[SN CIJ O042241] USED Fender Japan / ST62-70TX Candy Apple Red [11]

This ST62-70TX, featuring a USA-made Texas Special, catches the eye with its vibrant Candy Apple Red finish.

Based on the 1962-spec Stratocaster, this popular model is a “Crafted in Japan” instrument with serial number “O042241,” manufactured around 1997–2000. It features classic 1962-style specifications, including an alder body, a slab rosewood fingerboard, and a vintage-style 6-point tremolo bridge.

It is equipped with USA-made Texas Special pickups. Featuring black bobbins and cross-wound coils, these pickups deliver a thick, powerful midrange and a crisp, snappy attack. While retaining a vintage feel, they produce a distinctive sound that excels across a wide range of genres, from clean to crunch.
The selector switch and center tone pot were replaced due to defects.
A crack in the wood was found on the upper side of the 6th-string nut, so it has been repaired with adhesive.
There is some discoloration on the pickguard. The knobs and pickup covers show signs of sun fading. There is a crack at the edge of the back panel.
There are also some minor scuffs, but no particularly noticeable scratches.
There are no noticeable issues with the neck, and it is in good playing condition.
Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: CIJ O042241
Year of Manufacture: 1997–2000
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Case: Soft case
Accessories: Arm
Weight: 3.62 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right—no problems
Fret Wear: Note: While the frets can still withstand filing, they are on the low side
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 12th fret, 1.5 mm
Nut width: 42.3 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.4 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 24.1 mm
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
RADIUS: 184 mm (7.25")
Strings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2223 / .009-.042 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, fretting surface dressing, nut adjustment

* 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.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret depth, string height, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be exactly the same when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed 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.
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