2023 Fender Hybrid II Stratocaster FSR Charcoal Frost + Headstock, Near-Mint w/ Hangtags, Japan MIJ

Up for sale, a 2023 Fender Hybrid II Stratocaster FSR Collection, showroom-clean and complete with hangtags. This Japan-exclusive Strat is an ideal combination of classic aesthetics and modern, player-friendly features. Premium appointments include a two-point Synchronized Tremolo, locking tuners, USA-spec CTS pots, a satin-finished Modern C neck profile, a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with a modern 9 1/2“ radius and narrow/tall fretwire. This FSR (Factory Special Run) model was produced for a single dealer, Shimamura Music, and sourced direct from Tokyo, featuring a Charcoal Frost Metallic finish with matching headstock.

The Hybrid II Custom Voiced single coils feature staggered, beveled alnico pole pieces, specifically voiced to accentuate the best qualities of each pickup position. The bridge is sparkling and clear, with a touch of extra low end kick, the neck pickup is throaty and full, and the “in-between” positions on the five-way selector switch deliver a quintessential hollow Strat quack. This Hybrid II Stratocaster FSR weighs 7lbs 5oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Modern C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .915” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 22-fret, 9 1/2“ radius
-Frets: Narrow/tall, pristine
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style locking, Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan”, JD23-prefix

Body Specs:

-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Hybrid II Custom Voiced single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone x2 (2nd Tone knob governs Middle/Bridge), Five-way pickup selector
-Hardware: Two-point Synchronized Tremolo, jack cup
-Plastics: Three-ply mint green pickguard, white knobs/pickup covers

There are just a couple faint finish scratches in the clear coat on the gloss Charcoal Frost Metallic finish, and the smooth satin finish on the neck profile is flawless.

The Fender-branded gigbag is included, along with the serialized hangtags.