Crack in MIJ neck joint finish. Buy or pass?
Used 20 year old MIJ Strat. Osaka store says crack is in the finish only. Buy or pass? I leave to fly back to California in 24 hours.
u/Gantry-Crane — 17 hours ago
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Need MIJ advice- Small cracks in neck joint finish. Normal?
I am in Osaka and think I've found my ideal Strat.
Guitar price: USD 695
My question is in regards to the small cracks at the neck joint. This is a 20 year old guitar and my understanding is that cracks sometimes happen to the finish. The guitar store indicated that they are superficial.
Buy or Pass?
Condition notes (translated): Fine scratches and dings scattered throughout, hardware has some dulling/tarnish, a crack on part of the back panel, neck is slightly warped (but doesn’t affect playability), strap pins have been swapped for Schaller locking pins (included), overall well-maintained with good playability
About the model: The ST72-53 designation is part of Fender Japan’s numbering system indicating a ’72-spec reissue Stratocaster — these typically feature a 3-bolt neck plate with the “bullet” truss rod adjustment and a large headstock, styled after Fender’s early-70s Strats. FFender Japan (made in the Fujigen or Dyna Gakki factories) has a strong reputation among players for excellent build quality, often rivaling or exceeding US-made instruments from the same era, at a lower price point.
u/Gantry-Crane — 18 hours ago
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Need advise on a MIJ Strat
I am in Osaka and think I've found my ideal Strat.
Guitar price: USD 695
My question is in regards to the small cracks at the neck joint. This is a 20 year old guitar and my understanding is that cracks sometimes happen to the finish. The guitar store indicated that they are superficial.
Buy or Pass?
Condition notes (translated): Fine scratches and dings scattered throughout, hardware has some dulling/tarnish, a crack on part of the back panel, neck is slightly warped (but doesn’t affect playability), strap pins have been swapped for Schaller locking pins (included), overall well-maintained with good playability
About the model: The ST72-53 designation is part of Fender Japan’s numbering system indicating a ’72-spec reissue Stratocaster — these typically feature a 3-bolt neck plate with the “bullet” truss rod adjustment and a large headstock, styled after Fender’s early-70s Strats. FFender Japan (made in the Fujigen or Dyna Gakki factories) has a strong reputation among players for excellent build quality, often rivaling or exceeding US-made instruments from the same era, at a lower price point.
u/Gantry-Crane — 18 hours ago
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I'll be in Osaka next month and plan on doing a bit of guitar shopping. Looking for used MIJ Strats and am wondering if they're all pretty good or are there certain years or manufactures that should be avoided. I suppose I can use my phone to look up the serial number.
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My only pedal
What should I get next?
Playing ability: Mediocre
Influences: Jimi, Eddie, Alex L., SRV, David G., Some Metal...
Amp: Katana 100
Guitar: Charvel
Age: 58
Post midlife crisis? Yes
Thank you.
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