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This item is preowned / used, but tested in shop to be fully functional unless otherwise noted in the description. Any case, box, manuals, or accessories included will be either shown in the photos or mentioned specifically in the description. Otherwise, you can assume they are not included.

Description:

Up for sale is a Preowned 1988 Fender Stratocaster (Made in Japan) in Olympic White, with no case included. Late-’80s MIJ Fenders have a well-earned reputation for excellent build quality and playability, and this one is no exception. The neck feel, fretwork, and overall fit-and-finish are exactly what players love about this era.

This Strat has been electronically modified from its original configuration. At some point, a previous owner added a 13-pin MIDI jack (commonly used for Roland synth systems). That system has since been disconnected, and the guitar now features a pre-wired DiMarzio pickguard loaded with three DiMarzio rail pickups, offering higher output, noise reduction, and a more modern tonal range than standard single coils. The switching remains traditional Strat: master volume, two tone controls, and a 5-way blade.

Specs:

• Brand: Fender
• Model: Stratocaster (Made in Japan)
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple, Modern “C” profile
• Fingerboard: Maple, 21 frets
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Pickups: DiMarzio rail humbuckers in Strat single-coil format (prewired guard)
• Controls: Master Volume, 2 Tone controls, 5-way blade selector
• Bridge: Vintage-style 6-screw tremolo
• Tuners: Fender sealed tuners
• Finish: Olympic White (gloss)
• Country of Manufacture: Japan
• Case: None included

Condition is very good overall, with cosmetic wear from regular use. There are numerous small dings around the edges of the body, one small ding on the front below the bridge, and notable buckle rash on the back of the body. Normal playing scratches are present on the pickguard. There is also one chip in the finish right where the bottom strap button is located. No cracks or structural issues. The modified MIDI jack remains present but is disconnected from the current electronics. Frets are clean, the neck is straight, and everything works correctly with the DiMarzio pickup system.

This guitar has been fully set up in our shop: fresh strings installed, truss rod dialed in, frets polished, action set, and intonation adjusted. Plays great, sounds strong, and offers a modern take on an ’80s MIJ classic.

Domestic Shipping: for items not picked up in store, we are happy to ship them to your door! Most larger domestic packages ship UPS Ground fully insured. Smaller packages typically ship via USPS. We typically use brand new, high crush strength boxes and we pack very carefully. So, you can purchase with confidence that your item will arrive safely, and in the very rare cases where damage occurs we will work with the shipper to make it right. 

International Shipping: we ship WORLDWIDE when we can (some countries have size limits for incoming packages). Please reach out for a shipping quote if you are interested in this item. Any shipping prices generated by our website, or by Reverb are just a placeholder so we can provide an accurate quote.