Fender Japan Standard Stratocaster ST43 Black 2008
Fender Japan Standard Strat, black, made in Japan 2007-10. These J-craft Standards are such great guitars, there's a lot to like. The basic recipe is this: take a '62 style Strat, flatten out the radius, offer either maple or rosewood for the board, move the truss rod adjuster to the sensible headstock end, stick modern style tuners, make the neck a slick satin finish with a modern radius and add the 90s style logos. 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 snappy, defined treble. The maple board feels great under the fingers, it adds a little extra zing through the top end of the tone and is a little harder to find on this model than the rosewood examples. The tuxedo finish is understated but effective, it hits those classic curves with class. So yes, lots to like indeed.
Model: Fender J-Craft Standard Stratocaster (ST-43)
Made: Japan, 2007-10, Dyna plant
Serial: T048874
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 25.5" scale. 9.8" radius, slim C
Weight: 3.645kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan ST-Single single coil x3
Accessories: Fender gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and some rub wear on the back only. The back has minor dimples on the top horn, elbow area and below the trem cavity, as well as some minor scuffs along the back edge. The sides have minor dimples on the top horn, elbow area and near the jack. The front has scuffs in the elbow area, behind the bridge and near the jack, and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
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 Rotosound strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only