1980 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail Vintage Guitar Sunburst, 100% Original w/ Case
$2,899.99
$2,899.99
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Up for sale, a 1980 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This quintessential late CBS-era Strat features an ash body, U-shaped neck profile, sleek gloss Sunburst finish with all-black plastics, gray bobbin single coil pickups, and a hardtail bridge with block saddles.
Naturally resonant and punchy at 9lbs 1oz, this Strat offers great natural midrange and a lively, broad frequency cut, with the added sustain and overall stability of the hardtail bridge. The flat pole alnico magnet pickups are notably jangly and sparkling, particularly at the bridge and the “in-between” settings on the five-way switch, which yield a slinky quack and cut. The neck pickup has a fuller bark and a smooth treble response. This Hardtail Stratocaster has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Chunky U, measuring .885” 1st fret, .935” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” radius
-Frets: Slender, moderate wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-6
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 9/16”, bone
-Tuners: F-stamped (Schaller-made)
-Serialization: S9-prefix (peghead)
-Factory Markings: Neck heel stamp dates to ‘80
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Gray bobbin single coil x3 (1980 date stamps on bobbins)
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to 1980
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Six-saddle hardtail bridge, jack cup
-Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, black knobs/pickup covers
The gloss three-tone Sunburst finish highlights the grain of the ash body, with cosmetic wear limited to a few small chips on the body perimeter, pick scuffing across the guard, and some minor nicks and finish scratches. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original Fender-branded molded hardshell case is included.
Naturally resonant and punchy at 9lbs 1oz, this Strat offers great natural midrange and a lively, broad frequency cut, with the added sustain and overall stability of the hardtail bridge. The flat pole alnico magnet pickups are notably jangly and sparkling, particularly at the bridge and the “in-between” settings on the five-way switch, which yield a slinky quack and cut. The neck pickup has a fuller bark and a smooth treble response. This Hardtail Stratocaster has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Chunky U, measuring .885” 1st fret, .935” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” radius
-Frets: Slender, moderate wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-6
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 9/16”, bone
-Tuners: F-stamped (Schaller-made)
-Serialization: S9-prefix (peghead)
-Factory Markings: Neck heel stamp dates to ‘80
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Gray bobbin single coil x3 (1980 date stamps on bobbins)
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to 1980
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Six-saddle hardtail bridge, jack cup
-Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, black knobs/pickup covers
The gloss three-tone Sunburst finish highlights the grain of the ash body, with cosmetic wear limited to a few small chips on the body perimeter, pick scuffing across the guard, and some minor nicks and finish scratches. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original Fender-branded molded hardshell case is included.
