Whitstable Guitars
A selection of good quality, used guitars and specialising in imports from Japan since 2008
2024 Fender MIJ Cyclone 3TS & New Hard Case
£819.00 + shipping
JAPAN IMPORT
This Fender Made in Japan Cyclone finished in ever popular 3 tone Sunburst & with a Rosewood fretboard was a model originally made for the Japanese domestic market. A few have since made their way over here and are proving to be pretty popular. The Cyclone has a similar shape and scale length to the Mustang but has a slightly thicker body which is Alder (on Japanese models), a specially designed Humbucker at the bridge and a single coil at the neck, a Stratocaster style synchronised tremolo system and also has a more modern 9.5” radius fretboard, “U”-shaped neck, . The guitar is quite light & weighs in at just 3.32kg (7lb 5oz)
Overall condition of this guitar is near mint and was described as "A" by the dealer in Japan. The film is still on the scratchplate and it looks to have barely been played. The frets are excellent with no indents. These Japanese reissues retailed in the UK at £1199.00 in 2024. I have seen a couple selling for £969.00 but that is supplied with a thin gig bag
Here is some history from the web relating to the Cyclone:
The Fender Cyclone denotes a series of electric guitars made by Fender. Introduced in late 1997, the Cyclone body is similarly styled to the Mustang, but it is a quarter of an inch thicker than the body of a Mustang and is made of poplar, whereas contemporary Mustang reissues were made of basswood & Japanese reissues made of Alder.
Made in Japan Limited Cyclone
In May 2024, in a first for Fender Japan, a limited edition Cyclone was introduced based on the original 1997 model. Equipped with specially designed pickups, this model is available with either a maple or rosewood fretboard, and comes in multiple new finishes.
Product Description
The Made in Japan Limited Cyclone™ is a reissue of the very popular Mexican model that was first introduced in 1997.
Like the Mustang®, the Cyclone features a small offset body, a 24.75" medium scale, and the same vintage tremolo unit as the Stratocaster®, giving it a distinctive appearance.
Incorporating the Made in Japan Cyclone Humbucking and Made in Japan Cyclone Single-Coil pickups developed exclusively for this model, produce powerful, articulate tones and offer a wide variety of tones fit for any musical genres.
Other features include a Modern "C" satin-finished maple neck, 22 medium jumbo frets, and 9.5" radius maple or rosewood fingerboard providing long hours of comfortable playability. The satin-finished neck is meticulously handmade for a smooth natural feel.
This unique limited guitar will only be available in 2024.
Specifications
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Material: Alder
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard: Radius 9.5" (241 mm)
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Position Inlays: White Dot
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Number of Frets: 22
Configuration: HS
Bridge Pickup: Made in Japan Cyclone Humbucking
Neck Pickup: Made in Japan Cyclone Single-Coil
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Control Knobs: Black Plastic
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Comes with Thomann/Gear4music Black/tweed hard case
Hard Case
As with all my guitars, a hard case is included in the sale. Alternatively, if you are collecting the guitar and, like some buyers have cases coming out of their ears, that's no problem, I'll adjust the price (usually around a £50 discount) and I can usually find you an old gigbag to take the guitar away in. The only hard and fast rule I have is that I won't ship a guitar in a gigbag.
If you are further interested in this guitar, you can either email me with any queries & I'll do my best to get back to you within 24 hours.
Or, you can buy quickly and safely using the PayPal "buy now" button and I will ship to most UK addresses the next working day. Highlands and Islands can be slightly dearer but I'll keep the cost as low as I can.
I can accept credit card payments by phone and will also offer a small discount to purchasers using bank transfer payments.
Overseas customers are very welcome but please email me first for shipping quotes.
