USED FENDER USA / Stratocaster with Black Maple Fingerboard, 1980 [03]

We have received a black ST model manufactured in 1980. Its specifications include a three-point joint plate, a large headstock with two string guides, and a maple fingerboard.
The tiger-eye grain visible in the maple neck and the overall patina of age give this instrument a sense of character and dignity. The electronic components (potentiometers, pickups, switches, etc.) are all original, with no signs of re-soldering, and the date stamp confirms it was indeed manufactured in 1980.
It is not excessively heavy, and the balance between the neck and body is excellent.
Since the finish appears to be worn off, it is possible that the frets and nut have been replaced, and the fingerboard surface has been refinished as a result.
All the white plastic parts appear to have been replaced, but since this was done early on, they do not look out of place.

The frets have been leveled and adjusted, so the playing condition is fine and the guitar is fully playable.

There are signs of age, scratches, and general wear throughout the instrument. The metal parts show some tarnish, and there are dents on the back of the neck and various parts of the body. Additionally, the frets, nut, and plastic parts have been replaced. The electronics—including the pots, pickups, and switches—are all original.
After this item arrived at our shop, we restrung it with new strings and performed cleaning, maintenance, and setup on all parts in our repair department.

Condition Grade: B: Shows significant wear and signs of use, but is fully functional for normal use

Serial Number: S963347
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard Case
Accessories: Fender hard case, tremolo arm (aftermarket), tremolo spring x 1
Weight: 3.64 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: 41.16 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 22.70 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 24.75 mm
Scale: 648mm (25.5")
Radius: 184mm (7.25")
Strings at setup: ERNIE BALL 2223 / .009-.042 set
Modifications: Plastic parts (white), frets, nut
Repairs/Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, fretting

* 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 values 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 and do not guarantee that the measurements will be the same when the item arrives.

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