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Full-length view of a black Stratocaster with a maple neck, black pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a hardtail bridge, leaning on its black molded hard case.
01 / 33Full-length view of a black Stratocaster with a maple neck, black pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a hardtail bridge, leaning on its black molded hard case.
Full-body view of a glossy black Stratocaster with a maple fretboard, black pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a chrome hardtail bridge.
02 / 33Full-body view of a glossy black Stratocaster with a maple fretboard, black pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and a chrome hardtail bridge.
Rear view of a glossy black electric guitar with a light maple neck, chrome tuners, and six string-through-body ferrules.
03 / 33Rear view of a glossy black electric guitar with a light maple neck, chrome tuners, and six string-through-body ferrules.
The back of a black guitar body with a maple neck, chrome neck plate, and six string-through-body ferrules.
04 / 33The back of a black guitar body with a maple neck, chrome neck plate, and six string-through-body ferrules.
Close-up of the light brown headstock, angled slightly right, showing six chrome tuners, two string trees, and a bone nut.
05 / 33Close-up of the light brown headstock, angled slightly right, showing six chrome tuners, two string trees, and a bone nut.
Rear view of the headstock and top of the neck, showing six chrome tuners on a light wood finish.
06 / 33Rear view of the headstock and top of the neck, showing six chrome tuners on a light wood finish.
Black electric guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing a maple fretboard, black pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and chrome hardtail bridge.
07 / 33Black electric guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing a maple fretboard, black pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and chrome hardtail bridge.
Black Stratocaster body and maple neck, angled from upper left, showing three single-coil pickups, chrome hardtail bridge, and black pickguard.
08 / 33Black Stratocaster body and maple neck, angled from upper left, showing three single-coil pickups, chrome hardtail bridge, and black pickguard.
Black Stratocaster body, angled from the lower bout, showing the hardtail bridge, three black single-coil pickups, and maple neck.
09 / 33Black Stratocaster body, angled from the lower bout, showing the hardtail bridge, three black single-coil pickups, and maple neck.
Black Stratocaster body, angled from above, showing the maple neck, black pickguard, three black single-coil pickups, and chrome hardtail bridge.
10 / 33Black Stratocaster body, angled from above, showing the maple neck, black pickguard, three black single-coil pickups, and chrome hardtail bridge.
The guitar's glossy black body is seen from the back, showing the neck plate, string-through ferrules, and a small ding.
11 / 33The guitar's glossy black body is seen from the back, showing the neck plate, string-through ferrules, and a small ding.
The guitar's glossy black body is seen from the back, angled left, showing the neck plate, six string ferrules, and output jack.
12 / 33The guitar's glossy black body is seen from the back, angled left, showing the neck plate, six string ferrules, and output jack.
The black guitar body, viewed from the back, shows six string-through-body ferrules, a chrome neck plate, and some finish wear.
13 / 33The black guitar body, viewed from the back, shows six string-through-body ferrules, a chrome neck plate, and some finish wear.
The black guitar body's back is angled, showing six string ferrules, a chrome neck plate, and the maple neck with a dark skunk stripe.
14 / 33The black guitar body's back is angled, showing six string ferrules, a chrome neck plate, and the maple neck with a dark skunk stripe.
Close-up of a black Stratocaster body with a maple neck and black pickguard, showing light wear and a hardtail bridge.
15 / 33Close-up of a black Stratocaster body with a maple neck and black pickguard, showing light wear and a hardtail bridge.
Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing black dot inlays, frets, and three guitar strings.
16 / 33Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing black dot inlays, frets, and three guitar strings.
Close-up of the maple fretboard and frets, showing dark circular inlays and light wear on the lower edge.
17 / 33Close-up of the maple fretboard and frets, showing dark circular inlays and light wear on the lower edge.
Close-up of the maple fretboard and frets, showing dark dot inlays and some wear along the fret edges and side dots.
18 / 33Close-up of the maple fretboard and frets, showing dark dot inlays and some wear along the fret edges and side dots.
Close-up of the maple fretboard with black dot inlays, showing a digital caliper measuring the fret height at 1.60mm.
19 / 33Close-up of the maple fretboard with black dot inlays, showing a digital caliper measuring the fret height at 1.60mm.
A digital caliper measures the neck thickness at the first fret, showing "0.86" on its display.
20 / 33A digital caliper measures the neck thickness at the first fret, showing "0.86" on its display.
A digital caliper measures the black guitar's neck thickness at 0.96, showing the maple fretboard and some fret wear.
21 / 33A digital caliper measures the black guitar's neck thickness at 0.96, showing the maple fretboard and some fret wear.
Digital scale displaying 7 lbs 12.1 oz, with a portion of the black guitar body visible at the top.
22 / 33Digital scale displaying 7 lbs 12.1 oz, with a portion of the black guitar body visible at the top.
Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing light-colored wood with green stamped numbers and some finish wear and chips.
23 / 33Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing light-colored wood with green stamped numbers and some finish wear and chips.
Close-up of the guitar's neck heel, showing the light wood finish, a dark wood stripe, and a metal neck plate with three screws.
24 / 33Close-up of the guitar's neck heel, showing the light wood finish, a dark wood stripe, and a metal neck plate with three screws.
Close-up of the black guitar's neck pocket, showing exposed wood, screw holes, and a metal disc with three screws.
25 / 33Close-up of the black guitar's neck pocket, showing exposed wood, screw holes, and a metal disc with three screws.
Close-up of the black guitar body with the pickguard removed, revealing the pickup cavities and hardtail bridge.
26 / 33Close-up of the black guitar body with the pickguard removed, revealing the pickup cavities and hardtail bridge.
Close-up of the guitar's black body cavity, showing white dust, paint wear, and a white wire with black insulation.
27 / 33Close-up of the guitar's black body cavity, showing white dust, paint wear, and a white wire with black insulation.
Close-up of two dark grey single-coil pickups with exposed pole pieces, mounted on a worn white pickguard with visible wiring.
28 / 33Close-up of two dark grey single-coil pickups with exposed pole pieces, mounted on a worn white pickguard with visible wiring.
Close-up of two black single-coil pickups with exposed pole pieces and wiring, a pot, and a metal shielding plate.
29 / 33Close-up of two black single-coil pickups with exposed pole pieces and wiring, a pot, and a metal shielding plate.
Close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with visible numbers "-1377646" and solder connections, surrounded by dusty wires.
30 / 33Close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with visible numbers "-1377646" and solder connections, surrounded by dusty wires.
Close-up of a potentiometer with visible solder joints, wiring, and corrosion on the metal casing, showing part of the number "646".
31 / 33Close-up of a potentiometer with visible solder joints, wiring, and corrosion on the metal casing, showing part of the number "646".
A close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with soldered wires, a visible date code, and a yellow disc capacitor.
32 / 33A close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with soldered wires, a visible date code, and a yellow disc capacitor.
Close-up of a worn, off-white pickguard with a faded, peeling serial number sticker showing "Fender" and "7675952".
33 / 33Close-up of a worn, off-white pickguard with a faded, peeling serial number sticker showing "Fender" and "7675952".

