1977 Fender Starcaster, Burgundy
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At a Glance:
Model: Starcaster
Year: 1977
Finish: Walnut (burgundy / wine red transparent finish)
Body: Laminated Maple Semi-Hollow
Neck: Maple, Bullet truss rod, 3-bolt Micro-Tilt neck
Fingerboard: Maple with black dot inlays
Neck Profile: Medium C
Nut Width: 41.8mm
Neck Depth: 1st fret - 22.7m | 12th Fret 24.9mm
Pickups: 2 correct Fender Wide Range humbuckers
Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 1 x master volume
Hardware: All Chrome, correct F tuners, correct bridge
Modifications: Refret, replaced nut
Case: Correct Fender branded orange lined hard case
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1977 Fender Starcaster, Burgundy
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A real cult favourite from Fender’s late-'70s output, this 1977 Starcaster is a great example of one of the company’s most distinctive and ambitious designs. With its offset semi-hollow body, string-through construction and a pair of Seth Lover-designed Wide Range humbuckers, the Starcaster occupies a fascinating place in Fender history blending familiar Fender feel with a more Gibson-like approach. It remains one of the most visually striking guitars Fender ever produced, and this one has all the right ingredients, complete with its original Fender-branded orange lined fitted case.
Finished in Walnut, this example has a particularly attractive look, with the transparent finish showing more of a burgundy or wine hue in the flesh than the catalogue name might suggest. The grain and figure of the maple body show through nicely, with a little flame peeking through. Combined with the Starcaster’s offset outline, bound f-holes and large headstock, it's a bold design that has seen quite the rise in popularity in recent years.
Features include a maple neck and fingerboard with black dot inlays, bullet truss rod and the 3-bolt Micro-Tilt neck joint. The neck carries the correct green date stamp and inspection marks, all consistent with production from this era. It has been refretted with larger fret wire and also has a changed nut, both sensible player-focused updates that make it a more accommodating guitar in regular use.
Hardware and electronics are nicely on point, with correct Fender-branded tuners, chrome parts throughout and, most importantly, the correct pair of Wide Range humbuckers that deliver a sound that is HiFi in nature, praised for their string to string definition and clarity. The control layout features a three way pickup switch with a five-knob arrangement of two volumes, two tones and a master volume, offering plenty of flexibility and control.
The Starcaster was never a mainstream success in period, which one of the reasons they feel so interesting now. For anyone after a vintage Fender that steps outside the usual Strat/Tele conversation, this is a very cool and increasingly desirable piece!
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At a Glance:
Model: Starcaster
Year: 1977
Finish: Walnut (burgundy / wine red transparent finish)
Body: Laminated Maple Semi-Hollow
Neck: Maple, Bullet truss rod, 3-bolt Micro-Tilt neck
Fingerboard: Maple with black dot inlays
Neck Profile: Medium C
Nut Width: 41.8mm
Neck Depth: 1st fret - 22.7m | 12th Fret 24.9mm
Pickups: 2 correct Fender Wide Range humbuckers
Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 1 x master volume
Hardware: All Chrome, correct F tuners, correct bridge
Modifications: Refret, replaced nut
Case: Correct Fender branded orange lined hard case
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.