The 1987 Fender Strat Plus in Ice Blue is a sought-after instrument from the early days of the Plus series, which began that same year. This particular color is an extremely rare finish, often mistaken for other shades like Taos Turquoise or Bahama Green (pictured in the final listing picture).

Guitars from this specific period, especially from 1987, are known for featuring the early "BOB" or Blanda-era body contours, which are slightly more rounded and less defined than the later "Corona" bodies that became standard. They were also equipped with a Wilkinson roller nut, which was later replaced by the LSR roller nut in subsequent years, making the original Wilkinson-equipped models like this one particularly notable for collectors.

The electronics are centered around three Gold Lace Sensor pickups, designed for a clean, bell-like tone with reduced hum. These pickups, combined with the locking tuners and Fender's American Standard tremolo system, made the Strat Plus a high-performance instrument for its time. An E4 serial number prefix is typical for this model year, denoting its production in the mid-to-late 1980s at the Corona, California plant.