Fender '57 Strat, candy apple red, made in Japan 1993-4. Here we have a really handy little Strat, it does the thing really well. These '57 style examples have a chunky D-shape neck, so you pick your notes a bit more carefully, but you gain a certain presence and snap in the tone department. We had our tech do a full new harness for this on arrival, so it's decked out with good guts and sounding crispy clean. The neck pickup is full and thick with plenty of snap, and those 'in between' positions deliver a tasty bright quack with plenty of nuance. The candy apple red is a perfect Strat finish, and with the aged plastics and golden maple board... yep, it looks great. Stratastic.

Model: Fender Stratocaster '57 Reissue (ST57-53)
Made: Japan, Fujigen Plant, 1993-4 (serial N087002)
Finish: candy apple red, gloss poly, 1-ply white guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with maple board, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius
Weight: 3.485kg
Mods: re-wired with new switch/pots/cap
Pickups: Fender Japan ST-Vintage single coil x3
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: moderate finish wear. The headstock has some dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has a few dimples around the cavity, belly carve and back edge. The sides have some dimples on the elbow area and near the jack, no major marks. The front has some dimples on the back edge, near the jack and in the elbow area, as well as some standard play scuffs on the guard and top horn. Overall: very good condition (7/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.