Vintage 1983 Fender Dan Smith Era Standard Stratocaster (2-Knob) with Rosewood Fretboard 7.8 LBS!- Black

Vintage 1983 Fender Dan Smith Era Standard Stratocaster (2-Knob) with Rosewood Fretboard 7.8 LBS!- BlackUp for sale is a vintage and all original 1983 Fender Dan Smith Era Standard Stratocaster (2 Knob) with a Rosewood Fretboard in a classic black finish. 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

Although ultra-quiet acoustically

Headstock: 1958 Explorer

and 58/15 pickups to complete the vintage vibe

Bridge Pickup: CustomBucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

clear maple top—a combination that has shaped music since the 1950s—this instrument reflects the era when Gibson cemented its reputation for unparalleled craftsmanship and tone

a masonic acoustic lens and a sound sculpture

Specifications: Switchable Tone Stacks : Toggle between OC (active midrange boost) and BB (simple high-frequency filter)

Mounting Rings: Cream

and a balanced high-end response

625 inches

and PRS “Pre-Factory” headstock eagle

when up it changes to a harder hitting and more tube-like sound with cascaded MOSFET gain stages