Fender Japan ST62-TX Stratocaster MIJ 2015 Fiesta Red – Last Year of Original Fender Japan, Texas Specials, Complete Case Candy

A true collector’s piece.

Up for sale is a 2015 Fender Japan ST62-TX Stratocaster, a faithful reissue of the 1962 Stratocaster in one of the most desirable factory specifications: alder body, factory-installed Fender USA Texas Special pickups, and the iconic Fiesta Red finish.

The guitar comes complete with its original paperwork and—most notably—the original purchase receipt from Japan, something rarely seen on the used market.

Serial number: JD15002928
The “JD” prefix indicates production at the Dyna Gakki factory, while “15” denotes the year of manufacture.

WHY 2015?

This is the final production year of the original Fender Japan company. Fender Japan, which had operated since 1982, officially ceased operations on March 31, 2015, and the ST62-TX disappeared from the catalog permanently. Instruments from this period represent the end of an era—no more were ever produced.

THE PICKUPS THAT MADE HISTORY

These are not ordinary single-coils.

The Fender USA Texas Special pickups were originally designed to recreate the overwound pickups found in Stevie Ray Vaughan’s legendary “Number One” Stratocaster. They first appeared in his signature model and have since become one of Fender’s most recognizable pickup sets.

Featuring Alnico V magnets, a reverse-wound/reverse-polarity middle pickup for hum-canceling in positions 2 and 4, stronger midrange, and increased output while retaining classic Strat character.

This is the same pickup set Fender installs in the Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bonnie Raitt signature Stratocasters.

THE LEGENDARY FIESTA RED

Fiesta Red was one of Fender’s earliest custom colors, inspired by American automotive paint palettes of the late 1950s.

The finish became famous thanks to Hank Marvin of The Shadows, whose 1959 Fiesta Red Stratocaster is widely regarded as the first Stratocaster ever imported into the United Kingdom. Its popularity sparked a wave of demand for Fiesta Red across Europe.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Alder body
• Maple neck with Oval profile
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Vintage-correct 7.25” fingerboard radius
• 25.5” (648 mm) scale length
• 21 frets
• 42 mm nut width
• Fender USA Texas Special pickups (SSS)
• 1 Volume, 2 Tone controls
• 5-way selector switch
• Vintage-style synchronized tremolo with cast block
• Vintage-style tuning machines
  

JAPANESE DOMESTIC MARKET (JDM)

This model was built exclusively for the Japanese domestic market and was never part of Fender’s regular distribution in North America or Europe.

CONDITION

The guitar is fully functional and has been well played over the years.

Frets are in good condition with plenty of life remaining. It has a comfortable low action and plays effortlessly.

There are minor cosmetic signs of use, including a few small dings and surface scratches, all clearly shown in the photos. Nothing affects playability or tone—just honest wear from eleven years of careful use.

FRESH PROFESSIONAL SETUP

Before listing the guitar, it received a complete setup:

• Frets polished
• Truss rod adjusted
• Brand-new Fender Super Sonic 9–42 strings installed
• Fingerboard cleaned and conditioned
• Body polished and waxed

The guitar is ready to play.

INCLUDED

• Original Fender gig bag
• Original tremolo arm
• Original owner’s manual
• Bridge adjustment wrench
• Original Japanese purchase receipt (proof of purchase) — a rare bonus that confirms the instrument’s documented provenance.