Vintage 1977 Fender Stratocaster Neck CBS Large Headstock – Professionally Scalloped – Maple DESCRIPTION: Up for sale is a vintage 1977 Fender Stratocaster neck featuring the iconic CBS-era large headstock and bullet truss rod. The serial number prefix is S7, dating it firmly to 1977. This neck is a premium, high-performance player’s dream. It has been professionally scalloped and refretted, completely turning it into an incredible, turn-key solution for a Ritchie Blackmore or Yngwie Malmsteen style tribute build. Key Details & Condition: Wood & Finish: One-piece maple construction with a gorgeous, naturally aged vintage yellow/amber tint. Scallop Job: Incredibly smooth, high-quality, professional scallop job across the entire fretboard. No rough spots or sloppy DIY work. Frets: Refretted with tall jumbo frets when it was scalloped. They are in like-new condition with 100% life left, excellent height, and zero wear. Truss Rod: Tested and turns flawlessly in both directions. The bullet adjustment nut is clean and unstripped. Hardware Included: Comes with the original matching 1977 serialized 3-bolt neck plate and original neck screws. Hardware Missing: No tuners and no nut are included (perfect candidate for your preferred nut setup). The neck heel micro-tilt area is completely intact. This is a straight, structurally sound, and beautiful vintage neck that plays lightning-fast. Please see all photos for a close look at the quality of the scallop job and fret life. Feel free to send a message if you have any questions!