Fender '58 Strat, three tone sunburst, crafted in Japan 2004-5. We get heaps of '57 Strats through the shop, but a 1958 model is much less common. There's not a lot of difference, but... you get a maple board and a lovely three tone sunburst, which is a combo you can't get on a '57 or '62 model. The neck is a lovely piece of maple, there's some tight, detailed grain on show on both edges of the board and the moderately chunky D-shape profile feels really intuitive in the hands. The USA-made Texas Special pickups are great. They're an overwound single coil, so there's a bit of extra output and low end on deck to thicken and tighten up your chords, but with a light touch or the volume rolled off a whisker, they clean up beautifully. The nuance and breath of each note comes out clearly, it's an expressive and warm tone that rewards a light touch. This is a really lovely Strat, it'll make someone very chuffed indeed.

Model: Fender Stratocaster (ST58-70TX)
Made: Japan, Dyna Plant, 2004-5 (serial R055074)
Finish: 3-tone sunburst (3TS), 1-ply white guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with maple board, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, moderate D profile
Weight: 3.445kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender USA Texas Special single coil x3
Case: basic non-original gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a minor scuff on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has a minor dimples below the cavity and in the elbow area and some light surface scratches on the bottom horn and near the neck plate, no major marks. The sides have a couple of dimples on the top horn, in the elbow area and near the jack. The front is very tidy, just a couple of tiny dimples in the elbow area and some light play scuffs on the guard and top horn. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).

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.