(ARCHIVE) Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993

Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993
Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70M Natural Ash 1993

Fender '72 Strat, natural finish, made in Japan 1993-4. That's a nice piece of ash, right? Between the saucy ash grain, big headstock and the golden syrup aged board, this looks superb. The neck is a slim U shape, it's super comfy and never makes you work too hard. The ash/maple combo always makes for plenty of spank and definition, but this also was blessed with a brass nut and a hot Seymour Duncan bridge pickup, so it cranks. These Fujigen era Strats are such beautiful instruments, this is a beautiful item. It's only natural.

Model: Fender '72 Reissue Stratocaster (ST72-70)
Made: Japan, Fujigen plant, 1993-4 (serial N063007)
Finish: natural gloss, 3-ply white guard
Body: sen ash
Weight: 3.790kg
Neck: maple with maple board, 7.25" radius, 25.5" scale
Mods: bridge pickup replaced, guard replaced, brass nut installed
Pickups: Fender USA ST-Current single coil x2, Seymour Duncan SSL5 (bridge)
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples only. The back has widespread light surface scratches, no major marks. The sides have minor dimples around the whole body but no major marks. The front has a few dimples behind the bridge, in the elbow area and on the top horn, plus the standard play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: good condition (7/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is very low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have a little wear inc minor pitting but no major buzz issues and plenty of height, 6/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.

This listing is an archived entry. We love to look back and remember fondly what characters we've had through the store, so we keep them around for reference.