Up for sale, a 1995 Fender Stratocaster ‘57 vintage reissue model ST57-53 in perfect working order. Made in Japan, this guitar was offered exclusively in the Japanese domestic market and select international territories, uncommon outside its country of origin. The trio of ST-Single ceramic magnet pickups have more punch and power than the typical alnico variety, sounding distinct in all positions on the five-way switch. Weighing 7lbs 11oz, this guitar has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 9-42 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .850” 1st fret, .985” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2"
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” N-prefix
-Factory Markings: Model stamp on heel

Body Specs:

-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: ST-Single ceramic magnet single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Six-point vibrato (vintage-style), jack cup
-Plastics: One-ply white pickguard, aged knobs

The  gloss Black finish has an area of buckle wear central to the back and various marks and scuffs consistent with use. The smooth ambered gloss on the neck profile has light palm wear on the fretboard edges and a few shallow marks.

The original Fender gigbag is included.