USED Fender / Takashi Kato Stratocaster Paradise Blue [12]

The Takashi Kato Signature Model from the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra is now in stock!
Based on the 1965 Stratocaster—commonly known as “Driftwood”—that he has used as his main guitar for many years, this signature model was developed under his supervision to achieve a vintage style.

It features the meticulously crafted original color “Paradise Blue,” which reproduces the unique hue of Lake Placid Blue—deepened by the patina of age—while enhancing its metallic sheen, allowing you to enjoy a vintage-like tone and look sooner.

The neck, profiled from the artist’s actual instrument, features a 7.25-inch radius round rosewood fingerboard, a nut width of approximately 41 mm, and a slim 1965 “C” shape. It faithfully reproduces the vintage feel while delivering smooth playability thanks to its Narrow Tall frets.

The pickups feature Custom Wired Vintage Style Single Coils developed specifically for this model.
Thanks to a special wiring technique, these machine-wound pickups successfully produce the rich harmonics and edge typical of hand-wound pickups.
Furthermore, to balance light rhythm guitar tones with a thick lead tone, the neck and middle pickups are based on mid-’60s specifications, while the bridge pickup is based on specifications from the ’50s through the early ’60s.
There are some overall scratches, a few dents on the body, and slight tarnish on the metal parts.
The frets have at least 70% of their original depth remaining, the neck is in good condition, and the truss rod is adjustable.
Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: JD22029896
Year of Manufacture: 2022
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Case: Genuine soft case
Accessories: Arm
Weight: 3.49 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement tested up to 60 degrees in both directions with no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 41.4 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.5 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 24.3 mm
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
RADIUS: 184 mm (7.25")
Strings at Setup: D'Addario EXL120 / .009-.042 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind product, and we are listing it simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding in such cases.