Fender '57 Strat, black, crafted in Japan 1997-00. Simple and effective! This here is a lovely 1957 style Strat, so it's got a chunky neck with a maple board, a single ply guard, spaghetti decals, stamped saddles and the like. It's a nice lightweight example, which makes for a comfy player and also translates to plenty of natural resonance and unplugged volume. Plug it in, and it's all thick, snappy spank. The neck pickup is glassy and clear with a thick fullness, while the bridge pickup is equal parts creamy and angular... it's really good. The black finish has a few knocks to keep it honest, and paired with the golden glow of the board, it looks awesome. Plenty to like here, it really understood the  assignment.

Model: Fender Japan Stratocaster ST57-58US
Made: Japan, 1997-00
Serial: O032773
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple, maple board, 7.25" radius, 25.5" scale, 50s D-shape neck
Weight: 3.390kg
Mods: pots and capacitor replaced
Pickups: Fender USA ST-Vintage single coil x3
Accessories: none

Cosmetic Condition Notes: The headstock has minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, very minor dimples on the back only. The back has minor dimples in the elbow area and bottom corner, as well as light scuffs along the belly carve, top horn and near the neck plate. The sides have minor scuffs on the top horn and near the jack, and some dimples and dents in the elbow area. The front has a decent surface scratch on the elbow area, scuffs behind the bridge and around the jack and some play wear on the horns and guard. 
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: 8/10, pretty even with minor wear only