Fender – Vintage 1983 Dan Smith Stratocaster Electric Guitar w/ OHSC – Used

Dan Smith came to Fender in 1981 with the intentions to improve Fender during the late ’70’s into ’80. A period of revamping the product line, the Smith “era” has since been well regarded time for the famed brand. The first “Smith Strat”s as it is sometimes referred to, was only produced from 1981-’83.

It’s the 1981-83 first version of the Standard Stratocaster that has come to be known on the street (and in third party literature) as the “Dan Smith Stratocaster”. You won’t see Smith’s name on the headstock, or anywhere else on the instrument, but it’s only fitting that Stratocaster enthusiasts have dubbed this model the “Smith Strat” in homage to the man who brought about such welcomed changes in the Stratocaster, and who, along with George Blanda and the FMIC team, would play an integral role in the creation of the 1987 American Standard.

This guitar features 1 volume, one tone and a pick guard mounted jack and a hardtail bridge. There is zero fret wear as it was a one owner guitar for someone that ended up not sticking with learning to play guitar. It sat in its case for 40 years. It is in super clean cosmetic condition showing only minor signs of use as seen in the photos. Comes with the original Fender case!