1979 Fender® 25th Anniversary Stratocaster®

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  • Year: 1979
  • Manufacturer: Fender®
  • Model: 25th Anniversary Stratocaster®
  • Case: Original Hard
  • Color: Silver
  • Condition: Near Mint
  • Description: SOLD Owned by Elena Holly, the widow of Buddy Holly. The guitar is in near mint condition, essentially unplayed. No scratches or dings of note. No finish checking or flaking. All original with no previous repairs or modifications. The guitar was acquired through Heritage Auctions Here is their item description: Maria Elena Holly's Silver Anniversary Fender® Stratocaster®. In 1979, Fender® celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Stratocaster® with the release of their first "anniversary" instrument and the first Fender® instrument to be issued in a pre-determined and numbered, limited quantity, a limited edition "Silver Ann" Strat®. The guitar featured a maple neck with a chrome plate bearing the dates "1954-1979," Porsche Silver finish, and the first use of "locking tuners" in a Fender® guitar. This is one of those instruments, #9 in a limited edition, presented by Fender® to Maria Elena Holly, widow of pioneering Rock and Roll legend Buddy Holly. The guitar is in Excellent condition, accompanied by its original hardshell case and a certificate of authenticity. COA from Maria Elena Holly. Ships in original hardshell case with Fender® Certificate of Authenticity, manual, strap, tremelo arm, cord, case key, auction catalog, and invoice documenting provenance from Maria Elena Holly. Although indicated in catalog listing, there is no official accompanying letter from Ms. Holly.