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1999-2002 Fender Japan ST57-70TX '57 Stratocaster Reissue - 2-Tone Sunburst - Crafted in Japan
This is a Fender Japan ST57-70TX, the '57-style Stratocaster reissue built for the Japanese domestic market during the "Crafted in Japan" era. It features a one-piece maple neck with black dot inlays, the classic small headstock with spaghetti logo, and a 2-Tone Sunburst finish.
The model code is confirmed by the factory stamp "ST-57 70TX 2T" in the neck pocket, and the neck heel carries the "Crafted in Japan" decal with serial number P054594. CIJ-decal serials with the P prefix date to 1999-2002. The "TX" suffix identifies the version of this reissue that Fender Japan equipped with Texas Special pickups. These guitars are known for faithful vintage-style appointments.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: Fender Japan ST57-70TX ('57 Stratocaster Reissue)
- Year: 1999-2002 (CIJ, P serial)
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Serial: P054594
- Color: 2-Tone Sunburst
- Neck: One-piece maple, bolt-on (4-bolt), skunk stripe
- Fingerboard: Maple, black dot inlays
- Frets: 21
- Scale: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Nut width: 42.5 mm
- Neck thickness: 21.0 mm at 1st fret / 24.2 mm at 12th fret
- String action at 12th fret: 3 mm (bass side) / 3 mm (treble side)
- Pickups: 3 x single-coil (SSS)
- Controls: Master Volume, 2 x Tone
- Pickup selector: 5-way
- Bridge: Synchronized tremolo, 6 saddles
- Tuners: Vintage-style
- Weight: 3.55 kg (7.8 lbs), measured
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Good
- Body: Scratches, dings and finish chips consistent with age and use
- Neck: Good condition; truss rod has plenty of adjustment remaining
- Frets: Approximately 60-70% remaining
- Nut / Bridge / Saddles / Tuners: Good condition
- Electronics: Tested and fully functional
- Modifications (present when acquired): Pickup covers and knobs have been replaced; the original parts are included
An honest player-grade example with vintage patina that plays and functions as intended. All photos show the actual guitar for sale. Please look over every photo carefully to see its exact cosmetic condition.
== INCLUDED ==
- Soft case
== WHY THIS GUITAR ==
The ST57-70TX is a well-regarded part of the Fender Japan reissue line: a '57-style one-piece maple neck Strat in the classic 2-Tone Sunburst. The factory model stamp in the neck pocket and the CIJ serial make it easy to verify, and the original pickup covers and knobs come with it. It is a straightforward MIJ Strat for players who want vintage '50s looks and feel.
Please feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.
SETUP & INSPECTION
Cleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:
- Neck relief and action adjusted
- Frets and fingerboard cleaned
- Intonation set
- Tuners and electronics checked
Your instrument arrives ready to play.
SHIPPING FROM JAPAN
- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance
- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit
- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days
Please message us with any questions before purchasing.
