Up for sale, a 1988 Fender Stratocaster left-handed ‘57 vintage reissue model ST57-55L in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This early “Made in Japan” Stratocaster was crafted at the Fujigen factory exclusively for the Japanese domestic market, uncommon outside of its country of origin.

The trio of ST-Vintage single coil pickups feature alnico magnet construction, and these pickups deliver a bevy of classic Strat tonalities: the neck is round and bell-like, and the bridge pickup provides sparkling cut, with thinned-out cut in the "in-between" positions on the five-way switch. This Stratocaster weighs 8lbs 2oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Substantial C, full shoulders, measuring .885” 1st fret, .980” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius
-Frets: Slender, virtually no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” E-prefix
-Factory Markings: 6-14-88 pencil dated neck heel, matching model stamps on neck heel/pocket

Body Specs:

-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: ST-Vintage single coil x3
-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to April, 1988
-Hardware: Six-point (vintage-style) vibrato
-Plastics: One-ply white pickguard, yellowed knobs/pickup covers

The gloss two-tone Sunburst finish shows only a few minor nicks along the lower bout perimeter and mild pick scuffing on top, extending just beyond the bass-side of the pickguard. The smooth ambered gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless.

A gigbag is included.