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1977 Fender Stratocaster Black Hardtail w/OHSC

$3,795.00

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Description

1977 Fender Stratocaster Black Hardtail w/OHSC

This Item Is Located At IVG Burbank

The Guitar Is In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Alder Body In Original Black Polyurethane Finish Shows Visible Playwear Throughout Including Some Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Three Original Single-Coil Pickups 

Original Pots Date To Late 1976

Original 4-Ply Pickguard Dates To 1976

Original Hardtail 6-Screw Bridge

Replaced 3-Way Pickup Selector And Some Touched-Up Solder Joints (As Shown)

Maple Neck And Fingerboard Show Normal Playwear Throughout (See Photos)

Original Frets Are Low, But Are In Very Good Playable Condition (As Shown)

Original F-Stamped 6-In-Line Tuners

Weight: 7lbs 12oz

Nut Width: 1.60"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .86"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: .96"

Comes With Original Hardshell Case

 

Step into vintage tone and timeless style with this 1977 Fender Stratocaster, featuring a sleek black finish and a smooth maple neck that plays like a dream. This classic Strat delivers the unmistakable punch, clarity, and sustain that defined an era of rock and blues. With its authentic ‘70s vibe, aged patina, and road-worn character, it’s more than just a guitar—it’s a piece of history ready to inspire your next riff. Perfect for collectors and players alike, this Strat captures the true spirit of a golden era.

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