Up for sale, a 2022 Fender Hybrid II Stratocaster in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original gigbag and factory paperwork. This Japan-exclusive Strat is an ideal combination of classic aesthetics and modern, player-friendly features, with a bevy of premium appointments include a two-point tremolo, locking tuners, USA-spec CTS pots, a satin-finish Modern C-shaped neck profile, and a 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with a modern 9 1/2“ radius and narrow/tall fretwire. This particular example, sourced directly from Tokyo, sports an uncommon gloss custom color Forest Blue finish accented by a mint green pickguard.
Tonewoods include an alder body and maple neck, and the Hybrid II Custom Voiced single coil pickups feature staggered, beveled alnico pole pieces, specifically voiced to accentuate the best qualities of each pickup position. The bridge is twangy and clear, with a touch of extra low end kick, the neck pickup is throaty and full while retaining exceptional clarity, and the “in-between” positions on the five-way selector switch deliver quintessential hollow Strat quack. This Hybrid II Stratocaster weighs 7lbs 7oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: “Modern C,” measuring .825” 1st fret, .945” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 22 fret, 9 1/2“ radius
-Frets: Narrow/tall, hint of wear beneath B and high E strings on 1st fret
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Locking Kluson-style, Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan”, JD22-prefix
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Hybrid II Custom Voiced pickups
-Harness: 250K CTS pots
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2 (2nd Tone knob governs Middle/Bridge), Five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Modern two-point vibrato, jack cup
-Plastics: Three-ply mint pickguard, white knobs/pickup covers
The gloss Forest Blue finish is well-kept, with a few minor dings on top and along the lower bout, and a tiny bit of buckle wear on the back. The neck profile has a smooth satin finish.
The original Fender-branded gigbag is included, along with the factory paperwork.