Whitstable Guitars
A selection of good quality, used guitars and specialising in imports from Japan since 2008
2022 Fender Made In Japan Traditional II series late 60's Stratocaster 3 tone sunburst/Rosewood & new hard case
£769.00 + shipping
JAPAN IMPORT
The Traditional II Series late 60's Stratocaster is a really good reissue of the late 60's USA Stratocaster. Late 60's Strats have the large headstocks like the 70's models but they have some subtle differences, notably, an enclosed trussrod rather than the "bullet" style which is accessed by removing the neck, a 4 bolt neck plate, "Fender" stamped bridge saddles and "With Synchronized Tremolo" still on the headstock transfer. The main difference from the original "traditional series" is that they have a more modern 9.5" fretboard radius. This particular instrument is in great condition & the only blemishes I found were 2 tiny dents (2-3mm) on the back of the guitar between the neck plate & the back plate. I have to describe them as a camera will not pick them up.
The guitar is, as usual, a really nice player and the Fender Japan Vintage Alnico pickups sound great
Summary (From Fender)
The Made in Japan Traditional series is a fusion of Fender's traditional instrument-making aesthetics and Japan's sophisticated craftsmanship. Fender's authentic DNA is revived with solid Made in Japan quality.
The Made in Japan Traditional Late 60s Stratocaster® features a gloss-finished basswood body. The 9.5-inch radius "U"-shaped maple neck with 21 vintage-style frets provides the classical playability unique to the Traditional series. The 6-saddle vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo bridge and the original pickups selected for the Traditional series produce a realistic and musical vintage tone. The narrow nut width is easy to play for Japanese players. This series reflects solid guitar craftsmanship and a flexible response to the needs of players.
Product Name: Made in Japan Traditional Late 60s Stratocaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3 Tone Sunburst
Specifications:
Body: Basswood
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Material: Basswood
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
Controls
Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Switching
5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Series: Made in Japan Traditional
Hardware
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Control Knobs: Eggshell
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Pickguard: 3-Ply Eggshell
Switch Tip: Eggshell
Tuning Machines: Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped
Measurements
Fret Size: Vintage
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: "U" Shape
Number of Frets: 21
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.615" (41.02 mm)
Position Inlays: Pearl Dot
Comes with Thomann/Gear4music Black/Tweed Hard Case
Hard Case
As said many times, all my guitars come shipped in a new black hard case which is included in the price. I find this is the safest way to avoid damage in transit. 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.
