2008 Fender Stratocaster ST62-70AB All Black w/ Case & Hangtags, Japan CIJ

Up for sale, a 2008 Fender Stratocaster model ST62-70AB in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hangtags and a hardshell case. This rare “Crafted in Japan” Strat was produced as part of the Japan-exclusive J Craft series, sporting a limited run “All Black” finish on both the body and neck, accented by gold hardware.

The trio of ceramic magnet single coil pickups have a clear sound, with more punch and cut than alnico magnet varieties, offering a sparkling sound in the bridge position, a fat, authoritative quality at the neck, and hollow quack at the “in-between” positions on the five-way pickup selector switch. This Stratocaster ST62-70AB weighs 8lbs 3oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .910” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, vintage-spec 7 ¼” radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25.5”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: “Crafted in Japan,” S-prefix

Body Specs:

-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: ST-Current single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2, Five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Synchronized Tremolo (upgraded block saddles), jack cup
-Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, black knobs

The gloss All Black finish has a few small dings on the lower bout perimeter, some pick scuffing on the guard, and a few minor nicks and finish scratches. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

A hardshell case is included, along with the hangtag.