1993-1994 Fender Japan ST-Champ Mini Stratocaster - MIJ Travel
Guitar with Built-in Amp & Overdrive
A genuinely unique piece of Fender Japan history - the ST-Champ is
a short-scale "travel" Stratocaster with a built-in amplifier,
speaker, and overdrive circuit, all packed into a compact body.
Produced for only a brief window in the mid-1990s, these have
become quietly sought-after by collectors of unusual Japanese
guitars and travel instruments.
This particular example is from the earliest production run, with a
Q-prefix serial number indicating 1993-1994 manufacture at the
Fujigen plant - the same factory responsible for the most respected
Fender Japan models of that era. Compared to the later CIJ-period
ST-Champs (P/O serial), the early Fujigen examples are widely
considered the better-built variant.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: ST-Champ Mini Stratocaster with Built-in Speaker
- Year: 1993-1994 (Q-serial, MIJ)
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Factory: Fujigen Gakki
- Color: 3-Tone Sunburst
- Body: Basswood
- Neck: Maple, bolt-on
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 frets
- Scale: 24" (609mm, short scale)
- Pickup: Single humbucker (bridge position)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switch: 3-way (AMP OFF / CLEAN / OVERDRIVE)
- Bridge: Vintage-style 6-screw synchronized tremolo
- Tuners: Gotoh
- Built-in: Amplifier + Speaker + Overdrive circuit (9V battery
powered)
- Weight: 2.8 kg
- Serial: Q006434
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Very Good
- Body: Some scratches and playwear consistent with age
- Neck: Straight
- Frets: Approximately 70-80% remaining
- Hardware: Tarnish on metal parts (vintage patina)
The built-in amp, speaker, clean and overdrive modes, and standard
output jack all function correctly. The guitar plays well and shows
honest wear appropriate for a 30+ year old instrument. Please
review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.
== INCLUDED ==
- Guitar only (no case, no tremolo arm, no battery)
== WHY THIS GUITAR ==
A fun and characterful piece of MIJ Fender history - the ST-Champ
combines short-scale playability with a quirky built-in amp setup
that makes it perfect for couch practice, travel, or simply as a
unique addition to your collection. Early Fujigen-made examples in
classic 3-Tone Sunburst remain the most sought-after configuration.
Please feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.
