1980 Fender Stratocaster Brownburst
SOLD!
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Fender used the serial numbers you see on the headstock here for a number of years, and the misconception out there is that the beginning letters and numbers represent the year. For instance, this guitar's serial number starts with S9, and common belief is that these denote the year 1979. The guitar is in fact a 1980, defined by dating on the pickup , neck stamp and pots. The numbers are hard to read on each, but they are there.
The color of the sunburst finish is pretty cool on this one. The edges are light, a bit more brown than black. Older Fenders would fade like this, but this guitar came from the factory this way - you can see this under the pickguard where the finish has been hidden from possible fading.
The guitar is all original with no repairs or issues. Frets have been leveled but are in great shape. They are a little smaller than later Fenders, a trait of this era.
Overall the condition is excellent with signs that someone enjoyed playing it, but there are none that reveal abuse.
It is a really good player with outstanding tone. The pickups are from the end of the gray bottom era, prior to 80s changes that really didn't produce great pickups.
Original case included.
Color: Sunburst
Weight: 10lbs 5.8ozs
Body: Ash
Neck: Maple
Fretboard: Maple
Inlays: Black Micarta dots
Frets: Original
Fret count: 21
Nut material: Bone
Nut width: 1 9/16"
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 7.25"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.86"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 0.94"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: .045"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: .065"
Total length: 39"
Lower bout: 12.5"
Waist: 8 7/8"
Upper bout: 11"
Body depth/thickness: 1 7/8"
String gauge: .010-.046
Hardware Color: Chrome
Bridge Pickup Brand: OEM Fender Gray Back
Bridge Pickup Reading: 7.38k
Bridge Pickup Original?: Yes
Middle Pickup Brand: OEM Fender Gray Back
Middle Pickup Reading: 5.87k
Middle Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup Brand: OEM Fender Gray Back
Neck Pickup Reading: 5.55k
Neck Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Switch: Original
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
Notes: Some solder work is apparent on the volume pot leading to what seems to be a previous grounding and or input jack issue.
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