2001 Fender Japan ST62 '62 Reissue Stratocaster (Sunburst)

2001 Fender Japan ST62 '62 Reissue Stratocaster (Sunburst)Japanese made by the Tokai factory, this was the '62 reissue Stratocaster from Fender that's factory loaded with Fender Japan single coil pickups. Basswood body with a timeless Three Tone Sunburst finish, '60's profile maple neck with a 21 fret rosewood fingerboard (7. 25" radius), it weighs 3. 3kg's. Very clean overall cosmetic condition with light wear from general use. The truss works well and the neck is straight, restrung and given a basic

From the underrated Guyatone Box Series

Both neck shapes were designed by researching vintage instruments and Mayer test-driving guitars on stage to find what felt right

although a Boss employee claimed the change was due to the high rate of faulty RC3403 chips that were being supplied

a true example of what Japanese factories were capable of producing

the TGX-823 could be the coolest guitar that you've never seen before

Looks to be all original as pictured with a Japanese bridge and tailpiece along with the original Grover USA tuners that are still in great shape and working perfectly

Made by Aria and sold mostly within the Japanese domestic market

the Fender Blacktop Strat

OD-1's are drying up on the market for collectors and this one ticks a lot of boxes

How was this achieved

Received a recent service and setup with Rotosound strings

The SE Standard 245's rosewood fingerboard is butter under your fingertips