1972 Fender Japan F25 Folk-style Spruce Mahogany acoustic guitar with original case - Excellent!

Now here is a piece of Fender history! One of the first examples of Fender Japan manufacturing talents, dating back to 1972-1975, way before any Fender electrics were made in Japan. "Auditorium" or OM sized body and the V-shape neck remind a bit of Clapton's favourite Martin guitar.

These smaller bodied acoustics were always especially popular among folk and blues players. This Fender is very comfortable to play and also has lovely natural sound projection and plenty of low end response. Judging from the condition it has spent most of its life in the case. There is some very minor surface wear here and there, but nothing drastic. No cracks and no repairs! Original lower bout plastic strap button, non-original nickel strap button on the top bout. Original hardcase is in decent non-smelly and structurally solid condition with a bit of wear here and there and has a couple of stickers on top.

This instrument received a full professional setup with deep body cleansing, neck deep clean, full electronics check, truss-rod and action and intonation adjustment! Restringed with Ernie Ball 11-52 phosphor bronze strings.

Please note that although we put our heart and soul and also all our knowledge into every single guitar we sell (over 200 guitars sold), a setup is a personal preference and we cannot give any guarantees. However, we try to get the best playability out of every guitar and set them up so you can play both rhythm and lead. We also pull them all apart to clean and check every single component and replace all unreliable parts with new ones, from dodgy pots to the whole wiring, tuners, string trees, nuts and etc. All the work done is described in detail in the listing.

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This guitar comes with its original hard case and will be shipped around UK and EU meticulously packed in a sturdy guitar cardboard box with Parcelforce Courier. 24h courier service provided to UK customers.

SPECS:

MODEL: Fender Japan F-25

YEAR: 1972-1975

COLOUR: Natural gloss

PICKGUARD: 1-ply black

NECK: V-shape mahogany neck, rosewood headstock front veneer, abalone inlayed Fender logo

FRETBOARD: rosewood, 12-inch radius

FRETS: 20 medium jumbo frets with minimal wear

TUNERS: original Fender Japan, chrome finish, slim buttons

BODY: Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, "Auditorium" (OM) size body, pinstripe binding, gloss lacquer

BRIDGE: rosewood bridge with pin mount

WEAR: minimal wear with just a few small scuffs and scratches here and there, spent most of its life in the case unplayed.