2018 Fender Made in Japan Hybrid '68 Stratocaster - Arctic White, MIJ
The Made in Japan Hybrid '68 Stratocaster blends classic late-'60s Fender
styling with genuinely modern playability. This example pairs the large
'68-style headstock and vintage looks with a 250mm fingerboard radius,
medium jumbo frets, and a smooth 2-point synchronized tremolo.
Produced only from late 2017 to early 2019, the original Made in Japan
Hybrid series was built at Fender's Japanese factory and is prized for
fitting genuine Fender USA vintage-style pickups into a superbly finished,
attainable instrument. The Arctic White finish over an alder body, paired
with a maple fingerboard, delivers the quintessential bright, snappy Strat
voice. Now discontinued, clean examples of this short-run model are
becoming harder to find.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: Made in Japan Hybrid '68 Stratocaster
- Model No.: 5650682380
- Serial: JD18001815
- Year: 2018
- Country of Origin: Japan (MIJ)
- Color: Arctic White
- Body: Alder, gloss polyester finish
- Neck: Maple, U-shape, satin urethane back
- Fingerboard: Maple, 250mm radius
- Frets: 21, medium jumbo
- Nut: Bone, 40.5mm width
- Scale: 25.5" (648mm)
- Pickups: Three Fender USA vintage-style single-coil Stratocaster pickups
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (neck), Tone 2 (middle)
- Switch: 5-way
- Bridge: 2-point synchronized tremolo with vintage-style "FENDER" saddles
- Tuners: Fender vintage-style "F"-stamped
- Hardware: Chrome
- Weight: 3.55 kg
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Excellent
- Body: Minor surface scratches only; clean overall
- Neck: Straight
- Frets: Approximately 70-80% remaining
- Hardware: Very slight tarnish on metal parts; otherwise clean
All electronics function correctly and the guitar plays as intended.
Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.
== INCLUDED ==
- Fender gig bag (soft case)
== WHY THIS GUITAR ==
The original Made in Japan Hybrid '68 is a smart pick for players who want
vintage '68 looks without giving up modern comfort. Genuine Fender USA
vintage-style pickups, flawless Japanese build quality, and its now-
discontinued status make this Arctic White example both an excellent
player and a sound buy.
Please feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.
