8 Lb 3 Oz 1979 / 1980 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail Red Finish Flame Maple Neck w/OHSC

This Is Located At Our Brick And Mortar Store In San Diego, CA 

1979 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail In Translucent Red Finish 

Very Nicely Figured Maple Neck - Great Bonus As Most 70's Fenders Do Not Have This

Weighs In At 8 Pounds 3 Ounces - Very Light For The Era

In Very Good Overall Condition - This Guitar Shows Light Marks, Nicks, And Scratches Consistent With An Instrument Of This Vintage - Used, Not Abused

Original Frets In Very Good Condition - Please See Photos 

Less Common For The Era Rosewood Fingerboard 

Original Pickups And Electronics - Pots Date To 1980

"S9" 1979 Serial Number With 1980 Potentiometers - Very Typical Of This Era

Nut Width: 1.61" 

Neck Depth: .92" At The 1st Fret - .96" At The 12th Fret 

Comes With The Original Fender Hardshell Case Shown 

The 1979 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail is a distinctive take on one of Fender’s most iconic designs, offering the classic Strat feel with the added sustain and tuning stability of a fixed bridge. Built in the USA during the late CBS era, it features three single-coil pickups that deliver the signature Stratocaster sparkle, bell-like cleans, and punchy articulation. Produced in far smaller numbers than its tremolo-equipped counterpart, the Hardtail is a sought-after vintage model prized for its rarity, rock-solid performance, and unmistakable Fender tone.