{"product_id":"12-2800005788969","title":"[SN JD22029896] USED Fender \/ Takashi Kato Stratocaster  Paradise Blue [12]","description":"The Takashi Kato Signature Model from the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra is now in stock!\u003cbr\u003e \nBased 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nIt 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe pickups feature Custom Wired Vintage Style Single Coils developed specifically for this model.\u003cbr\u003e \nThanks to a special wiring technique, these machine-wound pickups successfully produce the rich harmonics and edge typical of hand-wound pickups.\u003cbr\u003e \nFurthermore, 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.\u003cbr\u003e \nThere are some overall scratches, a few dents on the body, and slight tarnish on the metal parts.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe frets have at least 70% of their original depth remaining, the neck is in good condition, and the truss rod is adjustable.\u003cbr\u003e \nCondition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nSerial Number: JD22029896\u003cbr\u003e \nYear of Manufacture: 2022\u003cbr\u003e \nCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003cbr\u003e \nCase: Genuine soft case\u003cbr\u003e \nAccessories: Arm\u003cbr\u003e \nWeight: 3.49 kg\u003cbr\u003e \nTruss Rod: No issues; rod movement tested up to 60 degrees in both directions with no problems\u003cbr\u003e \nRemaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing\u003cbr\u003e \nString Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e \nString action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e \nNut width: 41.4 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nNeck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nNeck thickness near the 12th fret: 24.3 mm\u003cbr\u003e \nScale: 648 mm (25.5\")\u003cbr\u003e \nRADIUS: 184 mm (7.25\")\u003cbr\u003e \nStrings at Setup: D'Addario EXL120 \/ .009-.042 set\u003cbr\u003e \nRepairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* 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.\u003cbr\u003e \nThese 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* 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.\u003cbr\u003e \nWe sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding in such cases.","brand":"FENDER MADE IN JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68113342497020,"sku":"12-2800005788969","price":175100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2247\/6028\/files\/e4213e243da9497baffb3e0db8a3f167_202611087674158.jpg?v=1794395236","url":"https:\/\/intl.ishibashi.co.jp\/zh\/products\/12-2800005788969","provider":"Ishibashi Music Corporation. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}