{"product_id":"2010-12-fender-japan-ast-aerodyne-stratocaster-old-candy-apple-red","title":"2010-12 Fender Japan AST Aerodyne Stratocaster Old Candy Apple Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eFender Japan AST Aerodyne Stratocaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished in \u003cstrong\u003eOld Candy Apple Red\u003c\/strong\u003e with matching headstock.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aerodyne series is one of Fender Japan's most distinctive designs, taking the familiar Stratocaster platform and giving it a much sleeker appearance with a gently carved top, bound body and recessed bridge. This AST combines those modernized body contours with otherwise classic Strat specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example dates to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2010–2012\u003c\/strong\u003e and carries serial number \u003cstrong\u003eU012347\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fender's Japanese serial records place Made in Japan U-prefix instruments primarily in 2010–2011, with some examples continuing into 2012. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory specifications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasswood Aerodyne body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved\/arched body top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream body binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Candy Apple Red finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching Old Candy Apple Red headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.5\" scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.25\" fingerboard radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 vintage-style frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Fender Japan single-coil pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-way pickup selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster volume and two tone controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecessed synchronized tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style tuning machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the deep metallic red finish, cream binding and black pickguard gives this one a dramatically different appearance from a standard Strat. The matching painted headstock really completes the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has just been \u003cstrong\u003ecleaned, restrung and set up with nice low action\u003c\/strong\u003e and is playing great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is normal cosmetic wear from use, including scattered light scratches, small marks and some wear around the body edges and hardware. The finish still presents extremely well overall, particularly considering the age of the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck and rosewood fingerboard are both in excellent shape, and there is \u003cstrong\u003ealmost no visible fret wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving plenty of fret life remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number: U012347\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan, circa 2010–2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very attractive Japanese-market Fender that stands apart from the usual Stratocaster reissues. The carved Aerodyne body, binding, matching headstock and Old Candy Apple Red finish make this a particularly sharp-looking example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 25.5“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.66“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 9.9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .07“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .05“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 7lbs 11.5oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 8\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - F2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54285264978284,"sku":"JGC-0247","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC02816.jpg?v=1788464588","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/2010-12-fender-japan-ast-aerodyne-stratocaster-old-candy-apple-red","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}