Up for sale, a 1985 Fender Stratocaster ‘72 vintage reissue model ST72-55 in 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This "Japanese Vintage" (JV) series “Made in Japan” Stratocaster was crafted at the Fujigen factory during the golden age of Fender Japan production and is uncommon outside its country of origin, featuring vintage accurate touches including a block logo on the headstock, three-bolt neck plate, and block saddles.

The trio of ST-Current alnico magnet single coils deliver distinct tonalities at each position on the five-way pickup selector switch: the neck pickup has a bell-like chime and warmth, with thinned-out squawk in positions 2 and 4, and a sparkling spank in the bridge position. This JV Stratocaster ST72-65 weighs 7lbs 15oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 9-42 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .830” 1st fret, .920” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius
-Frets: Slender, leveled/crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” JV-prefix (neck plate)
-Factory Markings: Model stamps on neck heel/pocket, faded pencil date

Body Specs:

-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: ST-Current single coil x3
-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to January, 1985
-Hardware: Vintage-style vibrato, block saddles (chrome-plated)
-Plastics: Black three-ply pickguard, knobs and pickup covers

The gloss Olympic White finish shows faint buckle rash central to the back (largely constrained to the trem cavity cover) some minor dings on the body, and a couple small touched-up finish chips along the lower bout perimeter. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

The original gigbag is included.