(SOLD) Fender Japan Standard Stratocaster ST-STD Sunburst 2010
Fender Japan Standard Strat, sunburst, made in Japan 2010-11. These J-craft Standards are awesome little guitars. The basic recipe is this: take a '62 style Strat, flatten out the radius, move the truss rod adjuster to the sensible headstock end, stick modern style tuners, make the neck a slick satin finish and add the 90s style logos, and in this case, switch the board to maple. It adds up beautifully in the hands: the neck is very quick in the hands; the satin finish feels awesome and the shape is a friendly little round number; it's effortless to play. The tone is a crisp, hi-fi take on the classic 'Strat spank'; it's got a nice understated tight bass and a slicing, defined treble. It really does sound and feel better than some Strats that fetch a lot more cash, which is fun. This one is very clean and the most recent and final iteration of the model, so you can score yourself a very clean example. Can't go wrong here!
Model: Fender J-Craft Standard Stratocaster (ST-STD)
Made: Japan, 2010-11, Dyna plant (serial U019727)
Finish: sunburst (3TS), 3-ply white guard
Body: basswood
Neck: maple with maple board, 25.5" scale, 9.8" radius, slim C shape
Weight: 3.465kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan ST-Single x3
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock and neck are pretty clean, no major marks. The back has some minor scuffs near the neck plate, around the cavity and on the back edge. The sides have some light scuffs on the top horn, elbow area and near the jack. The front has some very light scuffs in the elbow area, back edge and near the jack, as well as some play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).
Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets have very little wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Setup with fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.