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Full-length view of a natural finish dreadnought acoustic guitar with a black pickguard, standing in an open black hardshell case.
01 / 24Full-length view of a natural finish dreadnought acoustic guitar with a black pickguard, standing in an open black hardshell case.
Full front view of the natural finish dreadnought acoustic guitar, showing the black pickguard, bridge, and cross-shaped fret inlays.
02 / 24Full front view of the natural finish dreadnought acoustic guitar, showing the black pickguard, bridge, and cross-shaped fret inlays.
The guitar's dark wood back and neck are visible from behind, with a light stripe down the center and a black hard case open behind it.
03 / 24The guitar's dark wood back and neck are visible from behind, with a light stripe down the center and a black hard case open behind it.
The guitar's dark, striped wood back with a light center strip and binding is visible, with the neck heel and open case behind it.
04 / 24The guitar's dark, striped wood back with a light center strip and binding is visible, with the neck heel and open case behind it.
Close-up of the dark brown headstock with six chrome tuners, showing light wear and a cream nut.
05 / 24Close-up of the dark brown headstock with six chrome tuners, showing light wear and a cream nut.
The guitar's dark brown headstock, with six chrome tuners, is viewed from the back, showing some light wear.
06 / 24The guitar's dark brown headstock, with six chrome tuners, is viewed from the back, showing some light wear.
The natural finish acoustic guitar is angled from the left, showing its light top, dark sides, black pickguard, and bridge.
07 / 24The natural finish acoustic guitar is angled from the left, showing its light top, dark sides, black pickguard, and bridge.
Acoustic guitar from above, showing the natural-finish top, dark sides, black pickguard, bridge, and endpin jack.
08 / 24Acoustic guitar from above, showing the natural-finish top, dark sides, black pickguard, bridge, and endpin jack.
The natural finish acoustic guitar is angled from the lower bout, showing the dark wood sides and light top with a black pickguard.
09 / 24The natural finish acoustic guitar is angled from the lower bout, showing the dark wood sides and light top with a black pickguard.
The natural dreadnought acoustic guitar is angled down, showing its light top, dark sides, black pickguard, and part of the fretboard.
10 / 24The natural dreadnought acoustic guitar is angled down, showing its light top, dark sides, black pickguard, and part of the fretboard.
The back of a dark brown acoustic guitar with a light binding, showing a thin decorative stripe down the center.
11 / 24The back of a dark brown acoustic guitar with a light binding, showing a thin decorative stripe down the center.
The guitar's dark wood back and sides, with a light binding, are angled from the neck to the bottom strap button.
12 / 24The guitar's dark wood back and sides, with a light binding, are angled from the neck to the bottom strap button.
The dark brown acoustic guitar's back and side are visible, showing a light binding, a center seam, and a strap button.
13 / 24The dark brown acoustic guitar's back and side are visible, showing a light binding, a center seam, and a strap button.
The dark brown acoustic guitar's back is angled, showing a light wood center strip and cream binding along the edges and heel.
14 / 24The dark brown acoustic guitar's back is angled, showing a light wood center strip and cream binding along the edges and heel.
A close-up of the guitar's interior label, showing "Serial No. F 7917047" and "Model F-65" on aged, textured paper.
15 / 24A close-up of the guitar's interior label, showing "Serial No. F 7917047" and "Model F-65" on aged, textured paper.
Close-up of the guitar's dark brown neck and fretboard, with a cream-colored binding and six bronze strings.
16 / 24Close-up of the guitar's dark brown neck and fretboard, with a cream-colored binding and six bronze strings.
Close-up of the guitar's dark brown neck and fretboard, showing the side dots, frets, and a single inlay on the fretboard.
17 / 24Close-up of the guitar's dark brown neck and fretboard, showing the side dots, frets, and a single inlay on the fretboard.
A digital string action gauge measures the distance between the strings and the dark fretboard of the natural acoustic guitar.
18 / 24A digital string action gauge measures the distance between the strings and the dark fretboard of the natural acoustic guitar.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck at 0.91 inches, showing the dark fretboard and light-colored binding.
19 / 24A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck at 0.91 inches, showing the dark fretboard and light-colored binding.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's action at the 12th fret, showing 1.06mm, against the dark fretboard and light binding.
20 / 24A digital caliper measures the guitar's action at the 12th fret, showing 1.06mm, against the dark fretboard and light binding.
The guitar's weight, 4 lbs 4 oz, is displayed on a black digital scale, with a dark wood body visible above.
21 / 24The guitar's weight, 4 lbs 4 oz, is displayed on a black digital scale, with a dark wood body visible above.
The black hard shell case, open and angled, reveals a light brown interior and brass latches, with visible scuffs and wear.
22 / 24The black hard shell case, open and angled, reveals a light brown interior and brass latches, with visible scuffs and wear.
A black hard shell case, open and angled to the right, showing its tan interior and some scuffs on the exterior.
23 / 24A black hard shell case, open and angled to the right, showing its tan interior and some scuffs on the exterior.
Close-up of the dark brown headstock with a pearloid logo, chrome tuners, and many visible scratches.
24 / 24Close-up of the dark brown headstock with a pearloid logo, chrome tuners, and many visible scratches.

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1979 Fender F-65 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural MIJ w/HSC

$495.00

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Description

1979 Fender F-65 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural MIJ w/HSC

This Guitar Is Located At IVG Burbank

In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Made In Japan

Finish Shows Cosmetic Play Wear, Including Minor Marks And Scratches Visible Throughout (As Shown)

No Visible Cracks, Breaks Or Repairs

Currently Plays Well With Low-Medium Action, Saddle Has Little Height Remaining

Dreadnought Body With Bound Rosewood Back And Sides And Spruce Top

Gloss Polyurethane Finish

Ebony "Belly-Down" Bridge

Single-Ply Black Pickguard

Mahogany Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard And Diamonds & Squares Inlay

Adjustable Truss Rod Tested And Functions As Intended

Medium Jumbo Frets In Good Playable Condition

Headstock Face Shows Some Scratches (See Photos)

Chrome 3x3 Sealed Tuning Machines

Weight: 4lbs 4oz

Nut Width: 1.61"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .91"

Neck Depth At 10th Fret: 1.06"

Comes As Shown With Aftermarket Hardshell Case (Tolex Is Separating As Pictured).

 

A cool vintage Japanese-made acoustic with classic dreadnought tone and plenty of character! This 1979 Fender F-65 features a spruce top with bound rosewood back and sides, a comfortable mahogany neck, and an attractive bound rosewood fingerboard with distinctive inlays. Built in Japan during a highly regarded era of Fender acoustic production, it delivers a full, resonant sound that works well for everything from strumming to flatpicking. A great choice for players and collectors looking for a vintage Fender acoustic with unmistakable late-'70s MIJ appeal!

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