1978 Fender F-35 Vintage Acoustic Guitar – Made in Japan
 
Well-preserved late-1970s Japanese-made Fender dreadnought with a warm, traditional acoustic character
This Fender F-35 is a vintage Japanese-made dreadnought acoustic guitar dating to 1978. It features a natural spruce top, dark obankole back and sides, a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, enclosed chrome tuners, decorative body binding, and a traditional black pickguard. With its full-size dreadnought body and vintage Fender styling, it is a practical playing instrument with added appeal for collectors of Japanese-made acoustic guitars.
 
Condition:
Great pre-owned physical condition for a guitar of this age. It shows some minor dents, surface scratches, light finish discoloration, and other normal signs of previous use.
No structural cracks, major dents, bridge separation, neck joint issues, or other significant damage were noted. The neck, frets, bridge, tuners, body seams, and internal bracing appear to be in good order. 
 
Includes:
1978 Fender F-35 acoustic guitar
Aftermarket padded gig bag
New sealed Fender 150XL pure-nickel extra-light string set
Not included: Original case, paperwork, strap, picks, tuner, or additional accessories
 
Key Features:
Vintage Japanese construction: Made during Fender’s late-1970s imported F Series period.
Dreadnought body: Full-size shape with strong projection and a traditional acoustic feel.
Spruce top: Provides a clear and balanced acoustic response.
Obankole back and sides: Finished in a deep reddish-brown colour with a decorative centre strip.
Rosewood fingerboard: Traditional playing surface with simple dot position markers.
Rosewood bridge: Pin-style bridge with six individual bridge pins.
Natural gloss finish: Aged honey-coloured top with contrasting dark back and sides.
Decorative binding: Multi-ply body binding and soundhole rosette.
Enclosed chrome tuners: Six individual tuning machines in a traditional three-per-side layout.
Black pickguard: Classic large teardrop-style acoustic pickguard.
Adjustable truss rod: Accessible through the headstock beneath the black cover.
Gig bag included: Provides basic protection during storage and transportation.
 
Technical Specifications:
Brand: Fender
Model: F-35
Model Year: 1978
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Body Shape: Dreadnought
Orientation: Right-handed
Number of Strings: Six
Top Material: Spruce
Back and Sides: Obankole
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Scale Length: Approximately 25.5 inches
Nut Width: Approximately 1.69 inches
Frets: 20 total, with 14 clear of the body
Finish: Natural gloss
Electronics: None; fully acoustic
Hardware: Chrome
Pickguard: Black
 
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is this an authentic Fender F-35?
A: Yes. The interior Fender label identifies it as an F-35, and the serial research is consistent with a 1978 Japanese-made example.
Q: Does it have any structural damage?
A: No structural cracks, bridge separation, neck-joint damage, or other major structural concerns were noted.
Q: What cosmetic wear is present?
A: It has some minor dents, surface scratches, light finish discoloration, and normal age-related wear.
Q: Is the original case included?
A: No. An aftermarket padded gig bag is included.
Q: Are new strings included?
A: Yes. A new sealed set of Fender 150XL pure-nickel extra-light strings is included separately.
Q: Does the guitar have electronics?
A: No. This is a fully acoustic guitar without a pickup or preamp.