Fender is, needless to say, the number one brand of electric guitars and basses.
It is beloved by countless top artists, including Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Ritchie Blackmore (titles omitted).
The Stratocaster, released by Fender in 1954, debuted as a derivative model of the Telecaster, the original solid-body guitar.
Thanks to its innovative design and high versatility, it has been cherished by countless artists and has enriched the music scene across various genres from its debut to the present day.
It can truly be called the quintessential electric guitar.
This instrument features characteristics unique to that era, such as a large headstock, a bullet-style truss rod nut, F-key tuners, and a three-point neck joint.
The body is made of classic ash, the neck is maple, and the fingerboard is rosewood.
The body has been refinished in black, and combined with the black pickguard, it boasts a cool look.
The pickups have been replaced with single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions, and a DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion in the bridge position.
The sound is both brilliant and fat.
Its appeal lies in an exceptionally thick tone—a bit different from the bright sound one might expect from an ash body and maple neck.
The bridge position delivers a very powerful sound that pairs well with high-gain settings.
This is a 70s Fender that has become increasingly rare in recent years.
Why not take advantage of this opportunity?
Approximately 60% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is slightly loose, but it has been confirmed to move through about 90 degrees.
The neck is in good condition; however, since the fingerboard radius is 7.25, the action ranges from 2.2 mm on the 6th string side to 1.7 mm on the 1st string side, allowing for comfortable playing.
The body and finish show general signs of wear, including dents, scuffs, linear scratches, and faded paint. Metal parts show tarnish and rust. The sides of the fingerboard have peeling paint, cracks, and touch-up marks. The back of the body has sticker marks and peeling paint.
The electronics are in good condition.
The bridge pickup, control knobs, and all pots have been replaced. The bridge pickup cavity has been modified, and the pickguard has been replaced.
The body has been refinished.
Controls: 1 volume, 2 tone, 5-way selector
Nut width: 40.5 mm
String spacing at bridge: 10.8 mm
Scale length: 25.5 inches
Year of manufacture: 1979
Country of manufacture: USA
Delivered after rigorous inspection by TONIQ’s craftsmen.
Included accessories: Hard case (lock partially damaged), tremolo arm, original pickguard, pickups
Text: Teppei Ozawa
Inspector: Takahashi
Product Photos: Tanoue
Includes a 3-month TONIQ warranty
● Up to 15% OFF with Trade-In
When you use our trade-in service at the time of purchase, you’ll receive 10% OFF the selling price. (Consignment items are excluded. This offer applies only when the trade-in value is 15% or more of the selling price.)
Furthermore, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly “Enhanced Buyback Campaign,” the discount rate increases to 15%.
◯ About GIB and TONIQ Warranties
● Lifetime Free Maintenance
For instruments purchased at our store, you can receive “string vibration setup” (normally 4,400 yen) free of charge for life. (Reservation required)
・Please present your warranty card with your name written on it.
・This offer is limited to the original purchaser who bought the instrument at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop.
・Please note that you are responsible for any associated costs, such as shipping fees.
● Resale Value Guarantee
If you decide to sell your instrument within 6 months of purchase, we guarantee the buyback price.
The buyback price is 50% of the original price for new items and 70% for used items.
● Defect Warranty
Basic Co., Ltd. provides a warranty against defects for products it sells.
With the exception of certain items, such as consignment goods, we will repair any malfunctions occurring during normal use within a specified warranty period free of charge (or, if repair is not possible, we will accept a return and issue a refund).
The warranty period is 3 months for used items and 1 year for new items.
Please note that even within the warranty period, the following cases will be subject to a service fee:
・Failures or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
・Replacement of consumable parts.
・Failures or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
・Failures or damage resulting from handling that violates the precautions listed in the instruction manual.
・Failures or damage to parts repaired or modified by a party other than our company.
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・If the warranty certificate does not include your name, model name, serial number, etc., or if any text has been altered.
・If the warranty certificate is not presented or has been lost. (Warranty coverage is limited to purchases made within Japan.)
We will ship with sufficient packaging.
We also ship internationally.
We will ship with sufficient packaging.
We do ship internationally.
Contact Information
Contact Info
LINE: @toniq
Email:toniq@bassick.jp
Phone: 045-548-3776
●Prices include consumption tax, customs duties, and shipping fees. Free worldwide shipping. All import duties and taxes are included in the price. No additional charges will be incurred during delivery. If you return an item, you are responsible for the full cost of shipping and any applicable customs duties.
