International Color Series (rare) All Stock. Virtually no cosmentic wear. Rarest finish
1981 Fender Stratocaster in Monaco Yellow
ispart of the rareInternational Color Seriesfrom the early 1980s, not the "American Standard" series, which was introduced later in 1986. These guitars are coveted by collectors due to their limited production run.
Specifications of the 1981 International Color Series Stratocaster
The Monaco Yellow finish was one of seven colors in the short-lived International Color Series, produced only briefly around 1981. These guitars featured a mix of late-1970s and early-1980s specifications.
Feature
Detail
Body Material
Solid ash
Finish
Gloss finish inMonaco Yellow
Neck
Maple neck, often with a "U" shape profile
Fingerboard
Maple or rosewood fingerboard, 7.25" radius (original) or 9.5" (reissues), with 21 frets
Neck Joint
3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism
Hardware
Chrome "F" stamp tuning machines and a hardtail bridge or synchronized tremolo system
