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Description

The Fender Made in Japan Limited International Color Stratocaster is a reissue of the U.S.-developed series from the early 1980s and based on the Made in Japan Traditional Series. This limited Strat is built with a basswood body paired with maple neck and rosewood fingerboard for enhanced sustain and tuning stability. Equipped with a trio of vintage-style single-coil pickups and 5-way switching, this MIJ Strat delivers versatile, classic tones waiting to be explored.
Fender Made in Japan Limited International Color Stratocaster Electric Guitar Sahara Taupe
Fender Made in Japan Limited International Color Stratocaster Electric Guitar Sahara Taupe
Fender Made in Japan Limited International Color Stratocaster Electric Guitar Sahara Taupe

Features

  • Basswood body
  • Maple neck
  • Maple fingerboard
  • Three vintage-style single-coil Strat pickups
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Specs

Body
  • Body Type: Single-cutaway Solidbody
  • Body wood: Basswood
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Nut width/material: 1.615"/Bone
Electronics
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Neck: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Middle: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Control layout: Master volume, Individual tone, Individual tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Vintage-style individual saddle
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
  • Color: Hybrid
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 String
  • Case: Gig Bag
  • Orientation: Right-handed

Reviews

5

6 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

First Strat. I get it now.
First Strat. I get it now.
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming3
  2. Practicing3
  3. Recording3
  4. Rock Concerts3
  5. Small Venues3
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
  2. NONE1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Novice1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play6
  2. Good Feel5
  3. Good Pick Up5
  4. Good Tone5
  5. Solid Electronics5

Reviewed by 6 customers

  • First Strat. I get it now.

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byEric

    fromHere, USA.

    I don't play well. But I like to pretend I do. And oh man does this help me pretend. The fit and finish is not even a conversation. My first Strat and SSS, and sounds you can make with this and just a poser amp however we can discuss for days. I now understand comments like vintage crunch and single coil this and that people talk about. Feels great, handles great. Unless I was way better, I don't think I need anything else for a while. This will help me get there though. 6 stars.

  • Highly recommend this guitar

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byJohn

    fromSan Antonio, Texas

    The pickups are very articulate and it's easy to play. Makes me want to play more. Very high quality build. Tuners are quite nice. Stays in tune well.

  • High quality

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byMichael

    fromRaleigh, NC

    The difference in quality is immediately apparent. I returned a made in Mexico Stratocaster that was only a couple hundred dollars cheaper because of poor quality. I was worried when I ordered this, but the quality is excellent. I guess the MIJ makes a difference.

  • Amazing guitar!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byRafael

    fromRichmond, Virginia

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very versatile! Love the fact that is made in Japan, and the quality shows!

  • Japanese Quality control shines

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byDimma K

    fromFort Myers FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Would you ride Harley or Honda? Same question : MIA or MIJ Stratocaster. Both great. But I always was a bigger fan of Hondas )))

  • Yes

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byGlenn

    fromCentral PA

    I was looking for a 70s/ early 80s strat. Hearing that they weighed a ton and the quality control was an issue back in the day, I couldn't justify ordering one with out trying it. Well when fender announced they were re-introducing these at this price point, I jumped on it. The neck is great feeling. The set up out of the box was perfect. The pickups sound clear and crisp in every position. They sound is very "straty". I love the light weight basswood body. And no basswood does not make it sound any less like a strat. Fit and finish it's an excellent guitar. I do think the quality is a notch above MIM strats.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byKO

    froms/e Louisiana

    How much does this guitar weigh? Please give accurate weight, thanks.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. I'm sorry but I don't have one to weigh. This will be approximately 7.5 lbs.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDaniel

    fromRaytown, MO

    Neck radius?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Fender Made in Japan Limited International Color Stratocaster has a 9.5" radius.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byZakk

    fromCA

    Is it new

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    We have new ones and we have "open box" models.