1988 Fender Japan STM55 Pro Feel "Medium Scale" Stratocaster (Black)

1988 Fender Japan STM55 Pro Feel "Medium Scale" Stratocaster (Black)Made by the Fujigen factory in the late 80's as part of Fender Japan's "Pro Feel" series, the STM55 was a Stratocaster model with a contoured cutaway at the neck joint and a Gibson style 628mm scale length for a more compact feel and full access to all 22 frets. Alder body bolted to a satin feel maple neck (10" radius, 41mm nut width), it weighs 3. 5kg's. Loaded with three Fender Japan HOTROD single coils, Gotoh tuners and an STM End Rox Stratocaster

providing a luxurious playing experience

only made for one year (1999) before being discontinued

clear gloss finish on a generous 50's profile mahogany neck with a bound rosewood fingerboard

Yellow sunburst finish on the body with a set neck construction

and black hardware

powerful LFOs

Loaded an aftermarket pickguard and knobs with two of the original Fender USA coils in the middle and bridge positions

Made in the USA in 1920 based off the serial number

Looks to be all original except for a missing string tree

three and four all feature voice 3's single-coil tone

rosewood fretboard and vintage-style frets and pickups

The frets are shiny and the neck is straight with an adjustable truss