1984 Fender Japan Boxer "A Series" ST556 Stratocaster (Finish Removed/Scalloped)

1984 Fender Japan Boxer "A Series" ST556 Stratocaster (Finish Removed/Scalloped)Part of the Fender Boxer series of the mid 1980's, this is a ST 556 A Serial model that's lived a hell of a life. Alder body with a black maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, it weighs 3. 8kg's. 648mm scale length with 22 frets, it's loaded with the original Hot Rod single coil and Dragstar humbucker in the bridge with an aftermarket Dimarzio AirZone humbucker in the neck position, controlled by a three way pickup selector with master volume and tone

necks are both nice and straight with functional trussrods

frets were polished and play smoothly

The infamous "Paddle Bass" from Hohner

A very high quality loadout with Gotoh tuners

given a full professional setup and service prior to listing

sides and back with a mahogany centre block

Weighs - 1

Weighty ash body with a solid Fiesta Red finish

648mm scale length

Australian made by Maton in 2004

received a restring and professional setup prior to listing including a fret polish and fretboard oil

Fernandes is a Japanese company that has created countless great guitars over the years