Up for sale, a 1989 Fender Stratocaster model ST650-SPL in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. A rare Fender Japan model made exclusively for the Japanese domestic market at the Fujigen factory, the ST650-SPL was only offered from 1988-89, largely mirroring the specs of Fenders American Standard model with identical hardware and tonewoods.

Featuring an alder body and one-piece maple neck, this Strat has a snappy, lively acoustic profile. The trio of ceramic magnet single coil pickups have more punch and power than the typical alnico design, sounding distinct and clear in all positions on the five-way switch with quintessential Strat quack at the in-between positions. Weighing 7lbs 15oz, this ST650-SPL Stratocaster has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mikes Guitar Bar with fresh 9-42 strings, low action and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .835 1st fret, .885 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 22-fret, vintage-spec 7 radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-8
-Scale Length: 25 1/2
-Nut: 1.650 (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Schaller
-Serialization: Made in Japan, G-prefix
-Factory Markings: AST (American Standard) stamp on neck heel, blue 65 sticker on back of peghead denotes model tier and original price (65,000)

Body Specs:

-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: ST-Current single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to November, 1989
-Hardware: Two-point vibrato with block saddles, jack cup
-Plastics: Three-ply white pickguard, gently yellowed pickup covers/knobs

The gloss Sunburst finish exhibits light pick scuffing across the strum path, a bit of buckle wear along the treble side perimeter, and some dings consistent with light use. The ambered gloss finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

A modern Fender gigbag is included.