Sold to the nice ebay man: 1978 Fender Stratocaster rosewood board factory natural finish

Treewig1

I've just bought another Strat and this one has to make way (plus I have a '79/80 strat anyway, in identical livery albeit with a maple board).

1978 Fender Stratocaster rosewood board factory natural finish.

100% original aside from one tuner replacement (the high E), but the original is included (the shaft is a little bent).  The trem arm and the rear trem cover are replacements.  Everything else is original, so far as I know and can tell.  Has three pickups all dating to 1978, '78 pots (one of the pots is an earlier 1978 pot with the number on the side), matching serial number to the sticker on the underside of the scratch plate, 1978 three bolt neck etc.  At some point in its life someone slightly deepened the middle pickup cavity (but if they thought to change something, all the pickups are original). 

Very good condition for its 41 years but some marks on the body, one area on the upper horn has been touched up by respected Brummy luthier Bob Barry (who also dressed the frets and set it up).  There is a bit of a dink on the back of the neck.  

The neck pocket is very snug and tight as can be seen in the images below and tuning stability is extremely good.

Comes with the slightly longer 1970s moulded Fender Jazzmaster case: this is the 77/78 version with four catches, internal pocket with lid and red lining.  I even found the key under the bottom lining (I could hear something rattling around)!

Sounds amazing with loads of versatile tones from the ‘78 pickups (I actually prefer it to my ‘80 strat which has pickups dated 1979 and 1980, but I’ve had that guitar since I bought it brand new in 1981 and I can’t sell it now!) and plays brilliantly.

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chris78

That’s a birth year guitar for me and can confirm I’m not in as good condition after 41 years.
GLWTS

Treewig1

Thank you.  This one has a particularly nice neck, too.  I’ve had a few late 70s strats (I love their pickups) and this one has a slightly thicker neck than the others I’ve had.  Not thick at all, but not as slim as most).

lovestrat74

What weight is it?

Koa

Amazingly cool guitar, a sound of their own, these things have tons of mojo and are still financially achievable for us mere mortals! 

Treewig1

Hi @lovestrat74. It weighs in at 4.1 kilos on my kitchen scales.  

lovestrat74

9.039 lbs in old money then

Treewig1

Yes. Not heavy. 4.1kg.

Treewig1

Bump

sweepy

That’s a bit of a bargain imho GLWTS

Treewig1

Thanks @sweepy.  I’ll stick it on eBay for more once the next £1 deal comes around!

Treewig1

Hello

Treewig1

On eBay, too, with more images (the £1 deal came around!)