japanese strats

[kahuna]

hi jus wanna know,r there any HSS config MIJ strats?

 

[markedymark]

yes

 

[kahuna]

wad models r they?where to find?specifically strats not the aerodyne one

 

[vernplum]

Guitar 77 is packed with Japanese Fenders.

 

[kahuna]

the the only HSS one is the aerodyne one but im lookin for a normal strat one

 

[hub4thailand]

yes there is in the 80s there are the contemporary strats, and the higher end stm series

 

[kahuna]

o wad is stm?

 

[LEMONed_Z]

I think right now Fender Japan only offers HSS config on the aerodyne strats.

But there's one with HS config.
http://www.fenderjapan.co.jp/fender/2007fender/strat/st75sh.htm

 

[thor666]

The Jap Fenders have done some odd, non-vintage things before. I used to think they wouldn't, but they did come out with humbuckers and 22 fret guitars some time back (late 90s-00s).

AFAIK from their 2007 series there isn't any HSS config except on aerodyne strats.

[On a sidenote, anyone saw the bound bodies on those teles? Looks damn sweet.]

 

[LEMONed_Z]

I just found this.
http://musicland.co.jp/store/index.php?seq=Campaign&cid=1135

Fender Japan have a ST-72 SSH with locking trem. But I think it's only exclusive to this store in Japan.

 

[rimuel]

is that a fat strat?

 

[subversion]

why not the Highway1 HSS?

 

[Jiterator]

hmm i used to have an MIM strat similar to what LEMONed_Z posted.. but the floyd rose isn't very functional cos there's no cavity for it.. you only get to whammy up a very slight bit before the base plate presses against the body.. diving of course isn't an issue though..

 

[kahuna]

how much is the highway 1?MIA or MIJ?

 

[subversion]

the H1 is American, listing for $1,450. can't remember if ebenex still has the final piece because they were clearing it for like $900+/-... worth it IMO.

 

[kahuna]

who else sells?sweelee?how come MIA so cheap?i tot it wld b around 1.8 and above?

 

[Marksman]

Because thats highway1 series, not american series. =P

But if you want a more proper explanation..... it's the differences between the two guitars.

 

[subversion]

to know more about the H1, do refer to the review. the H1 is the most affordable american fender, after reading the appraisal, you'll know better. the reason ebenex selling cheap- clearance...

 

[kahuna]

if i get a fat strat,how do i match the humbuckers to the singles?lets say a duncan custom in the bridge

 

[subversion]

it depends on your playing/ tonal needs.

some people make it a point to match the single coils to the high output humbucker. some people keep the single coils vintage/ moderate output as these sound more appealing clean/ with crunch settings.