USED Fender USA / 1976 Stratocaster Natural [11]

A '70s Strat that combines classic style with real-world performance
A 1976 Fender USA Stratocaster. Featuring a large headstock, a bold logo, a three-point neck joint, and Micro-Tilt, this guitar epitomizes the 1970s specification.

The combination of an ash body and a maple neck produces a bright, focused sound with a quick attack. It offers a well-balanced blend of clear high-end and tight low-end, delivering a sparkling clean tone and a distinct, forward-projecting character when driven—truly representative of the 70s. The classic feel of the 3-single-coil pickup and 3-way selector is another charm unique to this era.

This particular guitar retains many of its original parts while having undergone appropriate maintenance on components affecting playability. The volume pot has been replaced with an 80s Japanese-made pot, and the selector switch appears to have been replaced with a relatively new one; however, the tone pot is identified as original based on its date stamp. The pickups, tremolo unit, saddles (with replacement set screws), jack, and various plastic/metal parts are believed to be original.

Additionally, the fingerboard has been re-profiled, the frets have been replaced with Fender-sized ones, and the nut has been replaced with unbleached cowbone. The saddles have been overhauled, ensuring the instrument is in excellent working condition. This is a guitar that has been finished to be fully playable on stage while retaining its vintage atmosphere and originality.

This guitar is recommended for those seeking a model that leverages the ruggedness and clear tone characteristic of 1970s Stratocasters, while offering a condition that allows for worry-free playing.
There are signs of wear appropriate for its age, including scratches, dents, and some discoloration or rust on parts.
All parts have been serviced, and there are no issues with playability.
Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 677105
Year of Manufacture: 1976
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Gig case
Accessories: Bridge cover, tremolo arm, original frets, original nut, original set screws
Weight: 4.40 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: No issues; in like-new condition
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: 41.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.8 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 23.1 mm
Scale: 648mm (25.5")
Radius: 184mm (7.25")
Strings at setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment

* 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.

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