Japanese Excellence: Fender Made in Japan Limited International Color Stratocaster Demo & Review

[@jaycollins7288]

I just picked up a 2013 MIJ Fender ltd edition 1 of 25 apparently, 62 vintage "dragon" strat. Believe me when I say I have had them all from American standards to deluxe to the custom shop Eric Clapton strat for 4500 bucks as well as Mexican made ones galore! I have never played a better guitar ever and that includes all the Gibson vintage originals or reissues or custom shop versions I've had too. The fit and finish and the neck shape on this beautiful strat is stunning! And the sound of these pickups are the nicest I've heard on anything! I play fingerstyle guitar including all styles like jazz, Chet Atkins, Classical, fusion, blues and rock and whatever else is out there, and the clarity of each note on every string on any fret is indescribable! The separation of each note is so distinctive especially when I play complicated quick tunes like Classical Gas, for example...yes I know....ON A STRAT ...your asking? Yes, even on this strat the clarity of each note is just exceptional! I just can't say enough about these MIJ Fenders. This one will never leave me!!! If you are thinking about picking an MIJ up, don't hesitate! You will never regret it.

[@RUSTY-A-L]

Excellent review.

[@tarpley-music]

Thanks for watching, Rusty.

[@jonmurphy776]

Got an aerodyne in the mail, this is next, thanks 🙏🏻

[@simonsmith2642]

I have all of the new JV Modified and I love those.. Japan quality is flawless, and Im not afraid of basswood at all, its very very very similar to Alder, and it is abundant to that part of the world. So it makes sense thats what they chose to use. Tonality and feel, you will not notice or care, I was thinking about getting one of these, but theres more to love with the JV modified. That these dont have. Used, you can pick them up for 650-800 you wont regret it.

[@armandosinger]

Great demo. How is the quality compared to the PRS Silver Sky SE?

[@LivioC]

Sweet tone

[@carloscardenas1878]

Nice demo what are your thoughts on this model vs the jv 50s strat reissue?

[@TraumaddicT]

Hi mate! Can I ask how the neck is in comparison to a modern C?

[@timtom25]

how would you compare this to the player series. is it worth the extra couple hundred bucks? Thanks

[@tarpley-music]

It’s much better than the Player series and absolutely worth the extra bucks.

[@matthewsommerville88]

I just got this model! Keep in mind it has a very narrow nut, I almost want to say its the most narrow nut width available for USA buyers. So if you have really LONG fingers go for a more standard nut width. It’s a dream to play for the right hand biology lol

[@timtom25]

@@matthewsommerville88 lucky guy, looks like a beauty

[@matthewsommerville88]

@@timtom25 It is great, but honestly you can’t go wrong with player series either!

[@jeremyg2245]

@@matthewsommerville88as a smaller handed dude, this is what I needed to hear 😂 thank you!