Lilac Guitar Lounge is excited to offer this 1983 Fender Stratocaster ST-62-65 model, made at the esteemed Fuji-Gen Factory. This guitar is a wonderful example of the early “Japanese Vintage” models made from 1982 to 1984, combining high quality Japanese workmanship with Fullerton-made Pickups. These guitars are highly collectible and for good reason, as they are some of the finest reissue guitars on the market these days! This one comes in Olympic white, and has a custom ordered neck plate, as was available to customers in the Japanese market in the early ‘80s. This guitar is a wonderful player, as well as a collectible piece, so don’t miss out! We are so stoked to have this special instrument in the shop, so don’t hesitate to contact us and ask any questions you may have about this listing.
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Year:
1983
Finish:
Original Olympic White thin polyurethane finish, that has slightly yellowed over the guitar’s 43 years of life. There are some blotches from play wear on the body, that we photographed as well as we could. Amber polyurethane on the neck that is in good condition as well. The “65” sticker is present on the back of the headstock denoting the price of this model (85 and 115 being the other options at the time.)
Fretboard Specifications:
7.25 inch radius vintage-correct “Slab” Rosewood fretboard with clay dot markers, that has been played a decent amount. The original frets have about 40% of their life left in them.
Nut Width / Neck Measurements:
1.67”(42mm) wide at the nut / .82" (21mm) deep at first fret, .97" (25mm) deep at twelfth fret. Neck heel is dated in pencil “5-24-83.” The truss rod moves but only has a couple turns left- the neck is stable with good relief, and the guitar plays great with the current low action.
Weight:
7 lbs, 8 oz. (3.4 kg)
Electronics:
Original Fullerton-made Stratocaster pickups are intact and amazing on this guitar! The pickups read 5.5k ohms at the bridge pickup, 5.7k ohms on the middle pickup, and 5.7k ohms on the neck pickup. Original Noble Japanese pots and wiring. The 5-way switch is a newer replacement.
Hardware:
All original hardware is present other than the bridge and tremolo block assembly. The neck plate has no serial number as it is a custom order neck plate with the name “Tomoko Kawasaki” engraved on it.
Modifications:
Replaced 5 way switch, bridge/tremolo unit replaced, no tremolo arm included. 1 replacement pickguard screw.
Case Details:
Original Japanese Vintage gig bag is included.
Included:
Gig bag, older pickup selector switch, backplate.
Additional Notes:
Japanese Vintage guitars are among the more collectible reissue guitars out there, and this one is proof of why! It’s a great player and is bound to appreciate in value. The custom color is also a plus, Olympic White is such a clean look. Combine all of that with coveted original Fullerton-made pickups and this is a dream guitar at a great price. We love this guitar and are very excited to offer it up for a new owner, we’ll miss it! If you have any questions at all about this guitar, do not hesitate to reach out to us at LilacGuitarLounge@gmail.com or message us on our website, or our instagram @LilacGuitarLounge.
Thank you for checking out this listing! At Lilac Guitar Lounge, we love bringing you the absolute best guitar-buying experience, and our goal is to see you find your new dream guitar. Every guitar has been inspected, verified, and set-up, and will be ready to rip when we ship it to you. All orders ship fully insured through UPS and a shipping number will be provided within 2 business days of purchase processing.
Returns are accepted within 48 hours of confirmed delivery, but the item must be in the same condition as when it was shipped to the customer, and is subject to a refusal of refund if found to be tampered with or damaged. If returned, a 5% restocking fee will be subtracted from the refund. Please note that ALL shipping and tariffs/duties will be the responsibility of the customer even in the event of a return, so please inspect the listing thoroughly and ask questions if you have any concerns or inquiries!
