Fender Japan Standard Strat, rebel yellow, crafted in Japan 1998. My oh my, that's quite yellow. I love this finish, it's equal parts optimistic and rude and always catches the eye. Rebel yellow popped up on a few limited Japan runs in the 90s, but it was basically never a catalog option, so they're pretty scarce. The Japan Standard model of Strat takes the slim, comfy C neck from the '62 reissue model, but adds a more shreddable 9.5" radius fretboard, satin finish neck and 90s style decals. The pickups are nothing fancy, but this will surprise and delight you with a very convincing take on the classic Strat tone. It's bright, open and jangly, but with a fat punchy attack and and a creamy midrange; simple but musical and enjoyable. This is a really great Strat, so if you've been waiting for a yellow fellow, you'd be wise to say hello hello to this marshmallow.

Model: Fender J-Craft Standard Stratocaster (ST-43)
Made: Japan, 1997-00, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: O086167
Finish: rebel yellow, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, satin finish, 9.5" radius, 25.5" scale
Weight: 3.370kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan ST-Current single coil x3
Accessories: trem arm only

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples on the end and some scuffs on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some dents and scuffs in the elbow area, dimples on the back edge, bottom corner and top horn and some scuffs on the bottom horn and around the trem cavity. The sides have minor dimples on the top horn, elbow area and near the jack. The front has a couple of sticker fade marks behind the bridge, dimples in the elbow area and 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  strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only