Value of 70's strat

[levantin]

Quick question.

I'm in the process of acquiring a late 70's Fender Strat. It looks to be all original and practically unplayed. What do you guys think the resale value is? Yes I know, however much people are willing to pay for it. How about an approximate range?

Thanks in advance.

[shobet]

Is it one of those bullet trussrod and the neck that only has 3 bolts to hold it in place ones?
Give us pics so we can all go "Ahhh, Hmmmm, yeassssss, it's worth £0.50" etc.

[Riscchip]

There is some range of value within the 1970s. What year is it?

[levantin]

Is it one of those bullet trussrod and the neck that only has 3 bolts to hold it in place ones?

Yes it is. With a big headstock.

Give us pics so we can all go "Ahhh, Hmmmm, yeassssss, it's worth £0.50" etc.

Thanks Shob, very helpful.

Actually I have no pics at the moment, but I feel like being a pic nazi, so "No pics for you!"

There is some range of value within the 1970s. What year is it?

I'm not exactly sure, but based on what I know, probably 77 to 79.

[pebber]

probably 77 to 79.

I figure around 1250 EUR.. the late 70 ones are still low compared to the early 70 ones which fetch over here + 3000 EUR easily

[Norton]

Yes it is. With a big headstock.



Thanks Shob, very helpful.

Actually I have no pics at the moment, but I feel like being a pic nazi, so No pics for you!



I'm not exactly sure, but based on what I know, probably 77 to 79.

That was my guess and I was gonna post it. Seriously.

[Psh511]

I sold my 79(natural finish, maple fretboard, black pickguard...weighed 200lbs) on ebay 6months ago...it was a true player..with fretware, dings, scratches...but all original and I got 1000 bucks...but I have seen others go for much higher..and others for much less

[levantin]

Thanks all. I'll post some pics when I get it, probably in a few weeks.

[shobet]

The one I tried weighed a fucking tonne! Good luck with your back problem

[Bengal]

These are going up and up. There was one here locally that sold for $1500. It was a '79 in 3 tone sunburst (well, Fenders 3 tone at the time which was Black-Red-Yellow) and it was a hardtail. Weighed about 12 pounds...

It's the normal cycle of things. The older they get, the more they go for...

I personally LOVE the big headstocks of the 70's...

[Bengal65]

I think they were using Northern Hard Ash for the bodies then. Hence, the weight. My '83 USA standard Strat weighed in heavily.

[fett]

When you get it, take it all apart and determine whether the "Numbers Match". Fender guitar values are all about the "Numbers".

[charvelguy]

many years ago..in '82, I had a guy in another local road band play my modded strat. I had a Warmoth neck. He was a good player, used Les Pauls but my northern ash Strat weighed in at 13+lbs.

"keep the neck, get rid of that body"

AS far as value.. many factors involved there. Color, pickups, # of screws.. the whole bit. Anywhere from 700-1500 is a good guess.

[fuel0707]

A lot of things could affect the potential value. Is it a custom color, an Annivesary model, hardtail, etc.? Certainly any mods and the overall condition are considerations.