1985 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster HSS MIJ
SN: E521640
Color: Black Gloss
Condition: Very Good
Mod's/Upgrades: No
Electronics: Original
Breaks Or Repairs: No
Case: Hardshell Case
Accessories: Original Tremolo Arm
Weight: 8lbs 9oz
Notes: MIJ     

Condition is Very Good showing less-than-normal players wear, some scratches and minor chips consistent with being a 40 year old guitar, overall it has been well cared for and it presents great as the pictures show. It is completely original clear down to the seldom seen locking nut and rare tremolo arm with the removable handle with hidden adjusting hex tool.

The 1985 Fender Contemporary Stratocaster HSS is a Japanese-made (MIJ) "Superstrat" designed during a transitional era for Fender to compete with high-gain, modern brands like Jackson and Ibanez. These guitars are highly regarded for their build quality and unique hardware.

Specifications & Features

Origin: Manufactured at the FujiGen Gakki factory in Japan.

Pickup Configuration: HSS (Humbucker-Single-Single) setup featuring two USA single-coils and one Schaller humbucker.

Tremolo Systems: Fender System III locking tremolo.

Electronics: TBX (Treble Bass Expander) tone control and a mini-switch for expanded tonal options (up to 7 settings).

Construction:

  • Body: Basswood.
  • Neck: Maple with a "C" shape and a Rosewood fingerboard.
  • Scale/Frets: 25.5" scale length with 22 frets.

Listed6 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Contemporary Series Stratocaster Deluxe HSS
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1985 - 1987
Made In
  • Japan
Finish Style
  • Metallic
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Shape
  • S-Style
Pickup Configuration
  • HSS
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Series
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Tremolo Bridge
Model Family
Color Family
  • Black
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 22

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