ABOUT THIS LISTING

2023 Made in Japan Limited International Color Stratocaster in Morocco Red — Fender’s revival of the rare 1981 International Color Series. Clean, well‑kept, and still has the factory plastic on the pickups, trem cover, and pickguard. Plays beautifully with the classic MIJ feel and a fuller ’70s U‑shape neck. Includes an upgraded Fender F620 padded gig bag.

There is one small cosmetic chip on the lower bout (pictured clearly). Purely cosmetic and not visible from the front. Otherwise excellent.

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Made in Japan Limited International Color Stratocaster brings back one of Fender’s most distinctive short‑run series — the International Color models from 1981. This 2023 reissue in Morocco Red blends vintage ’70s styling with modern MIJ craftsmanship: basswood body, rosewood fingerboard, ’70s U‑shape neck, bullet truss rod, three‑bolt neck plate with Micro‑Tilt, and vintage‑style single‑coil pickups.

It’s lively, resonant, and unmistakably Fender — with the build quality MIJ instruments are known for. The U‑neck gives it a comfortable, substantial feel that sets it apart from modern C‑profile Strats.

This example is clean and player‑ready. The factory plastic remains on the pickups, tremolo cover, and pickguard (the pickguard film doesn’t photograph well, but it’s present). The only blemish is a small chip on the bottom edge, shown clearly in photos.

If you want a Strat that stands out visually while still delivering classic tone and feel, this is a fantastic MIJ limited‑run piece.

CONDITION

• Excellent overall

• Small finish chip on lower bout (pictured)

• Factory plastic still on pickups, tremolo cover, and pickguard

• Frets clean with minimal wear

• Hardware bright and smooth

• No issues, no surprises

SPECS (from Fender documentation)

• Body: Basswood

• Finish: Gloss Polyester

• Neck: Maple, ’70s U‑Shape

• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane

• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5” radius

• Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo

• Scale: 25.5”

• Nut: Bone, 1.615”

• Pickups: Vintage‑Style Single‑Coil Strat (SSS)

• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck), Tone 2 (Middle)

• Switching: 5‑way blade

• Bridge: 6‑saddle vintage‑style synchronized tremolo

• Tuners: Fender Vintage “F”‑Stamped

• Pickguard: 3‑ply eggshell

• Model #: 5641100389

• Color: Morocco Red

• Country: Japan

INCLUDED

• Fender F620 padded gig bag (excellent condition)

• Trem arm

• Original strap buttons (Schaller‑style strap lock buttons installed)

SHIPPING

Using Reverb‑calculated shipping so the buyer pays only the actual UPS cost — no inflated flat rates and no padded pricing. Packed securely, shipped fast, and fully insured.