Fender Boxer Strat, black, made in Japan 1986-7. The Boxer Series was Fender's 'modern feature' offering in the mid 80s; later replaced by the Pro Feel series. There were medium scale options, HH Strats, things with Floyd Rose trems (yeah... except nah thanks) and this little handy friend. Being not a strict vintage reissue, you get some handy modern features like an HSS pickup setup, two knobs instead of three, satin finish neck and some handy block saddles, all dressed to kill in black-on-black. 80s-era Fujigen-made Fender stuff has a great reputation for playability, and this is a great example: it feels terrific. The neck is slim and quick and carved from some gorgeous tightly grained maple and dark rosewood, and it's been well played in and feels extremely satisfying. The pickups are great too: simple, but awesome. The single coils are clear and glassy with a nice creamy midrange growl. The humbucker is smooth and fat with plenty of midrange kick, it's super practical. The black finish has a few knocks and marks, which adds to the read-to-roll aesthetic and sound of the whole package. If you like your Strats understated but hyper-playable, here's your new workhorse.

Model: Fender Boxer Series Stratocaster ST456
Made: Japan, 1986-7, Fujigen Gakki factory
Serial: E935901
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, slim C profile, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius
Weight: 3.4kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan ST-Current x2, Dragster HB x1
Accessories: basic non-original hard case, trem arm

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has scuffs on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and some rub wear on the back only. The back has surface scratches in the elbow area, back edge and bottom horn, dimples in the elbow area and widespread minor scuffs around the whole body. The sides have scuffs on both horns and some dimples in the  elbow area, back edge and near the jack. The front has a decent scratch behind the bridge, scuffs around the jack and knobs, dimples and rub wear in the elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 7/10, minor wear but playing evenly with no major buzz issues