(ARCHIVE) Fender Made in Japan Modern Stratocaster Inca Silver 2019
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Fender MIJ Modern Strat, inca silver, 2019. These MIJ Modern models were initially only available in Japan, before becoming a bit more widely available in the last year or so. It's a pretty similar spec sheet to the American Ultra Stratocaster, although the wiring is a bit simpler. The big winner here is the neck: it's a C to D profile with a highly shreddable 9.5-14" compound radius, medium jumbo frets, an easy-access body join and a very slick satin finish... It feels spectacular. It's very easy to move around on and has a very intuitive feel. The styling takes a couple of queues from the Aerodyne Strat from the mid 00s, although the body is a little thicker than those models. The carved, bound top sits nicely in the hands and looks very classy. There's some nice hardware too: locking tuners, a two point tremolo, noiseless pickups. The pickups really are whisper-quiet, but deliver a pretty natural Strat tone with plenty of shimmer and sweetness on the top end. If you're after a super playable Strat with the mod cons, this silver sweetheart is surely a swell sidekick.
Model: Fender Made in Japan Modern Stratocaster
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 2019
Serial: JD1911272
Finish: inca silver, gloss poly, single ply black guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays, 25.5" scale, 9.5-14" compound radius, C-D profile, easy access joint, satin poly finish
Weight: 3.620kg
Mods: strap pins replaced
Pickups: Fender USA Noiseless single coil x3
Accessories: basic non-original hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a minor dimple on the end. The neck is pretty clean, no major marks. The back has a couple of small dimples in the elbow area and near the rear strap pin. The sides have a dimple on the top horn. The front has a dimple behind the bridge and near the jack, as well as some standard play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
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 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only
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