{"product_id":"1989-fender-yngwie-malmsteen-stratocaster-st72-95dm-sonic-blue-w-scalloped-board-dimarzio-hs-3-japan-mij-fujigen","title":"1989 Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster ST72-95DM Sonic Blue w\/ Scalloped Board \u0026 Dimarzio HS-3, Japan MIJ Fujigen","description":"Up for sale, a 1989 Fender Stratocaster model ST72-95DM in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. One of the earliest examples of a Yngwie Malmsteen spec'd Stratocaster offered by Fender Japan, the ST72-95DM model is extremely rare, seen here in a non-catalog custom color Sonic Blue finish that has aged to a deeply yellowed hue. This Stratocaster was made during the golden age of Fender Japan production at the Fujigen factory, featuring a scalloped maple fretboard and a pair of DiMarzio HS-3 (DP117) single coil pickups in the neck and bridge positions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWeighing 7lbs 15oz, the basswood body and one-piece maple neck ensure a balanced, clear acoustic presence that translates well through the pickup complement. The pickups comprise a pair of USA-made DiMarzio HS-3 (DP117) stacked single coil pickups with staggered pole pieces in the neck and bridge positions, with Fender Japan's ST-Current single coil sandwiched in between. The DiMarzio pair offer hum-free performance with a broad low end that's focused and punchy with a smooth, glassy treble response, ideal for heavy gain. This Stratocaster ST72-95DM benefits from a professional setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, slinky action, and spot-on intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Medium C, measuring .835” 1st fret, .890” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Scalloped maple, 7 1\/4” vintage-spec radius\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Slender, leveled\/crowned, no wear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 25 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Kluson-style (Gotoh)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: “Made in Japan”, F-prefix\u003cbr\u003e\n-Factory Markings: Model stamp on neck heel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Basswood\u003cbr\u003e\n-Pickups: DiMarzio HS-3 single coil x2 (N\/B), ST-Current single coil\u003cbr\u003e\n-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to April, 1989\u003cbr\u003e\n-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: Six-screw Synchronized Tremolo with block saddles, jack cup\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Three-ply white pickguard, yellowed pickup covers\/switch tip, white knobs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sonic Blue finish has shifted far from its original color (unaged blue present in the neck pocket) and exhibits a couple spots of light checking. Cosmetic wear is limited to some minor dings and light finish scratches on the body as a whole, largely on the back and body perimeter. The neck profile exhibits a few shallow nicks that have been smoothed by contact with the palm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original Fender-branded faux leather gigbag is included.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49129008529664,"sku":"F000161","price":1799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_b28a78e3-67d0-41bd-99a2-5a43c9827b34.jpg?v=1786045569","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1989-fender-yngwie-malmsteen-stratocaster-st72-95dm-sonic-blue-w-scalloped-board-dimarzio-hs-3-japan-mij-fujigen","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}