Up for sale, a 1985 Fender Boxer Series Stratocaster model SF-451 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Built in Japan at the famed Fujigen factory during the golden era of Fender Japan production, the SF-451 is among the rarest Strats produced during the original Boxer series run in the mid 1980s. Perfectly tailored to the "Superstrat" crowd, it boasts a single humbucker, a 22 fret slab rosewood fingerboard with jumbo fretwire and a 12" radius, and a Fender FS-1 double locking tremolo system.

Weighing 7lbs 4oz, tonewoods include a basswood body, maple neck, and slab rosewood fretboard. Acoustically, this guitar has a smooth, balanced voice with excellent treble cut, qualities which translate well through the Dragster humbucker. The Dragster has a punchy growl with plenty of midrange muscle. This Stratocaster SF-451 benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Shape: Slender C, measuring .800” 1st fret, .880” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 22 fret, 12” radius
• Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
• Scale Length: 25 1/2”
• Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone + locking
• Tuners: Gotoh, “Fender Japan” stamped
• Serialization: “Made in Japan,” E-prefix

Body Specs:

• Wood: Basswood
• Pickups: Dragster humbucker
• Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pot dates to February, 1985
• Controls: Volume
• Hardware: FS-1 tremolo system
• Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, F-topped knob

The gloss Snow White finish shows subtle yellowing in the clear coat and some isolated lines of vertical checking. Cosmetic wear is limited to light scratches and minor marks from use. The gloss finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

The original Fender-branded gigbag is included.