(SOLD) Fender Japan '54 Stratocaster ST54-53 Black 1993
Fender '54 Strat, made in Japan 1993-4, black. There's not a lot that needs to be said about this: surely the '54 Strat is a good contender for the most iconic guitar of all time. This is a tidy little take on the classic, featuring the vintage style radius and soft-V neck with a golden aged maple board, some tasty vintage style single coils and a tidy tuxedo white-on-black finish. The quality of build on these Fujigen-made Strats is always brilliant, and this is no exception. It feels very sturdy and assured in the hands; the soft-V neck is lovely piece of maple, easy to get along with and surprisingly intuitive. Really can't go wrong here!
Model: Fender '54 Reissue Stratocaster (ST54-53)
Made: Japan, 1993-4, Fujigen plant (serial N053948)
Finish: black gloss, 1-ply white guard
Body: basswood
Neck: maple 1 piece inc board, soft-V profile, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan ST-Singles
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor cosmetic wear. Headstock has minor marks on the end. Neck is pretty clean. The back has a few minor dents on the bottom horn and back and bottom edge as well as some widespread but minor scratches. Note the back plate is missing. The sides have a few minor marks: minor dimples on the top horn and shoulder and a blacked out chip and some scuffs around from the input jack. The front has a few little marks: a dent on the edge up from the bridge pickup, some light scuffs and dimples on the shoulder and behind the bridge, a couple of light marks near the jack and some normal play scratches on the guard. Overall: good condition (7.5/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Electronics tested and all working properly. Frets have some wear but heaps of life, 7/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.