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“The mellow tone of a vintage Strat is appealing, but when you crank up the distortion, the sound gets thin and gets lost in the mix.” Are you looking for a rugged vintage Strat that’s perfect for rock—one that combines a full-bodied mid-low range with a punchy attack?
When you think of late-’70s Stratocasters, they’re rock icons that blend iconic looks—like the large headstock and Brett truss rod—with practical, functional beauty.In particular, that sunburst body with a rosewood fingerboard—the very model Richie Blackmore strummed during Rainbow’s 1977 Munich live show—remains an eternal object of desire that sets the hearts of hard rock fans racing. However, ash bodies from this era vary greatly from one instrument to another, and it’s no easy task to find one that’s not only heavy but also delivers a low-midrange that resonates with a powerful, core-shaking punch.
This guitar is a magnificent embodiment of that late-’70s romance and the rugged sonic potential to overpower hard rock. A 1979 Fender Stratocaster with a dense white ash body that exudes an overwhelming presence. It encapsulates the refined mechanics unique to the ’70s and the materials that produce a powerful tone.
It features white ash, which became standard around 1976. Made from high-quality, very dense wood, it delivers rich sustain and a powerful, well-defined low-mid range.
It features a “round board” design, where the rosewood fingerboard is contoured to follow the R-curve of the maple neck. This ensures consistent tone across all positions and adds exquisite warmth and body to the ash’s sharp attack.
Packed with player-oriented functional beauty, it features a large headstock with a modern logo, two string guides, a bullet truss rod adjustable from the headstock without removing the neck, and a three-point locking joint with a built-in micro-tilt mechanism that allows for instant adjustment of the neck angle using an Allen wrench.
The crisp, piercing high end characteristic of this era combines with the thick mid-to-low frequencies unique to ash. Even when heavily distorted, the sound never breaks up, delivering an aggressive tone reminiscent of Ritchie Blackmore. Although this model does not feature scalloped frets, you can still fully enjoy its sound.
Built in 1979, this guitar features the same color scheme as Rainbow’s 1977 Munich live performance and boasts the punchy, natural resonance of high-density ash.For hard rock guitarists looking for a Strat that cuts through an ensemble while delivering a heavy, powerful low end—and who want to play that iconic look with a rugged, vintage tone ready for the stage—this is the ultimate weapon.
Experience the raw rock spirit of the late ’70s and the breathtaking sustain unleashed by high-density ash. Feel the powerful Stratocaster sound course through your entire body the moment it hits the amp.
[SPEC] BODY: White Ash NECK: Maple FINGERBOARD: Rosewood P.U.: Original Single Coil (Gray Bobbin) WEIGHT: 4.5 kg NUT WIDTH: 40.7 mm w/ Original Hard Case Long Scale Neck *Switch replaced (original switch included) *As this is a consignment item, it is not covered by our store’s warranty.
[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.] *As this is a used/vintage item, the information provided is based on our inspection. Please be aware of this in advance.
*Please feel free to contact our staff for more details about this item.
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