Fender Made in Japan Limited International Color Stratocaster - Maui Blue

Fender Made in Japan Limited International Color Stratocaster - Maui Blue 

The Made in Japan International Color Series is a tribute to a unique era in Fender® history that brings back a beloved and distinctive series. Originally introduced over forty years ago, the bold and captivating International Color collection only lasted for a brief period of time. The series was launched in 1981 and featured appointments that reflected the style of the 1970s, as well as a fresh palette of colors that were named after exotic and alluring locations around the world. Today, collectors and enthusiasts cherish these rare guitars for their beauty and scarcity.

The Made in Japan International Color Series revives this iconic collection with a limited run of guitars that blend the vintage Fender vibe with Japanese craftsmanship to create a truly special instrument. Departing from the traditional design, these guitars are built with basswood bodies, 9.5” radius maple or rosewood fingerboards, and medium jumbo frets to allow for more adventurous playing. The neck is fashioned in the ‘70s “U” shape and features the original "Bullet" style truss rod nut, three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism, "F" Stamped™ tuners, and a serial number on the headstock face. The vintage-style single-coil Strat® pickups and synchronized tremolo recreate the classic Fender tone and feel.

This retro beauty offers not only stunning aesthetics but also exceptional playability and authentic vintage Fender sound. The Made in Japan International Color Stratocaster® is a rare gem with refined features that ensure a supremely comfortable playing experience.

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Highlights

• Basswood Body
• 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo Bridge
• Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat® Pickups
• Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped™ tuners
• 3-Bolt Neck plate with Micro-Tilt™
• 9.5” Radius Maple or Rosewood with Medium Jumbo Frets

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Type: Solidbody
  
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Material: Basswood
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Color: Maui Blue
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: U
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Radius: 9.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Inlay: BLack Dots
• Number of Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.615"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece: 6-Saddle Vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo
• Tuners: Fender Vintage "F" Stamped
• Neck Pickup: Fender Vintage-Style Single-coil
• Middle Pickup: Fender Vintage-Style Single-coil
• Bridge Pickup: Fender Vintage-Style Single-coil
• Controls: 1 x volume, 2 x tone
• Switching: 5-way blade pickup switch
• Strings: NPS, .009-.042
  
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!