Fender ST57 '57 Vintage Reissue Stratocaster - 1980s
Vintage Japanese Fender Stratocaster | 1980s ST57 '57 Reissue Tobacco Sunburst
Made in Japan at Fujigen. Vintage-spec Strat. Lightweight basswood. Recently serviced.
The ST57 was part of Fender Japan's '57 Vintage Reissue series, produced in the late 1980s and into the early '90s at the Fujigen (FGN) factory. Fujigen was widely regarded as a high-quality maker of guitars during this era, with fit and finish rivalling American instruments.
This is a classic vintage-spec Stratocaster built for players who appreciate the feel and tone of a '50s style guitar without the vintage price tag. Recently professionally serviced, it plays beautifully with low action and is ready to gig.
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.
Key Features
Year: Late 1980s / Early 1990s
Made in: Japan (Fujigen)
Body Wood: Basswood (lightweight, balanced tone)
Neck: One-piece maple, vintage profile (rounded C-style)
Fingerboard: Maple
Radius: 7.25" (vintage spec)
Frets: 21, vintage spacing (extremely minimal wear)
Pickups: ST-Vintage single coils (SSS, Japanese-made)
Controls: Volume, 2 x Tone, 5-way switch
Bridge: Vintage-style synchronized tremolo
Finish: Nitro-style lacquer, Tobacco Sunburst
Weight: Lightweight (basswood)
Includes: Gig bag
Condition
Very good condition. One small chip in the neck pocket. A very light scratch on the side of the body. Otherwise very good with extremely minimal fretwear. Recently professionally serviced, plays great with nice low action. All original and ready to play.
Background
The ST57 was part of Fender Japan's '57 Vintage Reissue series, produced in the late 1980s and into the early '90s at the Fujigen (FGN) factory, which was widely regarded as a high-quality maker of guitars in that era. These guitars were built during a period when Fender Japan's quality control and hardware fit-and-finish rivalled American instruments. Many players and collectors still prize these ST57s for their vintage-style feel and tone relative to price.