i have more pics if needed, but these are the most detailed ones. guy says it is an 83. $850

Thats a fender Bullet body and a american strat neck.

not worth $850

i personally wouldn't buy it, but probably not worth more than $400

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USA 1989 Clapton Signature Strat in 7up Green
USA Standard Telecaster all Blk w EMG 81/85
ESP Eclipse II w EMG 81/60
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier & Road king 4x12

how can you tell that if you don't mind me asking, i'd just like toknow this going forward. thanks.

1 vol 1 tone and input jack on the pickguard and the tremolo,
paint.

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USA 1989 Clapton Signature Strat in 7up Green
USA Standard Telecaster all Blk w EMG 81/85
ESP Eclipse II w EMG 81/60
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier & Road king 4x12

everything i've read with theseearly 80's (81-84) is that they had the same 1 vol 1 tone jack on pickguard

http://www.gbase.com/stores/gear/gearli ... ratocaster

This is the 82-83 model strat, not a bullet body. These are pretty rare as these were made in teh last days of CBS owned Fender.

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"Walls" video from Zero in the Sun by Villains of Yesterday

so based on that are you thinking that $850 for what is pictured would be a good deal? Ive played it and it plays real nice, but i have gotten mixed feedback about it.\ with some saying it is only worth about 400-700

Well, the neck looks like it could use some love, but I think its a fair priace for a 25 year old guitar, if you like playing it.

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"Walls" video from Zero in the Sun by Villains of Yesterday

Well it looks correct and 700. to 800. + is what they go for. It's a revised Standard Strat 83 to 85 . The(Dan Smith) Standard Strat that were also made from 81 into 83 have the 1 Vol/ 2 Tone. Also both came with 3way switches there is a way of telling if its original by the shape of the center wheel.

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Post like these are at the top of my favorites chart.

I used to have an old 80s strat. It was a pawn shop find, only $115. But I traded it in for credit towards the jazzmaster I have now a few years ago. Only had one vol, one tone and the jack was right there on the pickguard. I do not lament the loss of it.

Hey, just joined and wanted to show you my '83 Strat.
The serial # on mine and the one you are thinking about buying are very close. They made strats in that time with 1 vol. and 1 tone control and other small changes to cut cost from what i've heard anyway.

I'm no expert but I have an 81 American Strat and it has the two tone and one volume control plus the input is the angled in the body input. Is that an american strat? There are other people on this forum that are more knowledgable and could answer better.
filerj

and I should add, that I'm considering having a Custom Shop model with this pickguard configuration, simply because there is more wood.

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"Walls" video from Zero in the Sun by Villains of Yesterday

DBR2026, I see it is an American strat, I couldnt get the pictures to open up the first time. As I said before there are some people on the forum that could give a better idea about what it's worth. Good luck with your decision.
filerj