A classic Japanese Strat in one of the most iconic configurations: 3-Tone Sunburst, white pickguard, rosewood fingerboard and aged-style cream plastics. It is a very familiar recipe, but that is exactly where you can tell if a Strat really works — and this one definitely does.

This is a Fender Stratocaster Standard Made in Japan, built with the kind of consistency and precision Japanese Fenders are known for. It features a basswood body, maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, with the classic 25.5” scale length, SSS pickup layout, 5-way selector and traditional Stratocaster control setup: volume and two tone controls. It feels natural, comfortable and immediately familiar in the hands.

Sound-wise, it delivers exactly what you want from a good Strat: glassy neck pickup tones, springy 2 and 4 positions, plenty of clarity, dynamics and that unmistakable Strat “quack”. It is not an overly hot or aggressive guitar — it is more classic, open and very usable. Clean tones, blues, funk, indie, rock — this is the kind of guitar that simply does the job without trying too hard.

Visually, it has a great player vibe. The sunburst has nice depth and looks great under the light, while the guitar also shows honest signs of use: small scratches, dings and edge wear, mostly around the body. Nothing dramatic, no hidden disaster — just a proper used Fender that looks like an instrument meant to be played, not kept untouched in a case.

Most importantly, the guitar has been fully serviced and professionally prepared for playing. This is not a “buy it and take it straight to a tech” instrument. The frets have been levelled, rounded and polished, the nut has been corrected, the electronics have been cleaned and checked, a new jack socket has been installed, new strings are fitted and the guitar has received a full setup. It plays evenly, stays in tune and has a comfortable action.

A great choice for someone looking for a real Fender Made in Japan Stratocaster, but not a museum piece. This is a player’s Strat — classic, comfortable, reliable and ready to go straight out of the case.

Specification:

Fender Stratocaster Standard Made in Japan

Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst

Body: basswood

Neck: maple

Fingerboard: rosewood

Scale length: 25.5”

Pickup layout: SSS

Selector: 5-way switch

Controls: volume + 2x tone

Bridge: Stratocaster tremolo

Hardware: chrome

New strings

Work carried out:

fret levelling,

fret polishing,

fret end rounding,

nut correction,

finish polishing,

hardware polishing,

electronics cleaning and maintenance,

new jack socket,

fingerboard cleaning and conditioning,

new strings,

full setup.