Whitstable Guitars
A selection of good quality, used guitars and specialising in imports from Japan since 2008
2006/8 Fender Japan ST-62 US Stratocaster in Sonic Blue & new hard case
£729.00 + shipping
JAPAN IMPORT
This 2006/8 Fender Japan 1962 reissue Stratocaster is a fantastic example of the quality that comes from their factories. With aged parts & an aged Maple neck it just looks great! This is the better version of the '62 reissues with factory fitted Fender USA vintage pickups which sound excellent. The guitar is around 15 years old and has obviously been played but the all important frets and neck are good & everything is original.
There are some battle scars on this one. Nothing excessive and the guitar is really nicely played in. There are a couple of dents on the top between the bridge & the strap button. I have photographed these as best as I can. The photos can be seen in the gallery. They are all photos of the same dents by the way - not different ones.
Fender Japan have always made great reissues with superb build quality & attention to detail & this guitar is no exception. The USA vintage pickups sound really good & it plays as good as it looks. Not one to hang around very long. This colour is very popular.
Fender Japan Stratocaster ST-62 US
Specifications
BODY
Body Material Basswood Body
Finish Sonic Blue Polyester
Body Shape Stratocaster®
Weight 3.56kg
NECK
Neck Material Maple
Neck Finish Polyester
Neck Shape Slim "C" Shape
Scale Length 25.5 "(648 mm)
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 7.25 "(184.1 mm)
Number of Frets twenty one
Fret Size Vintage Style
Nut Material Synthetic Bone
Nut Width 1.650 "(42 mm)
Position Inlays White Dots
ELECTRONICS
Bridge pickup: Fender USA Vintage Stratocaster
Middle pickup: Fender USA Vintage Stratocaster
Neck Pickup: Fender USA Vintage Stratocaster
Controls Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
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 Configuration SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Hardware Finish Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender Japan Kluson
Pickguard 3-Ply White
Control Knobs Vintage White Plastic
Switch Tip Vintage White
Neck Plate 4-Bolt
Comes with Thomann Black 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 £40 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.
