{"product_id":"2017-fender-japan-hybrid-50s-stratocaster-us-vintage-pickups-blonde","title":"2017 Fender Japan Hybrid ’50s Stratocaster US Vintage Pickups - Blonde","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor sale is a \u003cstrong\u003e2017 Fender Made in Japan Hybrid ’50s Stratocaster in US Blonde\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of Fender Japan’s first-generation Hybrid models, combining classic ’50s Strat styling with some very useful modern features. The neck heel is stamped \u003cstrong\u003eH50ST\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying it as the Hybrid ’50s Stratocaster, and serial number \u003cstrong\u003eJD17039745\u003c\/strong\u003e dates it to 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory specifications include an alder body, one-piece maple neck, approximately 9.84\" \/ 250mm fingerboard radius, medium-jumbo frets, vintage-style locking tuners, two-point synchronized tremolo and Fender USA Vintage single-coil pickups. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe US Blonde finish is translucent, allowing the grain of the alder body to show through nicely. The guitar is overall in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing only light cosmetic\/play wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets show very little wear and have been rated approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8.9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plenty of life remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has been opened and inspected. The HSH body routing visible beneath the pickguard is factory and is normal for this model; the guitar itself was configured SSS. The pickups appear consistent with the Fender USA Vintage pickups originally specified for the Hybrid ’50s series. There appears to have been some work to the electronics, and the rear tremolo cover has been replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has just been cleaned, restrung and set up with good playable action. Everything functions properly and it sounds excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes the pictured Fender gig bag.\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: 1.665“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 8.9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .06“\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 8.5oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 9.2\/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) - N2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54224451666284,"sku":"JGC-0231","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC01829.jpg?v=1787156784","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/2017-fender-japan-hybrid-50s-stratocaster-us-vintage-pickups-blonde","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}