Whitstable Guitars
A selection of good quality, used guitars and specialising in imports from Japan since 2008
2018 Fender Made in Japan Hybrid '68 Stratocaster 3 Tone Sunburst & new Hard Case
£819.00 + shipping
JAPAN IMPORT
Here we have a fantastic example of a Hybrid '68 Stratocaster from Fender in Japan. These Hybrid models are very popular.
It has been little used. I had a good look but can't find any other similar guitars for sale in the UK. Other than one small repaired dent on the top edge and a small area of missing lacquer on the back of the headstock, both of which are shown in the gallery photos it's in fantastic condition. The frets have no visible wear & the guitar is an absolute pleasure to play. The guitar comes with some Fender MIJ documentation and a new hard case
Here's some blurb from Fender:
These Hybrid models perfectly mesh the new with the old by taking famous Fender looks and adding player friendly modern specifications. This Stratocaster features 250 mm (9.5") radius, medium jumbo frets, to a large headstock satin-finished neck with F-tuners. The recognisable Alder body is upgraded with Vintage US pickups, a 5-way switch and a 2-point tremolo with vintage style saddles.
Product Specs
Body: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.84" (250 mm)
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Neck Shape: "U" Shape (slim)
Number of Frets: 21
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.595" (40.5 mm)
Neck Pickup: Fender® USA Vintage Stratocaster®
Middle Pickup: Fender® USA Vintage Stratocaster®
Bridge Pickup: Fender® USA Vintage Stratocaster®
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Vintage-Style Stamped Steel Saddles
Tuning Machines: Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped
Colour: White
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
Pickguard: 3-Ply White
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Series: Made in Japan Hybrid
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Weight: 3.45kg
Thomann Rectangular Hard Case
All in all it's an excellent guitar from Fender in Japan that you probably won't find here in the UK
Hard Case Policy
As said many times, all my guitars come shipped in a new black hard case which is included in the price. I find this is the safest way to avoid damage in transit. Alternatively, if you are collecting the guitar and, like some buyers have cases coming out of their ears, that's no problem, I'll adjust the price (usually around a £50 discount) and I can usually find you an old gigbag to take the guitar away in. The only hard and fast rule I have is that I won't ship a guitar in a gigbag.
If you are further interested in this guitar, you can either email me with any queries & I'll do my best to get back to you within 24 hours.
Or, you can buy quickly and safely using the PayPal "buy now" button and I will ship to most UK addresses the next working day. Highlands and Islands can be slightly dearer but I'll keep the cost as low as I can.
I can accept credit card payments by phone and will also offer a small discount to purchasers using bank transfer payments.
Overseas customers are very welcome but please email me first for shipping quotes.
