USED Fender USA / 1981 Stratocaster Cherry Sunburst [11]

A USA Stratocaster with a large headstock that retains the distinct charm of the 1970s
A 1981 Fender Stratocaster. This instrument dates from the late CBS era and features a 1970s-style design, including a large headstock, a three-point neck joint, and a headstock-mounted Bullet truss rod.

Equipped with three single-coil pickups, it delivers the bright, clear tone characteristic of a Stratocaster. It excels not only in clean tones but also in its crisp response when lightly distorted, making it versatile for a wide range of genres including rock, blues, and pop.

Its distinctive, commanding appearance—a hallmark of the large headstock design inherited from the 1970s—is another key feature. This model embodies the unique character of a transitional period in the history of USA-made Stratocasters, coming just before subsequent specification changes.
Overall, it shows significant signs of use, including scratches, dents, paint chips, and tarnished or rusted parts.
The pickups have been replaced with ones from the same era, but the bridge pickup was rewound due to a broken wire.
The finish on the back of the neck was peeling off significantly, so it has been refinished.
The pickguard appears to have been replaced with one from the same era.
The neck is in perfect condition and plays well.

Condition Grade: B: Shows significant scratches and signs of use, but is in good working order for normal use

Serial Number: S987245
Year of Manufacture: 1981
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Non-original hard case
Accessories: Tonearm
Weight: 4.46 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String height (low string side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String height (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 40.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.9 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 23.7 mm
Scale: 648mm (25.5")
Radius: 184mm (7.25")
Strings at setup: D'Addario EXL120 / .009-.042 set
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, electronics repair, and fret leveling

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining fret life, or string height were taken by our staff during setup. These measurements are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be exactly the same when the item arrives at your location.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind product currently listed simultaneously on multiple online marketplaces, including our in-store display. While we strive to remove product listings promptly upon sale, updates are not always made in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.