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Fender Made in Japan LTD International Color Stratocaster - Sahara Taupe

Fender Made in Japan LTD International Color Stratocaster - Sahara Taupe

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The Made in Japan International Color Series revisits a rare coordinate in the logbooks of Fender® history and puts a bright, unique and beloved series back on the map. The bold and captivating International Color collection originally debuted over four decades ago and was produced for less than one year. Introduced in 1981 with appointments steeped in ‘70s style alongside a fresh palette of colors named for exotic and provocative spots on the map, the International Colors are now coveted by collectors and prized for their exotic beauty and rarity. Available once again in a fittingly limited run, the Made in Japan International Color Series combines vibrant vintage Fender vibe with Made in Japan craftsmanship to produce a transcontinental treasure.

Changing course from the traditional blueprint, these guitars boast resonant basswood bodies, 9.5” radius maple or rosewood fingerboards and medium jumbo frets to accommodate more adventurous playing. The ‘70s “U” shape neck is outfitted just like the original with convenient "Bullet" style truss rod nut, three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism, "F" Stamped ™ tuners and even the serial number on the headstock face. Vintage-style single-coil Strat® pickups and synchronized tremolo deliver iconic Fender tone and feel.

Easy on the eyes with exceptional playability and bonafide vintage Fender tone, the Made in Japan International Color Stratocaster® is a retro beauty with select refinements for a supremely comfortable playing experience.

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Product Name Fender Made in Japan LTD International Color Stratocaster - Sahara Taupe
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
  • Basswood Body
  • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo Bridge
  • Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat® Pickups
  • Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped™ tuners
  • 3-Bolt Neck plate with Micro-Tilt™
  • 9.5” Radius Maple or Rosewood with Medium Jumbo Frets

Neck

NECK MATERIAL Maple
NECK FINISH Gloss Urethane
NECK SHAPE "U" Shape
FINGERBOARD RADIUS 9.5" (241 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL Maple
POSITION INLAYS Black Dot
NUMBER OF FRETS 21
STRING NUT Bone
NUT WIDTH 1.615" (41.02 mm)
NUT MATERIAL Bone

Body

BODY Basswood
BODY FINISH Gloss Polyester
BODY SHAPE Stratocaster®
BODY MATERIAL Basswood

Hardware

BRIDGE 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
PICKGUARD 3-Ply Eggshell
CONTROL KNOBS Black Plastic
SWITCH TIP Black
HARDWARE FINISH Nickel/Chrome
TUNING MACHINES Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped
STRINGS Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
NECK PLATE 3-Bolt

Electronics

BRIDGE PICKUP Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
MIDDLE PICKUP Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
NECK PICKUP Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
PICKUP CONFIGURATIONS SSS
CONTROLS Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
SWITCHING 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup

Fender Made in Japan LTD International Color Stratocaster - Sahara Taupe

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The Made in Japan International Color Series revisits a rare coordinate in the logbooks of Fender® history and puts a bright, unique and beloved series back on the map. The bold and captivating International Color collection originally debuted over four decades ago and was produced for less than one year. Introduced in 1981 with appointments steeped in ‘70s style alongside a fresh palette of colors named for exotic and provocative spots on the map, the International Colors are now coveted by collectors and prized for their exotic beauty and rarity. Available once again in a fittingly limited run, the Made in Japan International Color Series combines vibrant vintage Fender vibe with Made in Japan craftsmanship to produce a transcontinental treasure.

Changing course from the traditional blueprint, these guitars boast resonant basswood bodies, 9.5” radius maple or rosewood fingerboards and medium jumbo frets to accommodate more adventurous playing. The ‘70s “U” shape neck is outfitted just like the original with convenient "Bullet" style truss rod nut, three-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism, "F" Stamped ™ tuners and even the serial number on the headstock face. Vintage-style single-coil Strat® pickups and synchronized tremolo deliver iconic Fender tone and feel.

Easy on the eyes with exceptional playability and bonafide vintage Fender tone, the Made in Japan International Color Stratocaster® is a retro beauty with select refinements for a supremely comfortable playing experience.

More Information
Product Name Fender Made in Japan LTD International Color Stratocaster - Sahara Taupe
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
Features
  • Basswood Body
  • 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo Bridge
  • Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat® Pickups
  • Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped™ tuners
  • 3-Bolt Neck plate with Micro-Tilt™
  • 9.5” Radius Maple or Rosewood with Medium Jumbo Frets
Tech Specs

Neck

NECK MATERIAL Maple
NECK FINISH Gloss Urethane
NECK SHAPE "U" Shape
FINGERBOARD RADIUS 9.5" (241 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL Maple
POSITION INLAYS Black Dot
NUMBER OF FRETS 21
STRING NUT Bone
NUT WIDTH 1.615" (41.02 mm)
NUT MATERIAL Bone

Body

BODY Basswood
BODY FINISH Gloss Polyester
BODY SHAPE Stratocaster®
BODY MATERIAL Basswood

Hardware

BRIDGE 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
PICKGUARD 3-Ply Eggshell
CONTROL KNOBS Black Plastic
SWITCH TIP Black
HARDWARE FINISH Nickel/Chrome
TUNING MACHINES Fender® Vintage "F" Stamped
STRINGS Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
NECK PLATE 3-Bolt

Electronics

BRIDGE PICKUP Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
MIDDLE PICKUP Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
NECK PICKUP Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat®
PICKUP CONFIGURATIONS SSS
CONTROLS Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
SWITCHING 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
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