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Full-length view of a black Stratocaster with a maple neck and black pickguard, resting in a black plush-lined hard shell case.
01 / 38Full-length view of a black Stratocaster with a maple neck and black pickguard, resting in a black plush-lined hard shell case.
A black Stratocaster, angled from the neck to the lower bout, shows a maple fretboard, black pickguard, and chrome hardtail bridge.
02 / 38A black Stratocaster, angled from the neck to the lower bout, shows a maple fretboard, black pickguard, and chrome hardtail bridge.
Full rear view of a black Stratocaster with a maple neck, chrome tuners, and a six-saddle hardtail bridge, resting in a black hard case.
03 / 38Full rear view of a black Stratocaster with a maple neck, chrome tuners, and a six-saddle hardtail bridge, resting in a black hard case.
The back of a black Stratocaster shows a maple neck, chrome neck plate, six string-through-body ferrules, and light surface scratches.
04 / 38The back of a black Stratocaster shows a maple neck, chrome neck plate, six string-through-body ferrules, and light surface scratches.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing the light maple finish, six chrome tuners, and two string trees.
05 / 38Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing the light maple finish, six chrome tuners, and two string trees.
Rear view of the maple headstock and neck, showing six chrome tuners with some pitting and light wear on the finish.
06 / 38Rear view of the maple headstock and neck, showing six chrome tuners with some pitting and light wear on the finish.
Black hardtail Stratocaster, angled from the lower bout, showing a maple neck, black pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and chrome bridge.
07 / 38Black hardtail Stratocaster, angled from the lower bout, showing a maple neck, black pickguard, three single-coil pickups, and chrome bridge.
Black electric guitar, angled view of body and maple neck, showing three single-coil pickups, chrome hardtail bridge, and wear on the pickguard.
08 / 38Black electric guitar, angled view of body and maple neck, showing three single-coil pickups, chrome hardtail bridge, and wear on the pickguard.
Black Stratocaster body, angled from above, showing the black pickguard, three single-coil pickups, chrome hardtail bridge, and maple fretboard.
09 / 38Black Stratocaster body, angled from above, showing the black pickguard, three single-coil pickups, chrome hardtail bridge, and maple fretboard.
Black Stratocaster body, angled from above, showing the maple neck, black pickguard, chrome hardtail bridge, and three black knobs.
10 / 38Black Stratocaster body, angled from above, showing the maple neck, black pickguard, chrome hardtail bridge, and three black knobs.
The black guitar body's back is angled, showing six string ferrules, a chrome neck plate, and light wear on the lower edge.
11 / 38The black guitar body's back is angled, showing six string ferrules, a chrome neck plate, and light wear on the lower edge.
The guitar's glossy black back is angled, showing the neck plate, six string ferrules, and some light wear on the lower bout.
12 / 38The guitar's glossy black back is angled, showing the neck plate, six string ferrules, and some light wear on the lower bout.
The black guitar body's back shows six gold string ferrules, a chrome neck plate, and a light wood neck with a dark stripe.
13 / 38The black guitar body's back shows six gold string ferrules, a chrome neck plate, and a light wood neck with a dark stripe.
The black guitar body's back, angled from the lower bout, shows six string-through ferrules and a chrome neck plate.
14 / 38The black guitar body's back, angled from the lower bout, shows six string-through ferrules and a chrome neck plate.
Close-up of the maple neck and fretboard from the nut to the third fret, showing light wear and a black dot inlay.
15 / 38Close-up of the maple neck and fretboard from the nut to the third fret, showing light wear and a black dot inlay.
Close-up of the guitar's maple fretboard, showing the frets, strings, and black dot inlays, with some wear visible.
16 / 38Close-up of the guitar's maple fretboard, showing the frets, strings, and black dot inlays, with some wear visible.
Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing black dot inlays, frets, and strings, with some visible wear on the finish.
17 / 38Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing black dot inlays, frets, and strings, with some visible wear on the finish.
Close-up of the black Stratocaster's body, showing the maple neck, three single-coil pickups, chrome hardtail bridge, and worn control knobs.
18 / 38Close-up of the black Stratocaster's body, showing the maple neck, three single-coil pickups, chrome hardtail bridge, and worn control knobs.
Close-up of the black guitar body's lower bout, showing light scratches and a small ding on the glossy finish, with part of the pickguard visible.
19 / 38Close-up of the black guitar body's lower bout, showing light scratches and a small ding on the glossy finish, with part of the pickguard visible.
Close-up of a black guitar body with a maple neck, showing three single-coil pickups, chrome hardtail bridge, and wear on the pickguard.
20 / 38Close-up of a black guitar body with a maple neck, showing three single-coil pickups, chrome hardtail bridge, and wear on the pickguard.
Close-up of the lower body, showing the black finish with many scratches, the chrome hardtail bridge, and the input jack.
