{"product_id":"fender-1976-starcaster-walnut-mocha-finish-in-original-case","title":"1976 Fender Starcaster Electric Guitar in Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith only 3 previous owners in it's lifetime, the 1976 Starcaster is a unique relic of Fender history. This now 50 year old guitar has all original hardware, and is from the first year of production of Starcasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder CBS ownership, Fender was battling quality control problems amidst new cost-cutting initiatives. E\u003cspan\u003enlisting Fender designer Gene Fields, CBS aimed to repurpose stock from the Coronado line, which was competing with the Gibson ES-335. This turned into reimagining the semi-hollow styles into the offset Starcaster - a classic Fender twist on an iconic sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing wide range humbuckers, this guitar had some fret work and fretboard refinishing done in the late 80s that has held up extremely well over time. As expected from a vintage guitar, this guitar has been well loved, with some finish cracking as shown in photos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45921803862195,"sku":"35090","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/6382\/3027\/files\/52_8f7a182c-0a53-4123-a491-ee3d4f428683.png?v=1788159082","url":"https:\/\/southsideguitars.com.au\/products\/fender-1976-starcaster-walnut-mocha-finish-in-original-case","provider":"Southside Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}