Up for sale, a 1985 Fender Stratocaster ‘72 vintage reissue model ST72-55 in 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Crafted at the Fujigen factory during the golden age of Fender Japan production, this early “Made in Japan” Strat has an A-prefix serial on the neck plate, featuring a sleek look with a gloss Black finish and black plastics. This Stratocaster was produced exclusively for the Japanese domestic market, uncommon outside its country of origin.

The trio of ST-Current alnico magnet single coils deliver classic Strat tonalities at each position on the five-way pickup selector switch: the neck pickup has a bell-like chime and warmth, the bridge position yields sparkling twang, and the “in-between” positions have a hollow quack. This Stratocaster weighs 7lbs 11oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .790” 1st fret, .905” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: “Fender Japan”-branded, Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” A-prefix on neck plate
-Factory Markings: 9-7-83 pencil date on neck heel, model stamps, small blue “55” sticker on peghead denotes original model tier and price (¥55,000)

Body Specs:

-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: ST-Current single coil x3
-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to May, 1985
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Six-point vibrato (vintage-style) with block saddles, jack cup
-Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, black knobs/pickup covers

The gloss Black finish exhibits broad checking on the back, and cosmetic wear includes a small area of buckle rash central to the back (mostly constrained to the trem cavity cover) and some finish scratches and minor dings on the body as a whole, largely on the lower bout. The neck profile retains its smooth gloss, with a few shallow marks on the profile length.

The original faux leather gigbag is included.