IT ALSO HAS OUR GREAT SELECTION OF ULTRA RARE CLASSIC & COLLECTIBLE CARS, TONS OF PARAPHERNALIA & OUR PERSONAL GUITAR COLLECTION. The Dan Smith headstock was some bizarre attempt at the old small headstock that just looks weird to me. I know right now they get no respect, but is it worth keeping till it reaches vintage status(30 yrs)? for him and also give him back his pre WWII Dobro after a new set of tuners, bone nut and new maple/ebony saddle. Those 80's FujiGen Fenders are still considered by many collectors to be the best Fenders ever made. The words Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. That Strat has been his main squeeze for years, I've tried to talk him into putting a regular jack plate on it as he's really good at woodworking or even a side mounted plate and an electro socket without success. The 82 Strat returned to the pre-CBS standards (small headstock, 4-bolt neck, more contoured body, etc.). I can post a pic tomorrow. I've got a few. frikken tone monsters. You must log in or register to reply here. Thanks for any input you may have. Doing business with your colleagues has never been easier. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I would love to see the serial number, and make sure it's not a cheap counterfeit Fender. The average charge is $40 - $50 nationally in the USA. WELCOME TO OUR GUITAR BROKER SHOP HERE ON VINTAGEANDRARE. In great shape with all original paperwork, tweed case and accoutrements included. Eh, looks okay, but there's a reason strat-purists avoid those MIA Fullerton 80's Fenders and vastly prefer the MIJ FujiGen Fenders from that era. They are a rare snap in style, all metal with a T-bar. It is the much-dissed CBS version with the one volume, one tone control and jack in the single ply pickguard. 1933 - Washburn Guitars - Festival Series Custo 2003 - Gibson - Les Paul Studio By Rick Garcia. Yes, it is, they called it the Freeflyte tremolo system, and I can't seem to find a tremolo bar for it either. Haven't seen it yet. Offer your instruments to dealers and builders on VintageAndRare.See our blogStay tuned for exciting news, interviews, great stories and beautiful instruments on the VintageAndRare blog.Search for instruments, Sell instruments through VintageAndRare Sign up to have the latest news and member-only deals delivered straight to your inbox. IT IS PACKED WITH ALL THE INVENTORY YOU ARE LOOKING AT ON DISPLAY FOR ALL OUR LOCAL FRIENDS & CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. The reason I mentioned the black versus silver Fender logo, the older (black logo) model is worth more in the identical condition as the silver one. Can you post a photo of the guitar? Its maple neck feels delicious. Please select your country above. Put your favorites instruments on your watch list. I would check it out thoroughly before laying any money down. I saw one recently on the bay for $99.99, but it was for a lefty. If you really want the guitar, just wait. * Make sure the pawn shop owner lets you plug it into an amp, and hear that the volume knob and tone knobs work, along with the five-way switch. Our mission is to establish and develop the ultimate network/community designed for enthusiasts and retailers of vintage, rare and antique musical instruments, as well as an online network for dedicated builders of fine instruments. There is no buzzing or dead spots. THE GUITAR BROKER IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE OPENED OUR BRAND NEW FACILITY & WE'RE READY TO SHOW IT OFF. . I got one for about $275 used, flipped it for a little more. Normal deliveries go thru UPS. Just Sing What You Feel : Writer's Block Lyric. If youre just looking for a strat to play then it depends on your preferences and what youre looking for - if youd prefer a different color, different pickup options or whatever then that same budget could get you pretty much whatever variation you wanted. There are some scratches, dings, and some clear coat chipping around the back electronics cover. He's said he wants it rejuvenated when I finish re-making a 90's MIM Strat with a level/crown the frets, scraped the RW board rounded the edges, BL Wilde Single 280's for the N/M and a 290 for the bridge spot, 2 Q-filters, new LH CTS pots, GraphTech Saddles/nut and a Tortise PG/trem cover on the black body, black knobs covers etc. I don't know what the reserve was, but it didn't meet the reserve. The electronics are bone stock. By entering this site you declare Im trying to find out what kind of Danelectro Guitar i have. How can you tell if a Fender guitar is real or fake? They'll either sell it, or they'll get tired of looking at it and you may be able to make a deal. Wanting a better guitar, I have a chance to buy a 1983 Fender Stratocaster. Sounds like a good deal as the cheapest I can find on the net is about $800. Why sell through VintageAndRare? In essence we are a gateway to vintage, rare and hand & custom built musical equipment, an easy-to-use tool and internet resource for dealers, builders, buyers and enthusiasts. Free signup service Sign up for mypageGet your own account. Thats only about 2/3 of its sale price. You are using an out of date browser.
