Fender Japan ST72-58US

A sharp-looking late-’90s Japan-crafted Strat with a large ’70s-style headstock and USA Vintage Strat PUs in the neck and middle, plus an aggressive bridge PU upgrade.

At a bargain price due to a repaired body crack, with room for future work.

Key Features

– Fender Japan ST72-58US, believed to be from the late 1990s

– Black body / black pickguard / rosewood fingerboard for a strong, classic black-on-black look

– Bridge pickup upgraded to a Seymour Duncan SSL-7 for a fuller, louder single-coil tone

Specs

– Body: Basswood

– Neck: Maple

– Fingerboard: Rosewood

– Scale: Long (25.5”/648mm)

– Frets: 21

– Pickups: USA Vintage Strat pickups (neck and middle, original) and Seymour Duncan SSL-7 (bridge, upgraded)

– Weight: 3.6kg

– Year: Circa late 1990s

– Included: Generic soft case

Tone

This Strat has both vintage Strat character and powerful sound.

– USA Vintage Strat pickups gave it a more vintage-style foundation

– The Seymour Duncan SSL-7 in the bridge adds strong output and thick midrange

– From clean tones to driven sounds, it has plenty of presence and push

Playability

– Please note that there is fret wear, especially in the lower positions

– Bending around frets 5–9 causes note choking

– Depending on your playing style, level/crown work or a refret may be needed

Condition

– Body crack repair present: A crack ran from the neck joint area toward the center of the body, but it has now been glued and repaired professionally, priced accordingly

– Cosmetic wear: Noticeable paint chips, dings, and surface scratches throughout

– Neck: Straight, with no warp or twist

– Frets: Noticeable wear in the lower positions; the most worn area measures 0.8mm remaining

– Truss rod: Works properly in both directions

Setup

– Strings: Elixir 10-46

– Action at the 12th fret: 1st string 1.25mm, 6th string 1.5mm

– Currently set up and ready to play

Recommended Player

Ideal for the player who wants a custom-project Japan-crafted Strat with a hot bridge sound, classic 70s-style looks, and a lower entry price.

If you want more photos or have any questions, please contact us. If you’re ready, buy it now and make it yours.

Please note

- We are unable to accept price negotiations, as the listed price already reflects our best.

- The shipping fees listed on the item page are reference prices and may differ from the actual shipping cost (including Reverb and PayPal fees.) While the amounts are accurate for many countries, they may vary significantly for others.

- All customs taxes and VAT are the buyers’ responsibility. Please check out the requirements for your country.

- All items are also for sale in our physical workshop in Takadanobaba. There is a chance they might be sold out.

- We sell only at Reverb for customers from outside Japan.

- We accept payment only through Reverb platform.