{"product_id":"1983-fender-dan-smith-standard-stratocaster-body-stripped-natural-1","title":"1983 Fender Dan Smith Standard Stratocaster Body Stripped Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003e1983 Fender Dan Smith Standard Stratocaster In Natural Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Polyurethane Finish Has Been Stripped To Natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal Cosmetic Surface Wear Including Various Small Marks, Dings, And Scratches Visible Throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Additional Routes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4-Piece Alder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSSS Configuration With Factory Schaller FreeFlyte Tremolo Bridge Cavity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 4lbs 2oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes As Shown With No Other Additional Items Or Accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1981 Fender-CBS hired William (Bill) Schultz, John McLaren, and Dan Smith away from the U.S. division of Yamaha. Schultz became the president of Fender-CBS, McLaren the managing director, and Smith was appointed the director of marketing for Fender electric guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an effort to improve Fender’s market position, Smith orchestrated a revamping of the basic production model Stratocaster and by late 1981 the new model was introduced as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Stratocaster\u003c\/b\u003e. It featured a more accurate version of the pre-CBS smaller headstock\u003cbr\u003e(compared to the 1980 “Strat”); a four bolt neck plate; the somewhat “hotter” X-1 pickup (introduced in the 1980 “Strat” model) in the bridge position; and, a body end truss rod adjustment (no bullet). What it did retain from its predecessor was the 70s-style headstock decal.\u003cbr\u003eOtherwise, the 1981 Standard Stratocaster signalled the end of the CBS 70s style Stratocaster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48726928556287,"sku":"P010041S","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0489\/9300\/9827\/files\/1983-Fender-Dan-Smith-Stratocaster-Body-Sell-Your-Guitar-Imperial-Vintage-Guitars_0235.jpg?v=1752009844","url":"https:\/\/www.imperialvintageguitars.com\/products\/1983-fender-dan-smith-standard-stratocaster-body-stripped-natural-1","provider":"Imperial Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}