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FOR SALE - Fender Japan '68 Reissue Stratocaster
 Non-Export, Texas Special Pickups, Steel Tremolo Block

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Apart from a handful of models (which are unique to Japan and therefore would not interfere with sales of US or Mexican models) Fender Japan are prevented from officially exporting to Europe or the US. What is made in Japan stays in Japan. This is one... a '68 Reissue Stratocaster. These are the specs:

Specification

Body Alder
Neck Maple, U Profile, 324mm Scale
Fretboard Maple, 184mm/7.25in Radius
Frets 21, Vintage Style
Nut Width 40mm
Pickups Texas Special (U.S.A.)x3
Control&Switch 1 Vol, 2 Tone, 5 Way Switch
Bridge Steel Block S8F Vintage
Machine Heads Schaller F-Key
Hardware Chrome
Pickguard 3Ply White
Condition
This is an 2005-2006 'R' serial Crafted in Japan. It is in excellent condition. There is a few tiny dings scattered about that I've tried to photograph, but none are noticeable under normal circumstances. Check the photos above. There is very little fret wear and all controls work smoothly and without crackle. The back cover is missing - they are often removed to make changing strings a little easier.

There isn't much one can say about a guitar in this good a condition. 

Comments

With an alder body and steel tremolo block for extra 'zing', this guitar sound great with good sustain when played acoustically. Plug it in and it'll deliver exactly the same sustain and zing... with the US-made Texas Special pickups you'll get about as close as you ever can to Jimi's sound! 

Note the neck is only 40mm wide, allowing for Hendrix-style thumb-overs. A new set of hybrid 9s has been fitted and the action is low, playing cleanly all the way up the board.

Great guitar, great sounds, great looks... this guitar delivers on all counts 

Price including gigbag: £470.00

Contact me on 01992 523138 or by email

I suggest shipping via the Royal Mail's Special Delivery service which guarantees next day before noon delivery and includes insurance for £25.00. 

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