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Description
The Fender CIJ Vintage '72 RI Stratocaster is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of Fender Japan, designed to capture the essence of a classic era with unmatched attention to detail. Originally crafted for the Japanese domestic market, this Stratocaster is a rare gem outside its homeland, known for its authenticity and vintage appeal. It features American Vintage 57/62 single coil pickups, a nod to the iconic sounds of the past that defined a generation of music. These pickups deliver a dynamic range, from the full-bodied warmth of the neck pickup to the bright sparkle of the bridge, with the middle positions offering a signature "hollow quack."
The guitar boasts a basswood body paired with a one-piece maple neck, providing a balanced tonal foundation that resonates with warmth and clarity. Adorned with '70s-spec appointments like the large headstock and block saddles, it evokes the unmistakable look of the era. The Gotoh tuners ensure stable tuning, while the six-point vibrato system offers expressive pitch modulation. With its vintage-spec 7 1/4" radius maple fretboard and slender frets, this Stratocaster is designed for comfort and precision, making it a joy to play.
Whether you're a collector seeking authenticity or a musician chasing that nostalgic tone, the Fender CIJ Vintage '72 RI Stratocaster is a bridge to the golden age of rock and roll.
Key Features:
- American Vintage 57/62 single coil pickups
- Basswood body with one-piece maple neck
- Large '70s-style headstock with block logo
- Six-point vibrato system with block saddles
- Gotoh tuners for reliable tuning stability
- Vintage-spec 7 1/4" radius maple fretboard
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Time machine feels so good!
I own a 74 Tele Custom maple on a 79 strat body, i loved the wide spacing and the C-shape profile it fits perfectly in my palm. I got interested in Japanese Lawsuit guitars back in the 80's I could never get my hands on one until eBay I found a seller in the US about 5-6 years back (shipping was just too much from there to here). I bought an Orville LPS...it's an incredible guitar, I cannot say enough about the sustain and tone of this just over 10lbs guitar. I have been buying and searching for Japanese guitars ever since, the craftsmanship is just superb. I was playing an LTD MH-250 in a metal band and was done with that because my real passion is blues/rock (Trower, Gilmour, Scott Henderson, etc.), so I was in search of a Strat, I couldn't get the strat sound from the LTD, I eve put a single coil in the neck postition, but it just wasn't there. I looked at Tokai's and almost grabbed a Greco and a Fernandes Burny...but then I had forgotten about the Fender Japanese guitars...so this is what I found from a seller who had purchased these guitars brand new, he never got to playing them...not a surface mark on it anywhere, serial numbers all match up. all Crafted in Japan...and it feels so good!
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