Lilac Guitar Lounge presents this 1983 Fender Japanese Vintage Stratocaster ST-62-85 in ‘Candy Apple Red.’ This Strat was built during the “golden era” of Fender Japan, at the renowned FujiGen factory. These Fender instruments rivaled the finest of Fender guitars being made in America at that time, and some of them even surpass that quality in playability and sound. These early ‘80s reissues are some of the absolute best guitars from Fender outside of the Golden Era Fender instruments from 1950 to 1970. This guitar has been played but well kept by a loving owner and musician, and came directly from Japan to the US, offered here for the first time! It features American Vintage ‘62 Strat pickups, a spot-on ‘Candy Apple Red’ finish, and a rich, dark rosewood fretboard. The ST-62 had 3 quality levels offered by Fender Japan in the ‘80s: “55,” “85,” and “115” and this is a “ST-62-85” as denoted by the decal on the back of the headstock. The guitar has signs of significant play time (including the fretboard) and some dings on the body that you’d expect from a 40 year old instrument, but is in fantastic shape nonetheless. This is a magnificent Strat that won’t break the bank but will provide an amazing studio or stage instrument for its next owner.
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Year:
1983
Finish:
Factory original Candy Apple Red razor-thin polyurethane finish. Amber polyurethane finish on neck.
Fretboard Radius:
7.25” radius dark rosewood fretboard.
Nut Width / Neck Measurements:
1.6”(41mm) wide at the nut / .83" (21mm) deep at first fret, .95" (24mm) deep at twelfth fret. 25.5” scale length, with 21 frets, ‘clay’ dot inlays. Neck is pencil-dated “12-1-83.”
Weight:
7 lbs, 10 oz. (3.4 kg)
Electronics:
Original Black-Bobbin American Vintage ‘62 Stratocaster pickups with cloth wiring. Pickups Read 6.11k ohms at the Bridge, 6.04k ohms at Middle, and 5.84k ohms at the neck pickup. Original Japanese Potentiometers and capacitor.
Hardware:
Original hardware is in stable but lightly tarnished condition (see photos) that is consistent with older Japanese Vintage reissue guitars.
Modifications:
NA.
Case Details:
No case is included. Guitar will ship in bubble wrap in a box, I will remove the neck at the request of the buyer for safer shipping.
Included:
Original tremolo arm.
Additional Notes:
This 1983 Fender Japanese Vintage Stratocaster ST-62-85 is about as good as it gets with reissues, aside from custom shop models and master built Fenders. Save half the cost of a custom shop with just as much mojo and playability on this amazing old Strat! 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.
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Returns are accepted within 48 hours of confirmed delivery, and the item must be in the same condition as when it was shipped to the customer. If returned, a 5% restocking fee will be subtracted from the refund.
