1977 Fender Stratocaster

by Steve
(Manhasset, New York)

Fender Stratocaster, Serial # S 7 69342. "Made In U.S.A." headstock. Hardtail, natural wood, black pickguard/ pick-ups/ dials. All original parts. Original case. Minor ding in rear. No scratches. Beautiful condition. Purchased in 1988, tag claimed "1976." Played religiously and carefully until 2000. I'm pretty sure we paid @ $600. Can you tell me the Blue Book price range? Thanks.

ANSWER

Hi, Steve--

The serial number indicates that your guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - CBS Era), USA in 1977 - 1978.

Here is the Blue Book general info:


STRATOCASTER THREE-BOLT NECK (CBS MFG. 1971-1981)
- offset double cutaway alder or ash body with smaller body contours, bolt-on three-screw one-piece 21-fret maple neck with black dot inlays, or maple neck with 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with clay off-white dot inlays, large Strat-style headstock with two string guides and truss rod adjustment at bottom, six-on-one-side tuners, tremolo bridgeor six-saddle hardtail bridge with STB, white laminated (1971-75, 1981) or black laminated (1975-1981) pickguard, three single coil staggered height (1971-late 1974) or flatpole (late 1974-1981) pickups with white covers (1971-75, 1979-1981) or black covers (1975-1981), three knobs (v, two tone), three-way (1971-77) or five-way (1977-1981) pickup switch, jack angled into the top, nickel hardware, available in standard 3-Tone Sunburst finish or various custom color finishes, 25.5 in. scale, mfg. 1971-1981.

The Pricing info:

1977
Mint $2,600
Exc.+ $1,950
Exc. $1,600
Avg.+ $1,300
Avg. $1,050
General $850

***Subtract 10-20% for Natural finish.

Lynne

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