Fender Japan Stratocaster ST43 STD | 2002-2004 MIJ

Fender Japan ST43 STD Stratocaster for sale. Made in Japan at the Dyna Gakki plant. Serial number Q081867 — the Q prefix is generally associated with 2002–2004 Fender Japan production.
 
Detailed internal shots — electronics, cavity, and neck removed — are available here: Fender Stratocaster ST43 Internals and serial
 
Black solid basswood body. Maple neck with a slim modern C profile and satin back finish. Maple fingerboard, 9.8" (250mm) radius, 21 frets. Three Fender Japan ST-Single ceramic single-coil pickups, 5-way selector, master volume and two tone controls. Gotoh sealed tuners and a 6-saddle vintage-style synchronised tremolo bridge. 3.2kg. Gig bag included.
 
Come play it in person at our Sydney shop, or we'll ship it to your door anywhere in Australia.
In stock at Guitar Garage. $950
 
Key Features
Year: 2002–2004 (Q-prefix serial)
Made in: Japan (Dyna Gakki)
Serial: Q081867
Model: ST43 STD (Standard Series)
Body: Solid basswood
Neck: Maple, slim modern C profile, satin finish
Fingerboard: Maple
Radius: 9.8" (250mm)
Scale: 25.5"
Frets: 21
Nut Width: 42mm
Pickups: 3 x Fender Japan ST-Single ceramic single-coils
Controls: Master Volume, 2 Tone, 5-way selector
Bridge: 6-saddle vintage-style synchronised tremolo
Tuners: Gotoh sealed
Weight: 3.2kg
Case: Gig bag
Condition: Good, honest player wear
 
Sound and Tone
Basswood is generally regarded as a softer, warmer-sounding tonewood with less pronounced top end than ash or alder. The ceramic single-coils lean brighter and higher-output than a typical Alnico Strat pickup — a classic, versatile Stratocaster voice across the 5-way selector.
 
Feel and Playability
Slim modern C neck profile with a satin back for a fast feel. The flatter 9.8" radius makes wide bends more comfortable than a vintage 7.25" board. Lightweight at 3.2kg.
 
Condition
Great structural and playing condition with honest cosmetic wear. Sides and back of the body show a number of scuffs and marks from regular use. Neck and fretboard are very clean with no significant wear. Headstock is clean aside from one slight mark on the back.
 
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