Fender Japan '72 Stratocaster ST72-70 Sunburst 1989
Fender '72 Strat, sunburst, made in Japan 1989. Sometimes a sunburst Strat just looks perfect... like this one. It sports an ash body, with the grain lines adding some detail and intrigue to the bright and bold burst finish, which paired with the aged plastics, dark rosewood board and big headstock make for a bold and dashing look. These Fujigen-made Fender models are beautifully executed, so this has a really lovely neck: round and fairly slim in shape, with a slab of dark streaky rosewood and some very consistently grained maple, all fretted and finished with care and skill. It feels super reliable and stable in the hands, with plenty of natural resonance. The tone is suitably snappy, referencing the bright snappiness of 70s Strats and delivering chime, sizzle and punch aplenty. Very Stratisfying,
Model: Fender Stratocaster ST72-70
Made: Japan, 1989 approx, Fujigen Gakki factory
Serial: K008887
Finish: three tone sunburst, gloss poly
Body: sen ash
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, slim 70s C shape
Weight: 3.925kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan ST-Vintage single coil x3
Accessories: basic bag, trem arm
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has scuffs on the horns, belly carve and elbow area, dimples and surface scratches around the trem cavity, and a dent and some scuffs along the back edge. The sides have scuffs on the top horn and elbow area, dents dimples and scuffs near the jack and some dimples on the bottom horn. The front has some scuffs around the jack, back edge and elbow area, a dent on the top edge up from the bridge 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: 8/10, minor wear only