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[Shipping & Customs Information]

・ Shipping Method: Delivered via EMS.

・ For US Deliveries: Customs duties are included in the shipping cost. While the shipping fee is higher than for other regions, you will not have to pay any customs duties upon delivery (Applies to the US only).

Please Note regarding Shipping:
Depending on your location and the shipping carrier's size limitations, I may detach the neck from the body for secure packaging and to meet size regulations. Thank you for your understanding.

This is Fender Japan ST57LH Stratocaster Left Handed.

This guitar is a 1950s reissue, famously known as "Blackie". It was manufactured between 1989 and 1990, featuring a serial number starting with "J".Left-handed models from the FujiGen era are exceptionally rare and highly sought after, even here in Japan.

It shows some signs of use, but it is a fine vintage guitar.

Plays and works fine.

There are some minor scratches and stains, but it is in very good condition.

Weight: 3.6kg (7.93pounds)

Color: Black

Pickup: Original  (5.5k / 5.6k / 5.5k )

Truss Rod: works fine

Fret: 75%-85%

All original? : The whammy bar is a replacement; the rest is likely original.

Accessories:  Whammy bar

The Fujigen factory manufactures Fender Japan, Ibanez, Orville by Gibson, and many others.

This is a Japanese company with a long history.

They also participated in the launch of Fender USA's Corona factory, providing technical support.

I would really love for you to play it.

Please inquire about shipping areas and shipping charges.

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges and any import procedures are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office for this info prior to bidding or buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges. We won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.

I have shipped lots of instruments and other music related items and can assure you your new gear with be packed professionally with the utmost care, using high quality materials.

If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks for looking!