21 / 38Close-up of the lower body, showing the black finish with many scratches, the chrome hardtail bridge, and the input jack.
Close-up of the black guitar body's upper bout, showing surface scratches, dings, and a chrome strap button.
22 / 38Close-up of the black guitar body's upper bout, showing surface scratches, dings, and a chrome strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the glossy black finish with a visible chip on the edge revealing the lighter wood underneath.
23 / 38Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the glossy black finish with a visible chip on the edge revealing the lighter wood underneath.
The upper back of a glossy black guitar body, showing light scratches and a neck plate with a visible screw.
24 / 38The upper back of a glossy black guitar body, showing light scratches and a neck plate with a visible screw.
Close-up of the black guitar body's lower bout, showing six gold string-through-body ferrules and light surface scratches.
25 / 38Close-up of the black guitar body's lower bout, showing six gold string-through-body ferrules and light surface scratches.
Close-up of the black guitar body's back, showing heavy surface scratches, a chrome neck plate, and six string-through-body ferrules.
26 / 38Close-up of the black guitar body's back, showing heavy surface scratches, a chrome neck plate, and six string-through-body ferrules.
Close-up of the guitar's upper horn and waist, showing many light scratches and scuffs on the glossy black finish.
27 / 38Close-up of the guitar's upper horn and waist, showing many light scratches and scuffs on the glossy black finish.
A close-up of a guitar pickup's underside, showing a grey metal plate with black and yellow wires, and a visible screw.
28 / 38A close-up of a guitar pickup's underside, showing a grey metal plate with black and yellow wires, and a visible screw.
Close-up of the guitar's internal electronics, showing three silver pots, an orange capacitor, and various wires on a metallic plate.
29 / 38Close-up of the guitar's internal electronics, showing three silver pots, an orange capacitor, and various wires on a metallic plate.
Close-up of internal wiring, showing a brown disc capacitor soldered to a silver pot, surrounded by black, red, and white wires.
30 / 38Close-up of internal wiring, showing a brown disc capacitor soldered to a silver pot, surrounded by black, red, and white wires.
Close-up of a potentiometer with "013446 250K A" stamped on its metal casing, showing solder joints and wiring.
31 / 38Close-up of a potentiometer with "013446 250K A" stamped on its metal casing, showing solder joints and wiring.
Close-up of the black guitar's neck pocket, showing exposed wood with faint stamps, screw holes, and a metal disc.
32 / 38Close-up of the black guitar's neck pocket, showing exposed wood with faint stamps, screw holes, and a metal disc.
Close-up of the natural wood neck heel with a visible serial number stamped into the wood and a metal truss rod adjustment nut.
33 / 38Close-up of the natural wood neck heel with a visible serial number stamped into the wood and a metal truss rod adjustment nut.
Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing a light wood finish, a worn paper label, and a metal neck plate with three screws.
34 / 38Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing a light wood finish, a worn paper label, and a metal neck plate with three screws.
Close-up of the black guitar body's interior, revealing routed wood cavities, a yellow inspection sticker, and some dust and wear.
35 / 38Close-up of the black guitar body's interior, revealing routed wood cavities, a yellow inspection sticker, and some dust and wear.
Close-up of three single-coil pickups with black bobbins and exposed pole pieces, wired together over a metallic shielding plate.
36 / 38Close-up of three single-coil pickups with black bobbins and exposed pole pieces, wired together over a metallic shielding plate.
Close-up of the underside of a dark gray pickup with white and black wires, showing a stamped number and wear on the metal baseplate.
37 / 38Close-up of the underside of a dark gray pickup with white and black wires, showing a stamped number and wear on the metal baseplate.
Close-up of the underside of a pickup, showing a dark gray baseplate with visible solder joints, wires, and a stamped number.
38 / 38Close-up of the underside of a pickup, showing a dark gray baseplate with visible solder joints, wires, and a stamped number.

Fender

1979 Fender Hardtail Stratocaster Black w/OHSC

$2,995.00

Available

  • Year1979
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreOrange
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1979
Model
Fender Hardtail Stratocaster Black
Condition
Good
Originality
all-original
Store
Orange

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.61
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.87
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.94
Weight
8lbs

Construction

Frets
Frets Are In Very Good Condition With Plenty Of Life Left

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1979 Fender Hardtail Stratocaster Black w/OHSC

This Guitar Is In Good Condition With Playwear Visible Throughout Including Scratches And Dings All Over And Some Finish Checking Present (See Photos)

Missing Big E String Ferrule

All Original Example

Neck Depth 0.87" At 1st Fret, 0.94" At 12th Fret

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