USED Fender Japan / 1982 ST62-65 Red Bobbin Pickups Black [11]

This is a 1982 ST62-65, the first of the JV serials that marked the historical beginning of Fender Japan.
It has the "MADE IN JAPAN" notation directly below the head logo, which is a very early feature of this instrument, and one can strongly feel the craftsmanship of the time.
The neck plate has been replaced, so the serial number itself is unknown, but the date of production can be determined from the stamp left inside. The front pickup is stamped "21 26 82", the center "21 24 82", and the rear "17 24 82", all of which are the original red bobbin pickups manufactured around June 1982. In addition, the neck joint is marked "7-10-82," which adds credibility to the record that it was assembled in July of the same year.
Based on the 60's style ST62, the specifications unique to the early JV were put in to reproduce a vintage-like sound and texture, and this model is still highly appreciated by collectors and players in Japan and abroad.
The sound spun from the red bobbin combines brilliance and core strength, and embodies the "authenticity" that Fender Japan had set forth at the time.
Even if the neck plate has been replaced, this is an extremely rare example with parts and records unique to this period, and its value as a vintage instrument will continue to increase.
The rubber part of the pickup has slightly melted with age and is lightly adhered to the pickguard and pickup cover. There are some dents on the lower left side of the body, but other than that there are only minor abrasions. Overall, the guitar is in very good condition considering its age, although it shows a little signs of use.
The neck has no noticeable abnormalities and is in good playing condition.
Item Rank: B+: Some scratches, but no problems in normal use.

Year of manufacture: 1982
Country of manufacture: Japan
Case: Soft case
Accessories: Arm
Weight: 3.51kg
Truss Rod: No problem, rod is 60 degrees to the left and right.
Fretboard Height: No problem, fretboard height is sufficient.
String height on bass side: 2.0mm above 12th fret
String height on treble string side: 1.5mm above 12th fret
Nut width: 42.3mm
Neck thickness near 1st fret: 19.3mm
Neck thickness near 12th fret: 22.2mm
SCALE: 648mm (25.5")
RADIUS: 184mm (7.25")
Strings in setup: ERNIE BALL 2223 / .009-.042 set
Repair and maintenance parts: Cleaning, string replacement, rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, matching, electrical repair

* This is a used item and may have scratches, dents, etc. that are difficult to see in the photos or that are not shown in the description. Please understand that there are scratches, dents, etc. that are difficult to see in the photos or that are not listed.

* If the truss rod, remaining frets, or string height is indicated, it was measured by our staff at the time of setup, and may change due to climate, humidity, or other environmental factors.
The values are intended to be used as a reference at the time of purchase, and we do not guarantee that they will be the same when you receive the instrument.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind item and is listed on multiple malls at the same time, including in-store displays. We try to delete product information as soon as possible, but this is not always in real time.
We apologize in advance if the item is sold out after you place your order.

Specs

Product Rank
B+: Some scratches, but no problem in normal use.

12 months old

Year of manufacture
1982

Country of manufacture
Japan

Case
Soft case

Accessories
Arm

Weight
3.51kg

Truss Rod
No problem, rod is fine, checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right.

Fret Remaining
No problem, there is enough fret height

String Height Low String Side
2.0mm above 12th fret

String height on treble string side
1.5mm above the 12th fret

Nut width
42.3mm

Neck thickness near 1st fret
19.3mm

Neck thickness near 12th fret
22.2mm

Scale
648mm (25.5")

RADIUS
184mm (7.25")

Strings for setup
ERNIE BALL 2223 / .009-.042 set

Repair and maintenance
Cleaning, string replacement, rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, rubbing, electrical repair