1953 - Gibson - Les Paul Std. The elite was given to me by my uncle and he told me to never lose the bar because it was so hard to find a replacement. I put a RH Tele Bullet neck on it back in the 90's when I swapped the necks out and now the frets are badly divoted and it is time to repair or replace that neck. JavaScript is disabled. The dealer might be confusing it with the 1982 "Dan Smith" Strat ( I have one). My question is will these models go up in value eventually? I would love to see a pic of the guitar. An American-made 1983 Fender Standard Stratocaster might be worth $700 or a $1,000 in merely average condition, but 1983 was also the transition period between the Smith Strats (1981 thru 1983, black Fender logo on the headstock) and the regular-CBS era rigs (1983-1984, silver Fender logo). You are using an out of date browser. ), then its a steal. I have seen 2 freeflyte trem bars for sale one was $150 and the other was $200. Upgrade, downgrade, cancel at any time. They aren't rare here..at all..we see them all the time for 650-900 bucks..they were a full production guitarmeaning they made lots of them.sounds like you got a good deal at 550if you bought it as an investment, you prolly shoulda looked elsewhere. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Email: [email protected] Phone: 954-646-8819. a good friend of mine has one of these, the LH model SB. I think that the Dan Smith headstock might have been done that way on purpose to make it more visually different from the USA Reissue models (that did have a pretty good recreation of the original headstock) that were also introduced in 1982. Strat Talk is the leading online community and marketplace for Stratocaster guitars. Plays and sounds great and the neck is incredible. Its a rare model, they certainly go for a lot more than than pretty often, so its worth it as a collector piece. We do not ship to your country at this time! Howe Fender Stratocaster E455831 - what is the value of this guitar? Walk away, Fenders lowest offering in stratocaster form. I have seen Standard 83 strats sell for $1,000+ on ebay. But then again maybe that shop was just overpriced, they had a first edition Korean made Danelectro Hodad for sale for almost 900 Euro. Become a partner TDPRI, short for Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue, is the leading online community and marketplace for Telecaster guitars. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I actually have its neck on a Thinline build I did back in the 90's. The 82 Strat returned to the pre-CBS standards (small headstock Well, not exactly. PLEASE CHECK OUR NEW WEBSITE OUT OR CHECK OUR "COOL CARS FOR SALE" SECTION FOR OUR CAR SELECTION. Hello, found a 1983(or 84, won't know till I take the neck off) Strat at a pawn shop today. (Clear the check box if you're on a shared computer). In the Duchossoir book Dan Smith is quoted as saying the AVRI's didn't make it out until the very end of 1982 due to issues with the condition of the factory, despite being developed in 1981 and introduced at NAMM 1982. The 82's are collectible (nice players too) and would go for 1800 euro, more or less, depending on condition. The guy took my offer of 550.00 for it(wanted 650.00).
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It does have some wear but is a great fit and works great. I have this guitar for over 30 years . Controls include a master volume, a TBX treble/bass expander and an active MDX midrange booster with 12 dB of gain. Free trial, The most viewed products
It still boggles my mind. * Check for cracks or any warps in the neck. problem is they just weren't all that good and the trem does suck. I just wanted to check to see how much it was worth. By the way even though these guitars are not highly regarded, I think it sounds great. Featured dealers
WE SPECIALIZE IN SELLING THE HIGHEST QUALITY VINTAGE GUITARS AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. We are sorry. The words Fender, Telecaster, Stratocaster and the associated headstock designs are registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. you read and agreed to the. Sign up for news from vintageandrare, get special featured product offers, industry insights and find vintage instruments. Great condition 1983 Squire Stratocaster MIJ SQ Black Price? The guitar has been set up by our luthier. Not in United States? Seemed like an ok guitar, could have been tempted to do some surgery on it, but figured it was better to just move on. WE ARE ALSO NOW CATERING TO THE COLLECTOR CAR MARKET & ALWAYS HAVE SEVERAL FABULOUS AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE. I don't know how things are in Europe, but I started doing repairs for other people in 1982, and not only have I never worked on one of those, I've never even SEEN one. You must log in or register to reply here. This guitar featuresthree special-design Alnico 5 single-coil pickups with solid covers and an internal dummy coil for hum cancellation, as well as three push-push buttons for pickup selection. http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-50001&campid=5338148343&icep_item=350809084028, http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-50001&campid=5338148343&icep_item=290927655546, http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-50001&campid=5338148343&icep_item=261226452419. The