Up for sale, a 2015 Fender Japan Exclusive Classic ‘60s Stratocaster in showroom clean, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, finished in custom color Shell Pink. Essentially a rebranding of the ST62 model, this “Made in Japan” Stratocaster is uncommon outside of its country of origin, faithfully capturing the look and feel of a genuine vintage example.
Tonewoods include a basswood body, maple body, and slab rosewood fretboard, and this Strat weighs 7lbs 8oz. The trio of alnico magnet single coils deliver classic sparkle and cut, with great clarity and treble zing at the bridge. The neck pickup is smooth and broad, and positions 2 and 4 on the five-way switch offer quintessential Strat quack. This Japan Exclusive Classic ‘60s Stratocaster 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 .850” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), synthetic bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” JD15-prefix
Body Specs:
-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Six-saddle synchronized tremolo, jack cup (chrome-plated)
-Plastics: Three-ply white pickguard, cream knobs/pickup covers
There’s barely a scratch on the gloss Shell Pink custom color finish, and the smooth ambered gloss on the neck profile is flawless, with subtle flame figuring in the maple.
A Fender gigbag is included.