Weight: 7.06 lbs

Incredibly lightweight Japanese brilliance at it's best, in spectacular condition, plays and sound sublime, comes in original gig bag with paperwork.

Fender's MIJ Traditional Series encompasses a range of vintage-inspired Fender instruments. Combining iconic looks and "Golden Era" specs with renowned Japanese craftsmanship, these time-honoured guitars and basses pay tribute to some of the most coveted music-making tools ever created!

This Traditional '50s Stratocaster is a real "time capsule" guitar that provides the playability and sound of Fender's earliest Strat models. From its vintage-style pickups and hardware, to its thick "U"-shaped neck and stylish 1-ply pickguard — this retro instrument is a nostalgic masterpiece that will give old-school guitar aficionados plenty of satisfying vibe.

Key Features

Basswood Body — Lightweight timber with balanced tonal properties. A rock-solid foundation for the trio of single-coils.

Bolt-On Construction — Produces the "snappy" note response synonymous with all Fender instruments.

"U"-Shaped Neck — Classic '50s profile provides comfortable playability with its girthy, traditional shape.

Vintage Frets — Smaller fret-wire gives your fingers reassuring contact with the fingerboard and allows you to play with plenty of control.

Fender Vintage-Style Pickups — Three single-coils deliver the vibrant "chiming" sounds that all Fender Stratocasters are adored for. 5-way switch provides a wide sonic palette too!

Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo — Lets you embellish chords and lead lines with smooth, expressive vibrato.

Bone Nut — Classic, low-friction material minimises unwanted tuning slips and enhances sustain.

Vintage-Style Tuners — High-quality, old-school tuning machines allow for precise string pitching.

Specifications

Body

Body: Basswood

Body Finish: Gloss Polyester

Body Shape: Stratocaster

Neck

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane

Neck Shape: "U" Shape

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Fingerboard: Maple

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)

Number of Frets: 21

Fret Size: Vintage

Nut Material: Bone

Nut Width: 1.615" (41.02 mm)

Position Inlays: Black Dot

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat

Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat

Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)

Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup

Hardware

Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo

Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style

Pickguard: 1-Ply Eggshell

Control Knobs: Eggshell

Miscellaneous

Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

Case/Gig Bag: Fender Gig Bag