1983 Fender Dan Smith Standard Stratocaster Body Stripped Natural

1983 Fender Dan Smith Standard Stratocaster In Natural Finish

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Original Polyurethane Finish Has Been Stripped To Natural

Normal Cosmetic Surface Wear Including Various Small Marks, Dings, And Scratches Visible Throughout

No Additional Routes 

Made in USA

4-Piece Alder

SSS Configuration With Factory Schaller FreeFlyte Tremolo Bridge Cavity

Weighs 4lbs 2oz

Comes As Shown With No Other Additional Items Or Accessories

In 1981 Fender-CBS hired William (Bill) Schultz, John McLaren, and Dan Smith away from the U.S. division of Yamaha. Schultz became the president of Fender-CBS, McLaren the managing director, and Smith was appointed the director of marketing for Fender electric guitars.

In an effort to improve Fender’s market position, Smith orchestrated a revamping of the basic production model Stratocaster and by late 1981 the new model was introduced as the Standard Stratocaster. It featured a more accurate version of the pre-CBS smaller headstock
(compared to the 1980 “Strat”); a four bolt neck plate; the somewhat “hotter” X-1 pickup (introduced in the 1980 “Strat” model) in the bridge position; and, a body end truss rod adjustment (no bullet). What it did retain from its predecessor was the 70s-style headstock decal.
Otherwise, the 1981 Standard Stratocaster signalled the end of the CBS 70s style Stratocaster.