Made in Japan Limited International Color Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Maui Blue

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Made in Japan Limited International Color Stratocaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Maui Blue

The Made in Japan International Color Series revisits a rare coordinate in the logbooks of Fender® history and puts a bright, unique and beloved series back on the map. The bold and captivating International Color collection originally debuted over four decades ago and was produced for less than one year. Introduced in 1981 with appointments steeped in ’70s style alongside a fresh palette of colors named for exotic and provocative spots on the map, the International Colors are now coveted by collectors and prized for their exotic beauty and rarity. Available once again in a fittingly limited run, the Made in Japan International Color Series combines vibrant vintage Fender vibe with Made in Japan craftsmanship to produce a transcontinental treasure.Changing course from the traditional blueprint, these guitars boast resonant basswood bodies, 9.5″ radius maple or rosewood fingerboards and medium jumbo frets to accommodate more adventurous playing. The ’70s “U” shape neck is outfitted just like the original with convenient “Bullet” style truss rod nut, three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism, “F” Stamped ™ tuners and even the serial number on the headstock face. Vintage-style single-coil Strat® pickups and synchronized tremolo deliver iconic Fender tone and feel.Easy on the eyes with exceptional playability and bonafide vintage Fender tone, the Made in Japan International Color Stratocaster® is a retro beauty with select refinements for a supremely comfortable playing experience.

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Highlights

BASSWOOD BODY

Basswood is a lightweight wood with well-balanced tone making it an ideal choice for solid-body guitars.

VINTAGE STYLE PICKUPS

We re-voiced the pickups to be more ‘70s-accurate. They’re full of the bell-like, crystalline tone that made Fender instruments famous.

9.5” RADIUS FINGERBOARD WITH MEDIUM JUMBO FRETS

Medium Jumbo frets combined with a 9.5”-radius fingerboard provide a comfortable fret-hand feel and allow players to traverse the fretboard with ease.

VINTAGE “U”-SHAPE NECK

This Stratocaster features a period-correct slim “U”-shaped neck profile. Remarkably comfortable, it suits any playing style.

VINTAGE-STYLE SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO

One of our most innovative designs, this six-point tremolo offers proper intonation, full adjustability, and easy access to cool vibrato sounds.

“F”-STAMPED NECK PLATE

An “F”-stamped neck plate honors the original International Color Series and leaves no doubt as to the instrument’s pedigree.

Features

  • Basswood Body
  • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo Bridge
  • Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat® Pickups
  • Fender® Vintage “F” Stamped™ tuners
  • 3-Bolt Neck plate with Micro-Tilt™
  • 9.5″ Radius Maple or Rosewood with Medium Jumbo Frets

Specifications

Body

  • Body Material
    Basswood
  • Body Finish
    Gloss Polyester
  • Body Shape
    Stratocaster®

Neck

  • Neck Material
    Maple
  • Neck Finish
    Gloss Urethane
  • Neck Shape
    “U” Shape
  • Scale Length
    25.5″ (64.77 cm)
  • Fingerboard Material
    Maple
  • Fingerboard Radius
    9.5″ (241 mm)
  • Number of Frets
    21
  • Fret Size
    Medium Jumbo
  • Nut Material
    Bone
  • Nut Width
    1.615″ (41.02 mm)
  • Position Inlays
    Black Dot

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup
    Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
  • Middle Pickup
    Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
  • Neck Pickup
    Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
  • Controls
    Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle 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
  • Configuration
    SSS

Hardware

  • Bridge
    6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
  • Hardware Finish
    Nickel/Chrome
  • Tuning Machines
    Fender® Vintage “F” Stamped
  • Pickguard
    3-Ply Eggshell
  • Control Knobs
    Black Plastic
  • Switch Tip
    Black
  • Neck Plate
    3-Bolt

Miscellaneous

  • Strings
    Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
  • Legal Notice
    WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Accessories

  • Case/Gig Bag
    Included: Gig Bag

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