Up for sale, a 1989 Fender Stratocaster model ST650-SPL in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. An early and rare Fender Japan model made exclusively for the Japanese domestic market at the Fujigen factory, the ST650-SPL was only offered from 1988-92, largely mirroring the specs of Fenders American Standard model with identical tonewoods and Schaller-made hardware.
Featuring an alder body and maple neck capped with a 22-fret thick slab rosewood fingerboard, this Strat has a snappy, lively acoustic profile. The trio of alnico magnet single coils deliver plenty of Strat sparkle, with a distinct and clear tone in all positions on the five-way switch. Weighing 7lbs 15oz, this Stratocaster has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mikes Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .835 1st fret, .900 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 22-fret, modern 9 1/2 radius
-Frets: Medium, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-6
-Scale Length: 25
-Nut: 1.650 (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Fender-branded, Schaller-made
-Serialization: Made in Japan, G-prefix
-Factory Markings: AST stamp on neck heel (American Standard)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to October, 1989
-Hardware: Two-point vibrato with block saddles (Schaller-made)
-Plastics: Three-ply white pickguard, yellowed knobs/pickup covers
The gloss three-tone Sunburst finish exhibits subtle shattered glass checking along the body perimeter, with cosmetic wear limited to some small dings and finish scratches. The gloss on the neck profile is clean and smooth.
An early Fender Japan gigbag is included.
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