Fender Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 1979 - Black

Fender USA Stratocaster, Black (1979), with Black Scratchplate and Maple Neck. If you're a fan of Pink Floyd/David Gilmour, this might be the guitar for you! All original except for the replacement black nut visible in the photos. Wear consistent with its age, frets in great condition, ask for more information! A legendary instrument frozen in time. This 1979 Fender USA Stratocaster in classic black is a masterpiece of American craftsmanship—the golden age when Fender's CBS era gave way to renewed sonic excellence. The three-single-coil pickup configuration delivers that iconic shimmer and bite, perfect for everything from blues screams to atmospheric textures. Original hardware, authentic fretwork, and the unmistakable weight of vintage construction make this more than a guitar—it's a portal to decades of studio sessions, stadium gigs, and late-night inspiration. The body shows its age with character; the neck plays like silk despite the years. For collectors, tone chasers, and those drawn to the darker chapters of rock history, this is the real thing. PLEASE NOTE! This Guitar/Amp Is At Our Dedicated Guitar Showroom, which is by appointment only. Appointments are extremely flexible. To arrange an appointment to view this or any of our other guitars/amps, please email or . If you would rather view this Guitar/Amp in our Record Shop Location, please email the above and the product can be delivered to the store within 24 hours for viewing anytime during usual opening hours! Body and Finish Body Material: Ash or Alder (weight typically ranges from 8.5 lbs to over 10 lbs depending on the specific piece of wood). Finish: Gloss polyester/polyurethane in Black, often paired with all-black plastic appointments (pickguard, knobs, and pickup covers) during this late-'70s era. Pickguard: 3-ply black (11-hole configuration). Neck Specifications Neck Wood: One-piece maple or maple with a rosewood fingerboard option. Neck Shape: Deep "U" profile or medium C-shape (varies due to CBS-era stock and manufacturing tolerances). Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm). Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184 mm). Frets: 21 vintage-style frets. Headstock: Large '70s-style headstock with bullet truss rod adjustment nut. Neck Attachment: 3-bolt Micro-Tilt neck plate stamped with the serial number (starting with 'S9' for 1979). Electronics and Hardware Pickups: Three original gray-bottom single-coil pickups with flat or staggered alnico magnets.Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge), and a 5-way blade pickup selector switch (standard by 1979).Bridge Options: Vintage synchronized tremolo with die-cast block saddles, Tuning Machines: Fender/Schaller sealed "F" tuners.Hardware Finish: Chrome