Since its release in 1954, the Fender Stratocaster has remained a beloved model among guitarists worldwide. When people think of electric guitars, this is the shape that comes to mind for many. In 1981, Fender introduced a range of colors for its main models, including Cathay Ebony, Moroccan Red, Monaco Yellow, Sahara Taupe, Maui Blue, Capri Orange, and Arctic White. These colors were known as the "International Color Series" and became extremely popular among fans of limited edition items. This particular guitar is a large-headstock model from the era when serial numbers were displayed on the headstock, and it's part of the International Color Series shipped in 1981. As the color name suggests, reminiscent of the ocean off Maui, it features a beautiful light blue finish on the body. 【body】 The overall weight is approximately 4.35 kg. The body is made of ash. It features a pop light blue finish, a white/black 3-ply pickguard, and black screws, making it a limited edition "Maui Blue" specification from the International Color Series. There is some discoloration of the top coat, paint peeling around the elbow and back contour, dents, signs of use on the plastic parts, and tarnishing on the metal parts, giving it a good vintage instrument feel. The screws that secure the pickguard and back panel have been replaced. 【neck】 This is a guitar from the so-called "head serial" era, featuring a large headstock with the serial number. The neck is made of one-piece maple. While there is some weather checking on the headstock, paint peeling mainly on the sides of the fretboard, and tarnishing on the metal parts, it is in relatively good condition. The tuners are fairly evenly wound and function properly. The nut and frets have been replaced, and the frets have been leveled and adjusted, resulting in good playability. The headstock thickness is 15.9mm. The nut width is 40.9mm. It has the soft V-shape characteristic of this period, and a relatively solid neck shape. [Electrical System] The controls are in the orthodox Stratocaster style: 5-way pickup selector, master volume, neck (front) position tone, and center position tone. The bridge (rear) pickup is a high-output X-1 specification. The control parts, including the pickups, are in their original condition. The sound is based on a combination of an ash body and maple neck, resulting in a fast attack and a bright, clear tone. In the front (neck) position, it produces a clear, glossy clean sound with a unique sense of compression, while in the center position, it exhibits a light, sharp character suitable for cutting. The X-1 pickup in the rear (bridge) position has power and punch, outputting a crisp, edgy sound when driven. This guitar boasts a wide range of practical tonal variations, from clean to crunch and even gain sounds. Accessories: Fender molded hard caseWeight: 4.35kg Body Material: White Ash Neck Material/Scale: Maple 1 piece/648mm (25-1/2inch) Fingerboard/Fret Marker/Radius: Maple 1 piece/Black dot/184.15mm (7.25inch) Nut Width/Fret Size (width): 40.9mm (replaced)/2.1mm (replaced), 21F Neck Thickness (1F/7F/12F): 22.9mm/23.4mm/24.4mm Pickup (Neck/Center/Bridge): N/C...Fender Stratocaster Gray Bobbin Flat Polepiece (5.75kΩ/5.8kΩ)/B...Fender Stratocaster Molded Bobbin Flat Polepiece X-1 Style (7.3kΩ) *The DC resistance value of the pickup is measured through the control section. Heartman Vintage Guitars is a specialty store for vintage guitars and basses operated by Ikebe Musical Instruments.
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