1975 Fender Stratocaster Black
Description
8 lbs. 15 oz.
Mostly Original including pickups and electronics, finish, frets and case.
Replaced items;
-2 replaced tone pots) Originals come with the guitar.
-knobs
-5 way switch
-vibrato bar
Overall good condition. Nice patina and horizontal checking. This one really plays and sounds great, as far as mid-70's go, this is a good one!
654599
1975 Fender Stratocaster – Black, Maple Neck Overview
Key Features (1975 CBS Era):
Body: Alder (most common by mid-’70s), though ash appears occasionally on natural/transparent finishes. Black models are typically alder.
Neck: One-piece maple neck with skunk stripe
Profile: “C” shape
3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt (introduced in late ’71)
Bullet truss rod at the headstock
Fingerboard: Maple, 21 frets
Finish: Factory Black (popular mid-’70s color)
Pickguard: White 3-ply
Pickups: Grey-bottom single-coils, flat pole pieces
DC resistance usually in the 5.6–5.9kΩ range
Electronics:
Standard Stratocaster wiring
Original came with a 3-way switch (5-way introduced in 1977)
Bridge: Fender synchronized tremolo, cast saddles
Tuners: Fender “F” stamped
Weight: Typically 9–10 lbs (mid-’70s Strats tend toward the heavier side)
Other CBS identifiers: Large headstock, black logo, thick poly finish
Mostly Original including pickups and electronics, finish, frets and case.
Replaced items;
-2 replaced tone pots) Originals come with the guitar.
-knobs
-5 way switch
-vibrato bar
Overall good condition. Nice patina and horizontal checking. This one really plays and sounds great, as far as mid-70's go, this is a good one!
654599
1975 Fender Stratocaster – Black, Maple Neck Overview
Key Features (1975 CBS Era):
Body: Alder (most common by mid-’70s), though ash appears occasionally on natural/transparent finishes. Black models are typically alder.
Neck: One-piece maple neck with skunk stripe
Profile: “C” shape
3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt (introduced in late ’71)
Bullet truss rod at the headstock
Fingerboard: Maple, 21 frets
Finish: Factory Black (popular mid-’70s color)
Pickguard: White 3-ply
Pickups: Grey-bottom single-coils, flat pole pieces
DC resistance usually in the 5.6–5.9kΩ range
Electronics:
Standard Stratocaster wiring
Original came with a 3-way switch (5-way introduced in 1977)
Bridge: Fender synchronized tremolo, cast saddles
Tuners: Fender “F” stamped
Weight: Typically 9–10 lbs (mid-’70s Strats tend toward the heavier side)
Other CBS identifiers: Large headstock, black logo, thick poly finish