{"product_id":"2004-fender-stratocaster-57-vintage-reissue-st57-65l-left-handed-w-lindy-fralin-pickups-japan-cij-1","title":"2004 Fender Stratocaster ‘57 Vintage Reissue ST57-65L Left-Handed w\/ Lindy Fralin Pickups, Japan CIJ","description":"Up for sale, a 2004 Fender Stratocaster left-handed ‘57 vintage reissue model ST57-65L in excellent condition, upgraded with a set of Lindy Fralin Hot Strat single coils. This “Crafted in Japan” Stratocaster was offered exclusively to the Japanese domestic market and select international territories, uncommon outside its country of origin.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe substituted set of Lindy Fralin Vintage Hot Strat single coils feature black fiber bobbins, cloth-covered leads, and alnico magnets, installed à la Jimi Henrix with reverse stagger on the magnets. The resulting tone has a distinctive character, with punchy lows and plenty of hollow “quack” at the in-between positions on the switch, and the bridge pickup includes a Tele-style baseplate for extra kick. This ST57-65L weighs 7lbs 13oz, professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 9-42 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Basswood\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .865” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Maple, 7 1\/4” vintage-spec radius\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Slender, light wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-10\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 25 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1.650” (42mm)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: “Crafted in Japan,” Q-prefix\u003cbr\u003e\n-Factory Markings: Model stamps on neck heel\/pocket\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Basswood\u003cbr\u003e\n-Pickups: Lindy Fralin Vintage Hot Strat single coil x3 (upgraded)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: Synchronized tremolo, jack cup, four-bolt neck plate\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: One-ply black pickguard, black knobs\/pickup covers (replacement)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe gloss Olympic White finish exhibits finish checking at the edges of the neck pocket with a handful of small dings and light finish scratches on the body. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA Fender-branded gigbag is included.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48668817948928,"sku":"Q059015_NEW","price":1279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_c4ea5924-2c51-4d2b-871d-51e0548cade4.jpg?v=1777665017","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/2004-fender-stratocaster-57-vintage-reissue-st57-65l-left-handed-w-lindy-fralin-pickups-japan-cij-1","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}