Fender Stratocaster USA 1981 International series Hardtail

Description

This very rare find is one of the international series Strats from the limited run they did in 1981 for a year. Fender decided to release a selection of bold colours in that year as a marketing exercise. These represented the very last of the three bolt neck, bullet truss rod Strats made by Fender in Fullerton. This one remains in totally stock condition with virtually no wear or marks aside from a small dink in the headstock (shown in photos) and a crack in the thick poly finish on the body. Like all late 70s / early 80s Strats it’s quite heavy and features the shallow body contours. While I have never been much of a fan of this era of Fender it is a very good instrument indeed and now we’ve had it properly set up plays very nicely. A rare and collectible guitar that’s from an interesting time in Fenders History. A great investment for sure and due to it’s amazing condition will only appreciate in value. Also a super cool looking guitar!

Specification

• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Fret Board Radius: 7.25
• Neck Shape: C shape late 70s style
• Number of Frets: 21
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple
• Pickups: Original
• Case: Generic hard case
• Candy: none
• Frets: Original frets

Condition

Amazing condition for a 42 year old guitar. Barely seen any use it seems! Small dink on headstock and a crack in body paint. Aside from these two things it's in remarkably clean condition.

Condition Rating: 9.1 out of 10.

What We've Done

New Strings - daddario 9 - 42

Clean

Fret Level

Fret Dress & Polish

Action Set Up & String Height Adjust

Truss Rod Adjustment

Strip Down & Authenticity Check

Nut Lubrication