Up for sale, a 1990 Fender Stratocaster ‘72 vintage reissue model ST72-500 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Produced at the Fujigen factory during the golden age of “Made in Japan” production, this Strat was marketed exclusively to the Japanese domestic market and is uncommon outside its country of origin.
Tonewoods include an ash body and a one-piece maple neck, and this ST72-500 weighs 8lbs 4oz, delivering clear note attack, sweet sustain and a detailed midrange character. The trio of ST-Current alnico magnet single coils offer classic Strat 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 ST72-55 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .825” 1st fret, .910” 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: Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” J-prefix
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: ST-Current single coil x3
-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to December, 1990
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Six-point vibrato (vintage-style) with block saddles
-Plastics: Three-ply white pickguard, pickup covers/knobs
The gloss Natural finish exhibits faint checking on top, and cosmetic wear is limited to some minor dings on the body, consistent with light, careful use. The gloss on the neck profile has some shallow marks along the profile length, virtually undetectable to the palm.
A Fender/SKB molded hardshell case is included.