{"product_id":"fender-japan-st62-62-reissue-stratocaster-lake-placid-blue","title":"Fender Japan ST62 ’62 Reissue Stratocaster - Lake Placid Blue","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor sale is a \u003cstrong\u003eFender Japan ST62 ’62-style Stratocaster in Lake Placid Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e, Crafted in Japan.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial number \u003cstrong\u003eP074668\u003c\/strong\u003e falls within Fender’s official \u003cstrong\u003e1999-2002\u003c\/strong\u003e range for Crafted in Japan P-prefix instruments. Unfortunately, Fender’s serial system from this period does not allow us to narrow it confidently to one exact year, so I would list it as \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1999-2002\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than guess. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the classic ST62 configuration with a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 21 frets and vintage-style hardware. The ST62 was Fender Japan’s take on an early-’60s Strat, complete with the small headstock, vintage-style logo and traditional SSS layout. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLake Placid Blue metallic finish\u003c\/strong\u003e looks fantastic and is particularly striking in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has just been cleaned, restrung and set up and is ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall it is in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e for its age. There are some dents, dings, small finish chips and other normal cosmetic\/play wear, including the small ding shown in the photos, but nothing major.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets have been rated approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is some visible wear, but nothing excessive and there is still plenty of fret life remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example of a late-’90s\/early-2000s Crafted in Japan Fender Stratocaster with the traditional ’62 look and a killer Lake Placid Blue finish.\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: 1.675“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 8\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .08“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .06“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 7lbs 11oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 8.2\/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) - N1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54224466248044,"sku":"JGC-0232","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC01854.jpg?v=1787157712","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/fender-japan-st62-62-reissue-stratocaster-lake-placid-blue","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}