Here is a Special Edition Hybrid Gem from the early 90s. Own an iconic slice of the Fender history with this 1990s Fender Japan ST650SPL Stratocaster; it's a rare "Special Edition" that bridges the best of American design and Japanese craftsmanship. Built at the legendary Fujigen factory during Fender’s golden era of Japanese production, this Strat combines an American alder body and rosewood neck with the meticulous assembly that made Fender Japan a cult favorite. Think of it as a trans-Pacific tone machine, born from the late ’80s-to-early ’90s collaboration between Fender USA and its Japanese counterpart.

 This ST650SPL rocks a gloss three tone Sunburst that has aged gracefully, with marks of use that makes it look like its been intentionally reliced ..but it has not. It is paired with a sleek rosewood neck that feels fast and familiar with a super low comfy low action that you don't see frequently on a classic stratocaster. The "SPL" badge isn’t just for show—it’s loaded with premium touches like a two-point Schaller tremolo, micro-tilt neck adjustment, and a "swimming pool" routed body that screams American Standard DNA.

The pickups aren’t the original Japanese ceramics, but don’t worry too much ... they’ve been swapped for a set of single-coils that nail the same bright, snappy character you’d expect from the factory specs, delivering that classic Strat shimmer with a touch of extra bite.

Whether you’re chasing vintage-inspired cleans, glassy leads, or just want a conversation starter for your collection, this Strat’s got the goods. It’s a player’s dream with a story to tell .... straight from the days when Fender Japan was rewriting the rulebook. Cool? eeeh ahhh.

Ready to plug in and play? This ST650SPL is a ticket to Strat heaven; vintage vibes, modern playability, and a whole lot of cool.

• SPECS
• - Finish: 3 Tone Sunburst
• - Body: American alder, double-cutaway Stratocaster shape with "swimming pool" pickup route
• - Neck: American maple, bolt-on with micro-tilt adjustment
• - Fretboard: Rosewood; 7.25-inch radius
• - Scale Length: 25.5 inches
• - Frets: 21, vintage-style
• - Neck Profile: Slim-to-medium "C" shape
• - Headstock: ’60s-style with gold "spaghetti" logo
• - Tuners: Schaller-made Fender vintage-style (USA-sourced)
• - Pickups: Three single-coil pickups ( ceramic magnets, matching original tone characteristics)
• - Controls: 1 volume, 2 tone, 5-way selector switch
• - Bridge: Two-point synchronized tremolo (Schaller, USA-made) with steel block
• - Hardware: Chrome-plated- Pickguard: 3-ply white
• - Knobs: White plastic
• - Origin: Made in Japan, Fujigen factory