Fender 1983 Stratocaster “Dan Smith” 2-Knob – All-Maple Neck, Single Bridge Pickup

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Discover the raw simplicity of the 1980s Fender Stratocaster “Dan Smith” 2-Knob, a unique variation designed by Fender legend Dan Smith. This stripped-down Strat features a single custom-wound bridge pickup, two-knob controls (volume and tone), and an all-maple neck and fretboard for punchy attack and bright clarity. Its lightweight alder body and classic Strat contours make it comfortable to play, while the minimalist electronics deliver the pure, unfiltered Strat tone that inspired countless recordings.

Built during Fender’s transitional 1980s era, this Dan Smith model combines vintage styling—complete with a gloss finish and original tremolo bridge—with modern playability. Ideal for blues, rock, and indie players craving simplicity and dynamic response, this guitar is fully serviced and set up for low action and perfect intonation. A rare find for collectors and tone chasers, the Fender Dan Smith 2-Knob Strat offers quintessential Strat character in a no-nonsense package.

The guitar is all original with the exception of the strap buttons, and the hard to find tremolo arm is included, which is specific to this type of bridge.  The case is original too.

The guitar set up nicely and plays great.  The 12" radius fretboard has a different feel from other Fenders, but it works and plays effortlessly.

Key Features

• 1980s Fender Stratocaster “Dan Smith” 2-Knob model
  

• All-maple neck and fretboard, 21 medium frets

• Lightweight alder body with gloss finish

• Vintage-style tremolo bridge and Fender tuners

• Professionally set up, low action, excellent playability

Ships in the original case with fast, insured delivery. Get the essential Strat experience with this rare Dan Smith 2-Knob Special!

• Color: White
• Weight: 7lbs 12oz
  
• Body: Alder
  
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Date/Code: May 5 198?
  
• Fretboard: Maple
• Inlays: Black Dot
• Frets: Original
• Fret count: 21
• Nut: Original
• Nut width: 1-11/16"
• Radius: 12"
• Scale: 25.5"
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: .82"
• Neck thickness at 12th fret: .85"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret:2/32"
• Total length: 38-1/2"
• Lower bout: 12-7/8"
• Waist: 9-1/4"
• Upper bout: 11"
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-3/4"
• String gauge: 10-46
• Hardware Color: Chrome
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: Fender Single Coil
• Bridge Pickup Reading: 5.84k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Middle Pickup/Brand: Fender Single Coil
• Middle Pickup Reading: 5.89k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: Fender Single Coil
• Neck Pickup Reading: 5.78k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Pickguard: Single Ply White, Original
• Bridge: Top Load Tremolo, Original
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Switch: 5 Way
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: Original Fender HSC
• Notes:

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