Fender Gold Elite Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Black, Gold Hardware (pre-owned)

1983 Fender Gold Elite Stratocaster: Vintage CBS-Era Innovation with Freeflyte Tremolo

Offered here is a rare and intriguing piece of Fender history: a 1983 Fender Gold Elite Stratocaster, produced during Fender’s bold early 80s push into modern guitar design. Built during the CBS era and only in production for a short window (1983–1984), the Gold Elite Strat blended classic Strat DNA with forward-thinking electronics and hardware, some of which would continue to be seen on future models and signature series guitars.

This model features the distinctive and now-iconic Freeflyte tremolo system, a top-mounted design with no rear spring cavity.

Electronics include three proprietary Elite single-coil pickups, paired with a TBX tone circuit and an active MDX mid-boost, powered by a 9V battery in the back. Pickup selection is handled via three individual push-button switches, offering combinations beyond the standard 5-way Strat wiring. Whether you’re chasing glassy cleans, boosted mids or funky textures, this guitar covers a surprising amount of tonal ground!

Good used condition. Re-fret- No wear. Rectangular patch of discolouration in the back - where the back plate would usually be - likely from a sticker. Screw missing from jack cavity cover. Few dings in the top of the headstock. Some light scratches and scuffs in the body but no unsightly dings or damages.

Main Features & Specs

• Colour: ‘Stratoburst’ Sunburst
• Serial: E318410
• Year: 1983
• Body Material: Alder
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Profile: Soft V
• Fingerboard: Maple, 12" Radius
• Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Pickups: Elite Alnico II Single Coils
• Bridge Type: FreeFlyte Vibrato
• Tuners: Fender Deluxe
• Finish Type: Gloss
• Other Special Features: TBX tone control, MDX midrange boost, 3 push-button pickup selectors (instead of a 5-way switch):
• Weight: 3.87 Kg
• Case: Not Included

All our pre-owned guitars and basses are sold freshly set-up & fully serviced in our state-of-the-art guitar workshop. The pre-sale service includes a 21 point check, including:  

• Brand new strings
• Action
• Electronic components
• Neck angle and Truss Rod adjustment
• Hardware
• Fretwork
• Clean and condition inc. Fretboard
• Saddle/Bridge height, radius, intonation
• Nut  

The Absolute multi point pre sales service & set-up is free with every pre-owned guitar. Also included is a 12 month warranty*. We provide a 14 day no-quibble money back guarantee on all our used instruments, so you can buy with confidence.