neck, original frets which are very low due to multiple level recrowns but it plays amazing.
Very resonant.
It’s pretty beat up with finish cracks around the neck pocket and some chips in the finish.
He wants £1900-2000 which is about $2500 USD.
Haven’t had the chance to plug it in yet but I’m feeling good about this guitar and I love the history of it.
Any comments, insight or questions would be greatly appreciate.
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