Up for sale, a 1987 Fender Stratocaster ‘72 vintage reissue model ST72-75SC in 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This uncommon, non-catalog “Made in Japan” Strat was crafted at the Fujigen factory during the golden age of Fender Japan production, essentially a progenitor of the Yngwie Malmsteen signature model ST72, sharing a scalloped fretboard and '72-centric features including a large headstock, bullet truss rod, three-bolt F neck plate, and block bridge saddles.
Tonewoods include a basswood body and a one-piece maple neck, and this ST72-75SC weighs 7lbs 5oz. The scalloping favors the treble side, with more limited scalloping on the bass-side fretboard edge. The trio of ST-Current alnico magnet single coils deliver a neck pickup with bell-like chime and warmth, offering thinned-out squawk in positions 2 and 4, and a sparkling spank in the bridge position. This Stratocaster ST72-75SC has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 9-42 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, full shoulders, measuring .810” 1st fret, .905” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, dot inlay, scalloped (favoring treble-side)
-Frets: Slender, virtually no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Gotoh, Fender Japan-stamped
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” E-prefix
-Factory Markings: Matching model stamps on neck heel/pocket
Body Specs:
-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: ST-Current single coil x3
-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to January, 1987
-Hardware: Six-point vibrato with block saddles (chrome-plated)
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, yellowed knobs/pickup covers
The gloss Olympic White finish exhibits yellowing of the clear coat, limited buckle worming central to the back, one finish chip at the neck heel, and some minor dings and finish scratches on the body. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is flawless save for a couple tiny scuffs.
A modern Fender gigbag is included.