Up for sale, a 1991 Fender Pro Feel Series Stratocaster model STR-850LS in near-mint, 100% original condition, finished in custom color Light Amber Sunburst. Part of the short-lived, upper-tiered Pro-Feel series, this rare “Made in Japan” model was produced at the Fujigen factory and designed only to be sold to the Japanese domestic market, featuring an ash body, maple neck, slab 22 fret rosewood fretboard, contoured neck heel, a trio of USA-made Lace Sensor pickups, and a two-point vibrato.
The Lace Sensor pickups have a silky smooth and snappy range of sounds: the Lace Sensor Silvers in the neck and middle positions have a fat '70s-style single coil response with increased output and midrange. The Lace Blue at the bridge has ample warmth and kick, reminiscent of a '50s humbucker. As with all Lace products, these pickups feature a unique radiant Field Barrier system that surrounds both the coil and magnets, reducing 60-cycle hum. The patented Lace Micro Combs replace traditional bobbins, giving the player a wider tonal range and better string-to-string balance than traditional pickups. Additionally, the active MDX mid-boost circuit enables notable thickening of the sound when dialed up, for a fullness not typically afforded via most single coil pickups. This STR-850LS weighs 8lbs 14oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .890” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 22-fret, 9 1/2“ radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, 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: Lace Sensor Silver x2, Lace Sensor Blue x1 (bridge)
-Controls: Volume, Tone, MDX Mid-boost, Five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Two-point vibrato
-Plastics: One-ply pickguard, gently aged knobs
The gloss Light Amber Sunburst finish highlights the grain of the ash body, and cosmetic wear is limited to just a few minor nicks on the body as a whole, largely along the lower bout perimeter. The smooth ambered gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
A gigbag is included.