Fender Stratocaster Left-Handed | 1987 Made in Japan

1987 Fender Stratocaster left-handed. Basswood body. One-piece maple neck with a comfortable mid-50s D profile. 7.25" radius. 21 frets. Upgraded EMG pickups. Vintage synchronized tremolo. 8-screw single-ply white pickguard. 3.5kg. No case.
 
This ST57-55 LH is a highly collectible '57 Reissue built during Fender Japan's legendary "E-Series" golden era at the Fujigen Gakki factory. Left-handed Fujigen models are prized worldwide for their exceptional build quality, resonance, and attention to detail. The classic 3-Tone Sunburst finish and small pre-CBS headstock layout complete the mid-1950s aesthetic.
 
Test it for yourself at our Sydney shop, or we can ship it safely to your door anywhere in Australia. Contact us for a shipping quote.
In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $1,700
 
Key Features
Year: 1987 (E-series Fujigen)
Made in: Japan
Serial: E769323
Model: ST57-55 LH (1957 Stratocaster Reissue, left-handed)
Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst (gloss)
Body: Basswood
Neck: One-piece maple, mid-50s D profile
Fingerboard: Maple
Radius: 7.25"
Scale: 25.5"
Frets: 21 slender vintage-style (minor wear on first few frets)
Pickups: EMG (active replacement)
Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5-way switch
Bridge: 6-saddle vintage synchronized tremolo
Pickguard: 8-screw single-ply white
Hardware: Chrome
Weight: 3.5kg
Case: None
Condition: Good
 
Sound and Tone
The upgraded EMG active pickups deliver powerful, noise-free tone with high output and clarity. Basswood body keeps the guitar lightweight and resonant. 7.25" radius and vintage tremolo offer classic Strat playability.
 
Feel and Playability
One-piece maple neck with a comfortable mid-50s D profile. Minor fretwear on the first few frets but still plays beautifully. Lightweight 3.5kg basswood body. Left-handed.
 
Condition
Good. Neck is structurally sound with minor fretwear. Body shows light scratching and surface marks on the sides, plus finish pitting on the bottom edge. One notable finish dent on the bottom front face. Chrome hardware is clean. Electronics upgraded to active EMG pickups.
 
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See also our other left-handed models: Fender TL-71 Telecaster, Gibson ES-335 and Rickenbacker 360.
 
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