(SOLD) Fender Made in Japan Traditional 50s Stratocaster Candy Apple Red 2019
Fender MIJ Trad 50s Strat, candy apple red, made in Japan 2019. This is a great Strat, it's got heaps of zing. This model is the spiritual successor to the long-running ST57, so you get the spaghetti logo, chunky neck with a maple board and a vintage 7.25" radius, a single ply guard and the classic Strat curves. It's a pretty lightweight example, plus the body is nice and resonant so it feels very agreeable in the hands. The tone on offer is bright and effervescent, with singing sweetness on the top end and an airy, musical midrange. The red finish pops nicely against the golden maple board, it's a treat. You can't go too wrong here.
Model: Fender Made In Japan Traditional '50s Stratocaster
Made: Japan, 2019 (serial JD19009440)
Finish: candy apple red, gloss poly, 1-ply white guard
Body: basswood
Neck: maple inc. board board, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius
Weight: 3.310kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan ST-Vintage x3
Case: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has some minor scuffs on the top horn and around the cavity. The sides have no major marks, just a few dimples on the top horn. The front has a few dimples near the jack and some scuffs from play 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 look great, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings