I have a 1979 black hard tail strat with rosewood fb all original except for the case. Been trying to trade for a similar tele but I would sell it for $2,200
I'll gather some pictures.
That's all I got for now as far as pictures. The case in the photos is not the case that comes with it, that's...
Well...this IS the classifieds so I wouldn't blame someone for "trying to sell you" an amp. I'm sure plenty of people here have what you're looking for...
Good luck though...
Like it's been said, it's a beautiful piece all the way around, that pick guard just doesn't do it for me though, too much clashing with the body color. love the fretboard. Congrats.
My favorite band too. Very cool playing. I built a tribute (couldn't afford the CS) installed a DG loaded pickguard with the microswitch, nails the Animals tone. Enjoy it in good health brother.
P.S. Quick PF story, first time I saw them was 1987 at what was called The Brendan Byrne Arena, then...
I have a '79 hardtail, there's plenty of documentation on late 70's strats to be able to verify. look for the shape of the pick up cavities to be not quite round but more squareish. Also the stamps on the backs of the pick ups, the neck heel and pocket stickers as previously mentioned although...
I would check if the neck is lined up straight with the bridge, in other words, if optically, there's the same distance between the high E string and the edge of the fretboard and the low E and the other edge for starters, if it is, then check every item one by one, like bridge, saddles, nut, etc.
I think you should at least stain some of the exposed wood to make it a bit more "believable" It may have been said before, I didn't actually read every post. Good luck!