Up for sale, a 1985 Fender Boxer Series Stratocaster model ST-556 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Produced at the Fujigen factory during the golden age of Fender Japan production, this “Made in Japan” Boxer Series “Superstrat” features a shred-ready SSH pickup configuration and an FS-1 tremolo system.

Tonewoods include a basswood body, maple neck, and slab 22 fret rosewood fretboard, and the SSH pickup set comprises a pair of Fender Japan Hot Rod single coils in the neck and middle positions and a Dragster humbucker at the bridge. The Hot Rods are snappy and smooth, and the Dragster has a throaty richness which responds very well to heavy drive. This Boxer Strat weighs 7lbs 12oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, slinky action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .805” 1st fret, .880” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 22 fret, 9 1/2“ radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, virtually no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.675” (42.5mm), graphite, locking nut on headstock
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan” text on headstock face, A-prefix serial embossed on four-bolt neck plate

Body Specs:

-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Hot Rod single coil x2, Dragster humbucker
-Harness: TBX center detent Tone pot, full-size Japanese pot dates to February, 1985
-Hardware: FS-1 Tremolo System
-Plastics: “F”-capped knobs, one-ply black pickguard

Cosmetic wear on the gloss Torino Red finish is limited to a few minor dings on the back, light scuffing on top along the pick path, largely constrained to the guard, and a few faint finish scratches in the clear coat. The black gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

A gigbag is included.