Up for sale, a 1989 Fender Stratocaster ST57-70 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. An early Fender Japan domestic market instrument replicating the look and feel of a golden age 1950s Fender Strat, this guitar was crafted at the famed Fujigen factory. Faithful to vintage spec and an upscale model sold only within Japan, this Strat has a sparkling, lively acoustic tone with plenty of natural snap and clarity which translates well through the pickups.

The guitar is fitted with its original complement of early American Vintage 57/62 pickups, accurate to vintage spec with unbeveled alnico magnets, black bobbin flatwork, and push back cloth-covered leads. Coupled to a three-way pickup selector switch, the bridge pickup is sparkling and chewy, while the neck pickup has ideal fullness and bell-like top end. Weighing 7lbs 8oz, this Strat benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Neck: Maple
• Shape: Medium C, measuring .845” at 1st fret, .950” at 12th fret
• Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” radius, black dot inlays
• Frets: Slender, faint wear under the plain strings on frets 1-2
• Scale Length: 25 1/2”
• Nut width: 1.650” (42mm), bone
• Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
• Serialization: E-prefix, “Made in Japan”
• Factory markings: Neck pencil dated 11-21-88

Body Specs:

• Body: Basswood
• Pickups: Fender American Vintage 57/62 x3
• Harness: Untouched solder, full-size 250K pots date to October, 1988
• Controls: Volume, Tone x2, three-way selector switch
• Hardware: Synchronized Tremolo, jack cup
• Plastics: One-ply white pickguard (shielded), aged white knobs/switch tip

The gloss Candy Apple Red finish presents cleanly overall, with wear limited to some tiny dings and scuffs in the clear coat. The gloss finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

A premium Fender gigbag is included.