Up for sale, a 1989 Fender Stratocaster model ST650-SPL in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. An early and rare Fender Japan model made exclusively for the Japanese domestic market and made at the Fujigen factory, the ST650-SPL was only offered from 1988-89, largely mirroring the specs of Fender’s American Standard model with identical hardware and tonewoods.

Featuring an alder body and maple neck capped with a 22 fret maple fingerboard, this Strat has a snappy, lively acoustic profile. The trio of ST-Current ceramic magnet single coils have more punch and power than the typical alnico design, sounding distinct and clear in all positions on the five-way switch. If you're looking to deliver plenty of Strat power and sparkle, this particular pickup complement gets the job done. Weighing 8lbs 4oz, this Fender has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action and accurate intonation.

 Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .885” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 22-fret, 9 1/2“ radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Fender-branded, Schaller-made
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” G-prefix
-Factory Markings: AST stamp on neck heel (American Standard)

Body Specs:

-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: ST-Current single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector
-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to September, 1989
-Hardware: Two-point vibrato with block saddles (Schaller-made)
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, yellowed pickup covers/knobs

Cosmetic wear on the gloss Black finish is limited to some minor dings and light finish scratches on the body as a whole, largely on the back and body perimeter. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

A modern Fender gigbag is included.