1986-1987 Fender Squier A Series 57 Reissue ST-357 Stratocaster Aged Olympic White Maple Fretboard Gigbag!

You are looking at a Stratocaster that was manufactured in the Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan)

From Guitar Dater Project:
This guitar was made at the
Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan), Japan
in 1985 - 1986
Production Number: 28994

Fender MIJ Stratocasters are highly sought after because of their build quality. The JV, SQ, A and E-Series are at the top of the list. The build quality at the Fuji-gen Plant was far superior to most of the American Fender Strats of that era.

The 1985-1986 Fender Squier ST-357 "A-Series" Stratocaster is a highly regarded Japanese-made instrument produced by the Fujigen Gakki factory during the mid-80s "golden era" of Japanese Fender production. These guitars, often part of the Contemporary or Standard series, are noted for having build quality superior to many American Fender models of the same era.

Fender MIJ Stratocasters are highly sought after because of their build quality. The JV, SQ, A and E-Series are at the top of the list. The build quality at the Fuji-gen Plant was far superior to most of the American Fender Strats of that era. The A and E Series Reissues are just as good as the JV's in my humble opinion.

When I first listed this guitar the previous owner modified it as such that it wasn't a 57 clone anymore. They added some different pickups as you can see in the last picture. If you would like that old loaded pickguard to come with the guitar, send me a PM and can negotiate a price. The body and soft V-C neck were not modified so they remain the same other than the added mojo of playing it. I had planned on modifying this guitar when I bought it several years ago, but decided to list it as is. Everytime I looked at the listing it just made me cringe. I am a big fan of the vintage MIJ Fender guitars and it did not sit well with me on the configuration of the guitar as I previously listed it.

I wanted to bring this guitar back to its vintage roots. So here is what I changed:

• New Aged White/Parchment single ply pickguard
• New RH Factor Vintage 50's Pickups with A3 and A5 Magnets
• 3 New Centralab 275k Pots
• Russian Surplus .047uF Paper in Oil (PIO) cap
• New CRL 5 Way Switch
• Gazitt Pre-Tinned Vintage Cloth Pushback Wire
• Left the Switchcraft jack that the previous owner installed, but changed the wire
• Changed all the mix and match PG screws on the Jack Plate, PG and Trem Cavity Cover (old screws will be included)

This guitar is in very good condition for its age. It is 40 years old! It does have a few dings, and scratches. I would say someone bought this guitar and played most of its life. This Strat has a lot of vintage mojo going on. If you would like detailed pics of the mojo or the old pickguard send me a PM.

The heel is stamped with ST-357 (57 Reissue). Frets have plenty of life left on them for vintage frets the action is good.

It has several appointments that are common with the 50's reissues like the body contours and maple neck with the soft V-C contour. and 1-ply pickguard is new and not stock, but the black trem cover might be original.

Specs:

• Body: Oly White
• Neck: Maple
• Pickups: Neck and Bridge are not stock but the mid might be.
• Tremolo: Vintage
• Vintage Tuners
• New Kases Gigbag Included
• White 1 Ply White aged to Mint Trem Cover 
• Trem Arm aftermarket
• Weight 8 Pounds 2.5 Ounces

We can upgrade the gigbag to a hardshell case with an upcharge. We have several in stock. Send us a PM.

We can upgrade the gigbag to a hardshell case. We have several in stock. Send us a PM.

Take a look at all the pictures and ask all questions before buying. The guitar will be de-tuned, fretboard covered and packaged securely. We ship all guitars in a heavy duty cardboard box.

We insure all guitars. You have 7 days from the time you receive the guitar to file a damage claim with us. We do not except any damaged (unless a claim has been filed ).

Note: When you receive this guitar, please examine before doing any work on it. If you have any concerns please get in touch with us. We will not except any returns once you modified the guitar in any form!

We will ship outside the United States. *** INTERNATIONAL SHOPPERS, PLEASE MESSAGE ME FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE *** We are not responsible for any taxes or tariffs charged by importing this item into your country.

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