1983 Fender Stratocaster Elite Sunburst 100% Original w/ Case
Up for sale, a 1983 Fender Stratocaster Elite in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A USA-made reinvention of the Stratocaster platform produced in limited quantities from 1983-84, the Elite model features active circuitry with both TBX treble/bass boost and MDX mid-boost circuitry, offering 12db of boost. The active circuit was designed by Paul Gagon, and the trio of Alnico II single coil pickups have an additional dummy coil for noise reduction concealed beneath the pickguard. Additional forward-thinking features of the Elite model include Schaller tuning machines, a 12” fretboard radius with medium jumbo fretwire, and Fender's System II vibrato.
Offering both traditional single coil sparkle and spank and thicker, bolder sounds, each single coil has its own dedicated push button on/off switch. As such, 7 different pickup combinations are possible including Neck+Bridge and Neck+Middle+Bridge, two settings not available on a traditional Strat blade pickup toggle. The active EQ circuitry ensures a certain breadth and authority, and the classic tonewood combination of an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard ensures a clear, balanced acoustic response. This Stratocaster Elite weighs 8lbs 1oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .805” 1st fret, .865” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 12” radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Schaller (Fender-branded)
-Serialization: E3-prefix (1983)
-Factory Markings: Neck heel date stamped May 27, 1983
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Alnico II single coil with dummy coil x3
-Controls: Volume, MDX Mid-boost and TBX Tone (active), Pickup On/Off x3
-Harness: Active electronics powered by 9V
-Hardware: System II vibrato
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, “F”-stamped knobs with ridged rubber grips
The gloss three-tone Sunburst finish is very well-kept, with a couple small chips on the perimeter adjacent to the jack, a bit of shallow buckle rash on the back at the belly contour, and a few lesser marks on top and back at the lower bout. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A hardshell case is included.
Offering both traditional single coil sparkle and spank and thicker, bolder sounds, each single coil has its own dedicated push button on/off switch. As such, 7 different pickup combinations are possible including Neck+Bridge and Neck+Middle+Bridge, two settings not available on a traditional Strat blade pickup toggle. The active EQ circuitry ensures a certain breadth and authority, and the classic tonewood combination of an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard ensures a clear, balanced acoustic response. This Stratocaster Elite weighs 8lbs 1oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .805” 1st fret, .865” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 12” radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Schaller (Fender-branded)
-Serialization: E3-prefix (1983)
-Factory Markings: Neck heel date stamped May 27, 1983
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Alnico II single coil with dummy coil x3
-Controls: Volume, MDX Mid-boost and TBX Tone (active), Pickup On/Off x3
-Harness: Active electronics powered by 9V
-Hardware: System II vibrato
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, “F”-stamped knobs with ridged rubber grips
The gloss three-tone Sunburst finish is very well-kept, with a couple small chips on the perimeter adjacent to the jack, a bit of shallow buckle rash on the back at the belly contour, and a few lesser marks on top and back at the lower bout. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A hardshell case is included.
$2,499.99
1983 Fender Stratocaster Elite Sunburst 100% Original w/ Case—
$2,499.99
Description
Up for sale, a 1983 Fender Stratocaster Elite in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A USA-made reinvention of the Stratocaster platform produced in limited quantities from 1983-84, the Elite model features active circuitry with both TBX treble/bass boost and MDX mid-boost circuitry, offering 12db of boost. The active circuit was designed by Paul Gagon, and the trio of Alnico II single coil pickups have an additional dummy coil for noise reduction concealed beneath the pickguard. Additional forward-thinking features of the Elite model include Schaller tuning machines, a 12” fretboard radius with medium jumbo fretwire, and Fender's System II vibrato.
Offering both traditional single coil sparkle and spank and thicker, bolder sounds, each single coil has its own dedicated push button on/off switch. As such, 7 different pickup combinations are possible including Neck+Bridge and Neck+Middle+Bridge, two settings not available on a traditional Strat blade pickup toggle. The active EQ circuitry ensures a certain breadth and authority, and the classic tonewood combination of an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard ensures a clear, balanced acoustic response. This Stratocaster Elite weighs 8lbs 1oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .805” 1st fret, .865” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 12” radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Schaller (Fender-branded)
-Serialization: E3-prefix (1983)
-Factory Markings: Neck heel date stamped May 27, 1983
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Alnico II single coil with dummy coil x3
-Controls: Volume, MDX Mid-boost and TBX Tone (active), Pickup On/Off x3
-Harness: Active electronics powered by 9V
-Hardware: System II vibrato
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, “F”-stamped knobs with ridged rubber grips
The gloss three-tone Sunburst finish is very well-kept, with a couple small chips on the perimeter adjacent to the jack, a bit of shallow buckle rash on the back at the belly contour, and a few lesser marks on top and back at the lower bout. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A hardshell case is included.
Offering both traditional single coil sparkle and spank and thicker, bolder sounds, each single coil has its own dedicated push button on/off switch. As such, 7 different pickup combinations are possible including Neck+Bridge and Neck+Middle+Bridge, two settings not available on a traditional Strat blade pickup toggle. The active EQ circuitry ensures a certain breadth and authority, and the classic tonewood combination of an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard ensures a clear, balanced acoustic response. This Stratocaster Elite weighs 8lbs 1oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .805” 1st fret, .865” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 12” radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
-Tuners: Schaller (Fender-branded)
-Serialization: E3-prefix (1983)
-Factory Markings: Neck heel date stamped May 27, 1983
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Alnico II single coil with dummy coil x3
-Controls: Volume, MDX Mid-boost and TBX Tone (active), Pickup On/Off x3
-Harness: Active electronics powered by 9V
-Hardware: System II vibrato
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, “F”-stamped knobs with ridged rubber grips
The gloss three-tone Sunburst finish is very well-kept, with a couple small chips on the perimeter adjacent to the jack, a bit of shallow buckle rash on the back at the belly contour, and a few lesser marks on top and back at the lower bout. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A hardshell case is included.
