The Made in Japan International Color Series revisits a rare coordinate in the logbooks of Fender history and puts a bright, unique, and beloved series back on the map. The bold and captivating International Color collection originally debuted over four decades ago and was produced for less than one year. Introduced in 1981 with appointments steeped in 70s style alongside a fresh palette of colors named for exotic and provocative spots on the map, the International Colors are now coveted by collectors and prized for their exotic beauty and rarity. Available once again in a fittingly limited run, the Made in Japan International Color Series combines a vibrant vintage Fender vibe with Made in Japan craftsmanship to produce a transcontinental treasure. Changing course from the traditional blueprint, these guitars boast resonant basswood bodies, 9.5-inch radius maple fingerboard, and medium jumbo frets to accommodate more adventurous playing. The 70s U shape neck is outfitted just like the original with a convenient Bullet style truss rod nut, three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt mechanism, F Stamped tuners, and even the serial number on the headstock face. Vintage-style single-coil Strat pickups and synchronized tremolo deliver iconic Fender tone and feel.

Easy on the eyes with exceptional playability and bonafide vintage Fender tone, the Made in Japan International Color Stratocaster is a retro beauty with select refinements for a supremely comfortable playing experience. It comes in a Morocco Red finish.

Basswood Body

Basswood is lightweight with a well-balanced tone, making it an ideal choice for solid-body guitars.

Vintage Style Pickups

They re-voiced the pickups to be more 70s-accurate. They are full of the bell-like, crystalline tone that made Fender instruments famous.

9.5-Inch Radius Fingerboard with Medium Jumbo Frets

Medium Jumbo frets combined with a 9.5-inch radius fingerboard provide a comfortable fret-hand feel and allow players to easily traverse the fretboard.

Vintage U-Shape Neck

This Stratocaster features a period-correct slim U-shaped neck profile. Remarkably comfortable, it suits any playing style.

Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo

One of Fender's most innovative designs, this six-point tremolo offers proper intonation, full adjustability, and easy access to cool vibrato sounds.

F-Stamped Neck Plate

An F-stamped neck plate honors the original International Color Series and leaves no doubt as to the instrument’s pedigree.