Fender Stratocaster ST72-55 Olympic White 1988
Fender Stratocaster, made in Japan 1987-99, Olympic White. If you don't like the look of a creamy Strat with a big headstock, you might possibly need the kind of help we're not qualified to give around here. This is super cool: the well played creamy cheesecake finish, super dark rosewood fretboard, big bold CBS-era logos and a cute pearl guard combine for a fetching look. The necks on these 80s era Fujigen-made Strats are always great, and this is no exception: comfy slim rounded U shape, amazing wood selection, tight and tidy fretwork.... it feels fantastic. A previous owner put in some Noiseless pickups, so that saves a whole bunch of hum and hassle, especially if you enjoy a bit of gain. The sound is clear and glassy with a juicy midrange kick, convincing for both glassy cleans and creamy overdriven tones. This one comes with a handy case. It's a super fun Strat; life is grand.
Model: Fender Stratocaster ST72-55
Made: Japan, 1986-9, Fujigen Gakki factory
Serial: E709015
Finish: Olympic White, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 25.5 scale, 7.25 radius, 43mm nut, U shape
Weight: 3.830kg
Mods: pickups, pickguard, back plate, knobs, trem arm and nut all replaced
Pickups: Fender Noiseless Generation III single coil x3
Accessories: basic non-original hard case and trem arm
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and treble edge as well as some scuffs on the front near the logos. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dents and rub wear on the back only. The back has scuffs on the horns, dents in the bottom corner, dimples along the back edge and elbow area and a couple of dents in the top corner and tail end of the belly carve. The sides have minor dents in the elbow area and near the jack, cracks in the finish only coming off the heel and some minor scuffs around the whole body. The front has MARKS.
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 strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only