Pulled the trigger on a '79 Strat...

[ilan]

This one... I like the wear and the white primer showing through the red.

And the price was right too, I think... $1,256. With $160 shipping to Israel and 15.5% V.A.T I should end up paying about $1,600. Around here these things sell for twice that price. So if I don't like it I can always sell locally and make a nice profit.

The seller says he will include the original bridge pickup. I'll probably receive it in two or three weeks.

[Blazer]

Congrats, that thing looks bad ass.

[Pilgrim]

One of the more unusual wear patterns I've seen - almost looks like wear caused by water and waves.

[exiledarchangel]

One of the more unusual wear patterns I've seen - almost looks like wear caused by water and waves.

Maybe he was playing in a surf band.

[Dave W]

I don't think water would cause a wear pattern like that. Looks like it's just natural wear, not from abuse. If so, you got a good deal on it.

[Pilgrim]

Maybe he was playing in a surf band.

Arr, arr, arr. 

[Rhythm N. Bliss]

Congrats! I just sold my lefty '78/'79 Strat for 14 hun. Alas
Looks like yours has the cool JUMBO headstock like mine.
I'll get anuzza one before long...
For now I'll concentrate more on my Ps!!

[pamlicojack]

I had a Fender Lead II with a wear pattern similar to that one. It was caused by leaving it too close to the fireplace and having the heat cause the pattern.

[exiledarchangel]

If it's not this case with that guitar, maybe the former owner was playing in a HOT band? LOL

[ilan]

I had a Fender Lead II with a wear pattern similar to that one. It was caused by leaving it too close to the fireplace and having the heat cause the pattern.

Hmmm. Interesting!

[Chris P.]

I like it!

[Highlander]

  ... and hopefully no plans to do a refin...?

[ilan]

... and hopefully no plans to do a refin...?

Never!

[Highlander]