Fender is undoubtedly the number one brand of electric guitars and basses.
It's beloved by countless top artists, including Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Ritchie Blackmore. (Titles omitted)
The Stratocaster, released by Fender in 1954, was introduced as a derivative of the Telecaster, the original solid-state guitar.
Its innovative design and versatility have earned it a place among countless artists, and it has dominated music scenes across a wide range of genres since its introduction.
It's truly a representative model of the electric guitar.
Based on the serial number, this model is a Startocaster manufactured in 1976.
As you can see, it has been extensively modified, but it features features unique to this period, such as a large headstock, Bullet-style truss rod nut, F key tuning machine, and a three-bolt neck joint.
The body is made of classic ash.
The combination of a natural color that highlights the undulating wood grain and a pearlescent pickguard is very cool.
The neck is made of maple.
The headstock is heavily weather-checked, giving it an atmospheric look.
The pickups are usually three single-ended, but this one has been modified to two humbuckers.
The pickups mounted are an Epi SG F humbucker in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan SH-18B in the bridge position.
The sound is powerful and fat.
It has an appealingly thick tone that is a departure from a bright sound.
This is a 1970s Fender, which has become increasingly rare in recent years.
Why not take advantage of this opportunity?
Approximately 80% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is twisted, with the most bow on the 1st string side.
There is also a symptom of high rise, and the string height is 2.6mm on the 6th string side and 2.1mm on the 1st string side, allowing for smooth playability.
The body and paint show signs of age-appropriate wear, with scratches, dents, dullness and rust on parts. The paint is dull across the entire body. There is paint chipping on the sides of the fingerboard, the back of the neck, and the top back of the body. There is a large scratch near the bridge on the top of the body, weather checking on the headstock, paint chipping on the skunk stripe on the back of the neck, and numerous dents on the neck.
It appears that the paint on the body has been stripped to make it natural.
The electrical system is in good condition.
The pickups, pickguard, and controls have been replaced.
Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way selector
Nut width: 41mm
Bridge string spacing: 11mm
Scale: 25.5 inches
Year of manufacture: 1976
Country of manufacture: USA
We use Pitbull Strings, imported and sold by our store, for setup.
These high-quality strings offer a natural sound and maximize the performance and character of your instrument.
TONIQ craftsmen meticulously inspect each string before shipping.
Accessories: Soft case
Text: Teppei Ozawa
Inspector: Ozawa
Product photos: Murai
It's beloved by countless top artists, including Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Ritchie Blackmore. (Titles omitted)
The Stratocaster, released by Fender in 1954, was introduced as a derivative of the Telecaster, the original solid-state guitar.
Its innovative design and versatility have earned it a place among countless artists, and it has dominated music scenes across a wide range of genres since its introduction.
It's truly a representative model of the electric guitar.
Based on the serial number, this model is a Startocaster manufactured in 1976.
As you can see, it has been extensively modified, but it features features unique to this period, such as a large headstock, Bullet-style truss rod nut, F key tuning machine, and a three-bolt neck joint.
The body is made of classic ash.
The combination of a natural color that highlights the undulating wood grain and a pearlescent pickguard is very cool.
The neck is made of maple.
The headstock is heavily weather-checked, giving it an atmospheric look.
The pickups are usually three single-ended, but this one has been modified to two humbuckers.
The pickups mounted are an Epi SG F humbucker in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan SH-18B in the bridge position.
The sound is powerful and fat.
It has an appealingly thick tone that is a departure from a bright sound.
This is a 1970s Fender, which has become increasingly rare in recent years.
Why not take advantage of this opportunity?
Approximately 80% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is twisted, with the most bow on the 1st string side.
There is also a symptom of high rise, and the string height is 2.6mm on the 6th string side and 2.1mm on the 1st string side, allowing for smooth playability.
The body and paint show signs of age-appropriate wear, with scratches, dents, dullness and rust on parts. The paint is dull across the entire body. There is paint chipping on the sides of the fingerboard, the back of the neck, and the top back of the body. There is a large scratch near the bridge on the top of the body, weather checking on the headstock, paint chipping on the skunk stripe on the back of the neck, and numerous dents on the neck.
It appears that the paint on the body has been stripped to make it natural.
The electrical system is in good condition.
The pickups, pickguard, and controls have been replaced.
Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way selector
Nut width: 41mm
Bridge string spacing: 11mm
Scale: 25.5 inches
Year of manufacture: 1976
Country of manufacture: USA
We use Pitbull Strings, imported and sold by our store, for setup.
These high-quality strings offer a natural sound and maximize the performance and character of your instrument.
TONIQ craftsmen meticulously inspect each string before shipping.
Accessories: Soft case
Text: Teppei Ozawa
Inspector: Ozawa
Product photos: Murai