1979 Fender Stratocaster USA | Black | Made in USA

Alder body. One-piece maple neck. Maple fingerboard. Single-coil pickups. 5-way switch. Master volume and two tones. Fender "F" stamped tuners. Large CBS-style headstock. Original floating tremolo. Includes original hard shell case. Weighs 4.3kg.
 
A genuine late-70s workhorse available for purchase in Sydney. Bold black finish, maple fingerboard, and original single-coils known for their bright, articulate response. This 1979 Stratocaster delivers that unmistakable cutting tone.
 
The instrument shows minor fretwear and light surface scratching on the original three-ply pickguard – expected signs of a well-maintained guitar of this age. The black topcoat has checked beautifully, with grey Fullerplast primer visible along the bottom edges – a period-correct detail that adds real visual character. The three-bolt neck includes the original Micro-Tilt adjustment. Hardware is original and in good condition.
 
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Key Features
Year: 1979
Made in: USA
Serial: S939337
Body: Alder
Finish: Black polyester with Fullerplast undercoat
Neck: One-piece maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Neck Joint: 3-bolt with Micro-Tilt
Pickups: Three original single-coil
Controls: Volume, two tones, 5-way switch
Bridge: Original floating tremolo
Tuners: Fender "F" stamped
Weight: 4.3kg
Case: Original hard shell case
 
Sound and Tone
Original single-coils deliver that unmistakable bright, cutting tone – handles everything from funk to fuzz without getting lost in the mix, whether clean or driven. Positions two and four offer the signature Strat quack. The floating tremolo adds classic Strat shimmer and vibrato.
 
Feel and Playability
The one-piece maple neck with a vintage "U" profile feels substantial and stable. The 7.25-inch fingerboard radius offers classic Strat playability. Minor fretwear does not hinder playability. At 4.3kg, it is on the heavier side for a Strat, but that weight gives it excellent sustain and a solid, balanced feel. The floating tremolo is responsive and smooth.
 
Condition
Light pickguard scratches. Minor fretwear. Grey Fullerplast primer visible on bottom edges. Original hardware. Original floating tremolo fully functional. No structural issues. Recently serviced.
 
Background
The late CBS era (1965-1985) produced some of Fender's most distinctive instruments. This 1979 example represents the end of that period just before the early 1980s redesigns. 1979 Stratocasters have been played by notable artists including Dave Murray of Iron Maiden, Jimmy Page, The Edge, Ritchie Blackmore, Yngwie Malmsteen and Mark Knopfler
 
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