1993-94 Fender Japan ST-Champ10 / ST-CHAMP – Candy Apple Red Matching Headstock – MIJ Built-In Speaker Mini Strat

Here is a very rare and beautiful Fender Japan ST-Champ10 / ST-CHAMP, made in Japan with an N-prefix serial number, commonly dated to 1993–1994.

This is Fender Japan’s unique compact Strat-style model with a built-in speaker amp, powered by a 9V battery. It features a single CH humbucking pickup, Volume and Tone controls, and a speaker mode switch for Off / Clean / Distortion operation.

What makes this one especially attractive is the Candy Apple Red-style metallic finish with a matching headstock. Standard catalog examples are most commonly seen in Black or 3-Tone Sunburst, so this red matching-headstock version is a very uncommon and highly collectible variation.

Despite its compact size, this is not a toy guitar. It has a real Fender Japan build quality, a comfortable 24" scale length, a 42mm nut width, and an original CHAMP 10 tremolo bridge. It is a fun and practical guitar for home playing, travel, recording, or as a unique Fender Japan collector’s piece.

Please note: the built-in speaker and external amp output are not designed to be used at the same time. When a cable is plugged into the output jack, the built-in speaker is bypassed/muted. The Clean / Distortion circuit can still be used through an external amplifier, which is a very cool feature of this model.

(Specifications)

Brand: Fender Japan
Model: ST-Champ10 / ST-CHAMP
Made in: Japan
Serial: N-prefix, commonly dated to 1993–1994
Finish: Candy Apple Red-style metallic finish with matching headstock
Body: Basswood
Neck: Maple, oval type
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22 frets
Scale Length: 610mm / 24.0"
Nut Width: 42mm / 1.65"
Pickup: White CH humbucking pickup
Controls: Volume, Tone, Speaker Mode Switch
Speaker Modes: Off / Clean / Distortion
Bridge: Original CHAMP 10 tremolo bridge
Overall Length: 90cm / 35.4"
Weight: 2.83kg / 6.24 lbs
Accessories: Original Fender soft case, original tremolo arm

A 9V battery is required for the built-in speaker function. Battery is not included for international shipping.

(Condition)

This guitar is in very clean condition overall, especially for a 1990s Fender Japan instrument.

The neck is straight, and the frets show no noticeable wear with plenty of life remaining. The body top has a few small dings, as shown in the close-up photos, but there are no major cracks, breaks, or structural issues.

The metallic red finish still has a beautiful gloss, and the matching headstock gives this guitar a very special look. Hardware shows only minor signs of age and use.

The guitar has been carefully checked, cleaned, and set up for comfortable playability.

(Included)

・Original Fender soft case
・Original tremolo arm

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