A slightly misleading "Crafted in Japan" decal above the neck joint along with a P prefix 6 digit serial number means this guitar was Made in Japan in around 1999 - 2002. A substantial one-peace maple neck with a V profile that's surprisingly comfortable leads to a resonant alder body in a black poly finish, equipped with high output USA made Lace Sensor Gold pickups and with electronics that include an active preamp circuit and mid-boost via one of the tone knobs.
The quality and age of the complimentary tone woods lend the guitar a strong acoustic voice with a stout mid presence and long sustain, but when plugged into an amp this instrument becomes a fire breathing high output monster thanks to the active circuit and mid-boost. Should that not be your thing the output and mids can easily be tamed via volume and tone controls making this one of the more versatile single coil equipped Stratocaster models.
All parts are original and the instrument is in fine playing condition, with a straight neck, adjustable truss rod, fret wire with only shallow divots and fully functioning, noise-free electronics. Cosmetically there are light scratches and small dents in places throughout along with some discoloration of some of the plastics, and only very light signs of corrosion to the hardware.
All of our guitars are thoroughly cleaned, polished and given a professional set up for optimal playability by our in-house technicians prior to listing.
Comes with a tremolo and non-original hard case of older Japanese manufacture.
Condition:
- Frets: 70% remaining approx.
- Neck: Straight
- Truss rod: Adjustable
Specifications:
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Maple 1 piece
- No. of frets: 22
- Width across the nut: 42mm / 1.65" approx.
- Scale: 648mm / 25.5"
- Weight: 3.64kg / 8.02lbs approx
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* When examining a truss rod on a straight neck, we check that it can turn up to about 45 degrees in both directions. When we say the truss rod can be adjusted, we mean it can be adjusted up to 45 degrees. Anything beyond that risks damaging the instrument.
* Please note that the product description was made at the time of listing and there may be a slight variance when you receive your instrument due to environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
*Regarding accessories, only those shown in the photo or listed as "Accessories" in the description are available.
*This item is also on offer locally and might sell elsewhere.
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