(SOLD) Fender American Standard Stratocaster FSR Walnut Stain 2012
Fender American Standard Strat, factory special run satin walnut stain finish, made in USA 2012. I must say, this is a beautiful guitar. It was made as a special run of fifty in the Corona USA factory for the Japan market. The finish is quite something: walnut stain, black filler, open pore satin finish over the top... heck. Pair that with a maple board and some gold hardware and dang... that's delicious. This era of Am Std was blessed with Custom Shop 'Fat 50s' pickups, which are probably my favourite factory Fender single coils. The low end is round and fat with a percussive punch, while the highs lean towards sweet instead of harsh and the mids are wide and balanced. The ash body is super light, which contributes to both a responsive feel and a tonal liveliness. The modern C neck, with a fairly flat 9.5" radius and tall-ish frets, will win plenty of friends; it's very intuitive and never makes you work too hard. I had to have this because it looked so good, but I was extremely tickled to discover it sounds and plays beautifully to match.
Model: Fender American Standard Stratocaster FSR
Made: 2012, Corona USA, 1 of 50 (serial US12024767)
Finish: walnut stain, open pore satin
Body: ash
Neck: maple with maple board, 22 frets, 9.5" radius, 25.5" scale, slim modern C profile
Weight: 3.255kg
Mods: backplate removed but included
Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Fat 50s single coil x3
Case: original ABS hard case, inc docs and trem arm
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has minor scuffs in the elbow area, back edge and bottom corner. The sides have some light scuffs on the top horn, rub wear in the elbow area, dimples near the jack and some glossing from contact on the bottom horn. The front has some dimples around the jack, rub wear in the elbow area 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. The frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.