1983 Fender Japan JV Series '57 Vintage Stratocaster (Red) w/USA Pickups

1983 Fender Japan JV Series '57 Vintage Stratocaster (Red) w/USA PickupsThere's a reason a lot of well educated people claim that these are as good as an 80's USA model.. An '57 Vintage reissue model from the Fujigen factory, this one is neck stamped 6 13 83 and appears to be all original both inside and out. Alder body with a polyester finish, 21 fret maple neck with a walnut skunk stripe, it weighs 3. 5kg's. Unlike most of the lower end Japanese models that had ceramic pickups, this one features a factory set of cloth

Weight relieved construction helps it sit at a comfortable 3

Fender’s orthodox DNA is a reliable Made in Japan quality

slim 60's profile on a maple set-neck

Loaded with passive PJ pickups controlled by volume

the neck has a very slight twist but is still perfectly playable and has a functional truss

Frets have some light pitting but are shiny and play smoothly

Basswood body with a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard (13

Reasonable vintage condition with a few dings as pictured

The finish has faded to a beautiful cream that looks delightful

truss works as it should and it was restrung prior to listing along with a fret polish and truss adjustment

weighs 3kg's

2 Protomatic III humbuckers with a volume and tone knob and three way pickup toggle