Fender Contemporary Stratocaster 1984-1987 - Candy Apple Red - MIJ FujiGen (System 1 Tremolo)

Up for sale is a killer, highly collectible 1980s Fender Contemporary Stratocaster in a stunning Candy Apple Red finish. Crafted at the legendary FujiGen factory during the golden era of Made in Japan (MIJ) Fender production, this first-generation Contemporary model represents Fender's peak '80s innovation.

The Specs:

Origin: Japan (FujiGen Factory)

Body: Alder

Neck: Maple, Bolt-on, Comfortable Slim "C" Profile

Fretboard: Rosewood, 22 Frets (12" Radius)

Pickups: Original SSS Configuration

Controls: 5-way selector switch,

Bridge: Original Fender/Schaller System I Tremolo (Tremolo arm included)

Nut: Original behind-the-nut locking system

Condition & Playability: This guitar is in Very Good condition, and plays and sounds amazing! For a 40-year-old instrument, it has been remarkably well preserved. It shows minor cosmetic signs of use including light finish swirling, sand one small chip in the paint which you can see in the pictures. No major structural issues. The neck is straight, the truss rod adjusts perfectly, and the frets show minimal wear with plenty of life left.

Why It Collectible? Early MIJ Fenders are famous for build quality that frequently outclassed USA models of the same era. When CBS sold the company the FujiGen was making better guitars than what we were making here in the states. Finding these with the System System I Tremolo setup intact is becoming increasingly difficult. It is a tonal powerhouse,.

Includes a non original Fender Tweed case. The case tweed is lifting on one end, and I put that in the pictures. I even have the keys for the case!

Will be securely packed and shipped via Reverb Safe Shipping (fully insured).