{"product_id":"1977-fender-stratocaster-vintage-guitar-natural-w-case","title":"1977 Fender Stratocaster Vintage Guitar Natural w\/ Case","description":"Up for sale, a 1977 Fender Stratocaster in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A true ‘70s road warrior, this Strat has an honestly-played finish that will make any heavy relic green with envy, outfitted with Van Zandt Vintage Plus black bobbin pickups, brass saddles, Sperzel locking tuners and jumbo fretwire on a particularly dark rosewood board.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Van Zandt vintage-style single coils feature black fiber bobbins, staggered Alnico V magnets, and cloth-covered leads, channeling the best qualities of an early ‘60s Pre-CBS Strat with ample sparkle and snap, plus some extra heft in the midrange. This Stratocaster benefits from a professional setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Neck: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Medium C, measuring .865” at 1st fret, .955” at 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1\/4” radius, pearl dot inlays\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Jumbo, refret, no wear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 25 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut width: 1 5\/8”, bone (replaced)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Sperzel locking (replaced)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: S7-prefix, front of headstock\u003cbr\u003e\n-Factory Markings: Green ink stamp on heel dates to ‘77\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Body: Ash\u003cbr\u003e\n-Pickups: Van Zandt Vintage Plus single coil x3 (replacement)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Harness: CTS pots, routes are shielded\u003cbr\u003e\n-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, five-way selector switch\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: Bridge with brass saddles (original base, replacement saddles), jack cup\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, knobs, arm tip (all original)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original Natural finish is deeply ambered and heavily worn, with no aftermarket relic’ing. Some of the case fur is embedded in the finish on the back and treble-side edge of the body. Played to hell and back, it’s “one of the good ones” with a very serviceable weight for a late’ 70s Strat and a ton of character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original hardshell case is included.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49727206555904,"sku":"S788063","price":2399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_cdc8107b-0cbe-4ec3-ab0d-95aa8dd1b1e6.jpg?v=1789068845","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1977-fender-stratocaster-vintage-guitar-natural-w-case","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}