original frets are invery good condition withonly minor wear. HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU, AS WELL AS OUR SNOWBIRDS & YEARLY TOURISTS, FACE TO FACE AGAIN. Hi guys, I am looking for your A old boyfriend left his Fender Stratocaster at my place four years ago. Not a VintageandRare member?Sign up here: This is a very cool & now very desireable factory 2-knob Dan Smith era Stratocaster in really minty shape purchased at Ace Music in Santa Monica. Featured builders, Please call ahead for an appointment. Fender stratocaster ser number mx 10865248 what did I buy? 1983 USA Fender Freeflyte Strat tremolo arm LEFTY - eBay (item 120518951442 end time Feb-15-10 16:53:29 PST), Buying a guitar: 1984-87 MIJ E series or 2017 Professional Strat. i think eventually you'll see some upward movement on the price. What do you think? Everything on the guitar is original. I think these Strats mellow with age and get a nice tone to them. This guitar is in very good condition, in perfect working order, and plays great. Is that the one with the tremolo springs under the pickguard? Featured products
Overall, I would rate the condition, a solid 8.5 out of 10. The latest dealers
For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Those guitars are quite rare these days, but for some reason the value of those just aren't jumpin'. '55 Conversion. This is Europe, nothing new or surprising. Yes 1983 was a low point for the Strat. as the older "vintage" guitars all get out of the regular guy price range the late 70 and eary 80s strats will probably take off. The sound of the Elite Stratocaster can be described as more humbucker-like compared to a traditional single coil-equipped guitar, especially with the TBX and MDX circuits at their maximum.SPECS:Serial Number:E300141Nut Width: 1.74"1st Fret: 0.83"12th Fret: 0.87"Neck Type: Thin VFinger Board: EbonyPickups:Original special-design Alnico 5 single-coil pickupsWeight: 9lb 0oz**All photographs shown are ACTUAL PHOTOS of the item listed and are taken at our shop.**. I've got a question about a guitar I never owned. 2011 Gibson SG Special Dirty Fingers Limited Edition Alpine White, 1999 Rickenbacker 360v64 6-String Electric Guitar Fireglo, 2005 Gibson Custom Shop CS-356 Figured Antique Natural. Hi how much is my telecaster worth serial number E319278 made in 1983, clos 1983 Fender Stratocaster Elite Gold Serial #E338195, value? Other than 1 major ding on its lower face area shes truly near mint & mostly unplayed, has its original Fender strap & comes in its original molded hard case. About that same time, production of the Smith Strat wrapped up, so there was really very little, if any, overlap between the two. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The latest arrivals
I've got an '83 Tele - with the Elite toploader saddles - which, like the '83 Strat, is pretty much dissed on all the Tele forums, but I love it. He has a box of old parts and there are a few trem bars in there. Supposed to be in great shape, for $580 out the door from a local pawn shop. Its white pickgard is loaded w/3 stock pickups w/the 1 year only 2-knob vs. 3 knob controls & a front loaded Freeflyte Tremolo unit w/its Tore-master trim arm. It has a very nice clean yellowed Olympic White finish. Press J to jump to the feed. 1982 was the first post-CBS production year and Dan Smith was director of marketing. Strymon Iridium - New - Authorized Dealer - Trades? Pick a subscription plan and sign up in 60 seconds. We offer the following services to shoppers in. How hard could it have been to get that right??? Please enter your username, and you will recieve a new password for your account. Cancel. Idk about that, but their build quality and fit/finish are outstanding compared to what was being produced at the Fullerton factory at the time. The guy should have taken the 900.00! i played it and honestly it was the worst strat i've played in ages (not to say they are all like that). I really like the neck! Yeah if you have all of the 22 carat plated parts (tuners, tip, etc. The latest builders
There are no cracks, repairs, or issues. The case is not the original brown Voyagair case that these came with but the black version the came with the non-walnut elite's. Hello, I have a 1983 Strat like the one being discussed (one volume and one tone controlt-bar tremolo). No, check that -. For sale is arare 1983 Fender Elite Stratocaster Walnut with a non-original Fender case. The neck is straight with no issues and plays great. If you could post pic, I'll call a friend of mine and see if he has one. I forgot my username or password, Keep me signed in. The pickups in his are very good though and in spite of one volume and one tone it sounds very good. Also, should I polish the frets on this or leave them be? Password
Main Stratocaster Guitar Discussion Forum. Gain access to our Dealers Collective and interact with other members of V&R. I saw one go past the 900.00 mark on Ebay. Hi just starting to play guitar after having a class in school 40 years ago. my local GC had one recently and sold it for $900. JavaScript is disabled. Well. Sign up now! Good luck on finding the trem bar I have a 1983 strat elite and i have the original trem bar.