{"product_id":"vintage-1983-fender-dan-smith-era-standard-stratocaster-2-knob-with-rosewood-fretboard-7-8-lbs-black","title":"Vintage 1983 Fender Dan Smith Era Standard Stratocaster (2-Knob) with Rosewood Fretboard 7.8 LBS!- Black","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eUp for sale is a vintage and all-original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e1983 Fender Dan Smith Era Standard Stratocaster (2-Knob) with a Rosewood Fretboard in a classic black finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. This specific model is a fascinating piece of Fender history, hailing from the brief but impactful \"Dan Smith era\" (roughly 1981-1984) when Fender sought to return to a higher standard of quality and traditional design principles. Distinctive features of this period include the smaller headstock and a streamlined control layout, notably the simplified two-knob configuration (one volume, one tone) with an output jack mounted directly on the top of the body, moving away from the three-knob, pickguard-mounted jack design prevalent just before and after this period. This makes it a unique and sought-after instrument for collectors and players interested in this transitional phase of the company.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003eThe guitar is in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially considering it has over 40 years of life under its belt. The instrument shows minor signs of wear consistent with age and occasional play, contributing to its authentic vintage character. The most notable signs of use are some scratches on the bass side of the top, which have been photographedy. All electronics and hardware are original and function perfectly. It plays very nicely with a good setup and delivers an amazing, rich vintage sound that only an instrument of this age can produce. The guitar comes complete with its original case, ready for its next chapter with a new owner.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFender Standard Stratocaster (Dan Smith Era)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1983\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFretboard Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVery good (minor cosmetic signs of wear)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2-knob control layout (Volume, Tone)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAG\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll original parts and electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePlayability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlays nicely with a good setup; sounds amazing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eIncluded Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginal case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWeight: 7.80 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59115073339473,"sku":"E328547","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1835\/7911\/files\/A8E40BF3-FD99-43CE-89B4-5422637E449B_1_201_a.heic?v=1771543916","url":"https:\/\/www.quimpersound.com\/products\/vintage-1983-fender-dan-smith-era-standard-stratocaster-2-knob-with-rosewood-fretboard-7-8-lbs-black","provider":"Quimper Sound Records and Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}