Fender Stratocaster BLK/M 1980s

Thank you for shopping at Last Guitar! We hope you find something you like! Fender Stratocaster BLK/M 1980s in stock!! The Stratocaster is one of Fender’s most iconic and popular guitar models, beloved by guitarists around the world. Based on its “S9” serial number and potentiometer date codes, this instrument appears to be a Stratocaster from around 1980. Its distinguishing features include a large headstock, bullet-style truss rod, block-style saddles, a three-bolt neck joint, and F-key tuners. The cool black finish, paired with a maple neck that has developed a rich amber hue over the years, gives this guitar an exceptionally cool and understated vintage character. The headstock, in particular, features striking finish checking, adding to its authentic vintage appearance. The guitar is equipped with three single-coil pickups bearing the “016730” stamp.The neck pickup delivers a slightly tight, smooth, and glossy tone with a pronounced tonal character. The middle pickup has a lighter sound, with excellent note definition and clarity. The bridge pickup sounds fuller and fatter, providing superb chord definition and a crisp, cutting edge that is particularly satisfying. The body has various dings, dents, and playing marks throughout. However, considering its age, the guitar remains in relatively good cosmetic condition. The body finish shows an overall hazy appearance. Some areas where the finish has chipped have been sanded smooth, leaving a more even surface. There are buckle rash marks on the back of the body, as well as traces of stickers that were previously attached to the front and back. In terms of playability, the neck is in generally standard condition, and most of the fret material remains. The tuners appear to have been replaced with F-key tuners. The nut shows wear across all strings. When played acoustically with a strong attack on open strings, some buzzing can be heard; however, this is not expected to present a significant issue when played through an amplifier. The guitar’s substantial weight contributes to its heavy, powerful tone, making it an excellent match for overdriven and distorted sounds. Its naturally aged appearance is equally appealing, offering plenty of vintage character. The hard case shown in the listing and the tremolo arm are included. Specifications Body: Ash Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Maple, 21 frets Pickups: Original Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5-way pickup selector switch Nut width: Approximately 41 mm Scale length: Approximately 648 mm (25.5 inches) Weight: 4.495 kg If you have any questions about any of our items please feel free to contact us. Thank you for looking! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------※This Reverb LAST GUITAR page is our official page for overseas customers. We sometimes receive messages from the person who saw our items on eBay, but we completely don’t have any relation with eBay. We’ve never uploaded our items on eBay. Thank you for your understanding. Note: Our guitars ship tracked and insured by Japan Post EMS. Any import duties or taxes are the buyers responsibility. ※The shipping cost conform to EMS, therefore the shipping cost will be changed if EMS can’t ship to your country.