CBS USA STRATOCASTERS
Limited Edition Series (1979 - 1980)
Model# 010-0905-000
BODY
Wood: Ash (some have Alder)
Lacquer: Waterbased then Polyester
Shape: Standard Stratocaster (Anniversary decal on upper horn)
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black 11-Hole (With full cover Aluminum Shielding)
Serial: Neckplate | 6-Digits (starting at 250000 to 259999)
NECK
Wood: Maple + Skunk Stripe
Fretboard: Maple
Inlay: Black Dots
Side Inlay: Black Dots
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Profile: Standard “C”
Neck Thickness .900 - .960 (Varies)
Headstock: CBS Large Profile
Nut Width: 1-5/8"" (41.3 mm +/-)
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 7.25”
#Frets: 21
Fretwire: Vintage Frets (Wider)
Trussrod: Heel Adjust Single-Action
MicroTilt: No
Contoured Heel: No
Heel Stamps: 8-Digit stamp.
HARDWARE
Bridge: 6-Screw Die Cast Mazak Bridge
• Mount Spacing: 2-7/32 (56.4mm)
• String Spacing: 2–7/32 (56.4mm)
Saddle: Die Cast Vintage Saddles (11.2mm)
Block: Mazak Die Cast
Trem Arm: 10-32
Tuners:
String Tree: 2 x Butterfly
Knobs: Black Knobs
Neckplate: 4-Bolt “F” with 1954-1979 stamped + “25th Anniversary”+ Serial
Strap Buttons: Standard
ELECTRONICS
Switch: CRL Standard 5-Way / Black Tip
Wiring: Standard Selection (N/NM/M/MB/B)
Pots: 3 Pots
Treble Bleed: Ceramic Dime 0.5uf
Pickup Config: SSS
Neck Pickup: Grey Bobbin Flush Pole Pickup (5.70k)
Middle Pickup: Grey Bobbin Flush Pole Pickup (5.90k)
Bridge Pickup: Grey Bobbin Flush Pole Pickup (5.80k)
CASE: Molded Hardshell Case (Large Fender USA Logo)
Colors:
Pearl White (823) Waterbased (First 500 models)
Porsche Silver (000) (25th Anniversary Silver)
BRIDGE UPGRADE INFORMATION
Original Specs for the bridge on this guitar is:
American Vintage Spacing
Mount Spacing: 2-7/32 (56.4mm)
String Spacing: 2-7/32 (56.4mm)
Saddles: 11.2mm
These will fit this guitar: (Vintage String Spacing)
FENDER ORIGINAL: 099-2049-000 / 009-4247-049
CALLAHAM: Vintage S Bridge
KLUSON: KVTS / KVTSLH (Left handed)
ABM: 5050
GOTOH: GE101T (And Many More)
Installing aftermarket parts on your vintage guitar will devalue it.
For original 010347 MAZAK Bridge. See second hand markets like EBAY or REVERB. They often pop up there.
INFO:
Around 10.000 Guitars produced
The very first anniversary /Vintage Reissue Fender Stratocaster had a rather rocky start.
The first 500 guitars was finished in a waterbased poly coat in pearl silver color. This was an attempt of Fender to go more enviromental friendly. But those 500 had the finish quickly drying up and checking badly or simply just flake off.
Fended then launched a warranty return service to all customers with these guitars where they could ship them back for a refinish in standard polyester. Many did return but also several did not chose to return it. This is very evident to this day on the finish.
Several of the early guitars in the 000001-0000010 serials were given to accalimed guitarists
The Porsche Silver would fade into a more gold color over time.
Wiring Diagram
Bridge Info
Service Manual
DECAL:
