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Fender F-35



I was told that this guitar is 40yrs old and it is mint condition just like new I will most likely keep it but I'm wondering what its worth.

ANSWER

The F-35 was manufactured from 1972-1981. Here is the Blue Book info for all years:

Excellent $55 - 75
Average $25 - 35

Lynne

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Feb 19, 2010
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by: Bob S.

I just bought a F-35 serial number F7944549. I know the guitar was made in 1979, it has a spruce top, obankole back and sides and sold for $215 when new, but nothing else. I don't know if there is anything else to know. I paid $80 for it and I think I made out OK. If anyone has any further info please advise. Thanks
Feb 22, 2009
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by: Anonymous

Hi, I just picked up a fender f-35 this morning and am doing a full rehab. I don't have any serial numbers on the label inside, it says Fender Musical Instruments, Fullerton, California. and there is a red 'japan' stamp on the upper right hand corner.

Without the serial is it possible to tell what year it is? I'm also curious to figure out what the back and sides are, i've read some are ovankdale and some mahogony, is there a way to tell by the wood?

Thanks

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Here is what the Blue Book says about the guitar:

F-35
- dreadnought style, spruce top, Ovangkol back and sides, mahogany neck, 14/20-fret rosewood fingerboard, adjustable rosewood bridge, black pickguard, Natural finish, 25.5 in. scale, mfg. 1972-1981.

Without the serial number, it is difficult to be sure of the exact year of manufacture.

Lynne
Feb 13, 2009
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by: Anonymous

I have a 1979 F-35 I've had for 30 years and I wouldn't take a thousand dollars for it. I'm currently looking for another one. It's an obvious Martin ripoff that might be as good as the Martin. This guitar just gets better with age. I play mine with light strings and I had the action lowered slightly. It's a pleasure to play.
Oct 04, 2008
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by: Anonymous

I have a F-35 that was made in 1976!! I got to tell you this guitar plays and sounds great!!!
Oct 03, 2008
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by: Anonymous

That may be blue book value, but nowadays an F-35 goes for $200-$300 range, despite its vintage heritage. They tend to be a little cheaper because they were made in Korea, not the U.S.A like the higher end Fenders, but nonetheless they play great especially since they're older and the wood has aged and hardened. I should know, cause I have two of them. The notch in the headstock signifies that it's a Korean Fender.

In order to determine the age of the guitar, just check the first two digits of the serial number on the label located inside the sound hole. On my two F-35s the first two digits are 78 and 79, which show that they were made in 1978 and 1979.

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