2014 Fender ST62/VSP/TN, '62 Stratocaster, 7.5lbs, Thermowood Neck, Ikebe 40th Anniversary Order Model

Name: 2014 Fender ST62/VSP/TN, '62 Stratocaster, 7.5lbs, Thermowood Neck, Ikebe 40th Anniversary Order Model
Brand: imima
Price: 1599.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,599.00 USD

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2014 Fender Japan ST62/VSP/TN limited edition/shop order '62 Stratocaster reissue, produced in collaboration with Ikebe Music to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Ikebe worked with Fender Japan for 6 months to bring this model to life, based off of the highest spec catalog model (the ST62/VSP), including custom voiced pickups and a lacquer finish.

This is the rarest version of the ST62/VSP, and a great resonant example at 7.5lbs.

It is one of the only instruments produced by Fender Japan featuring a thermowood neck (thus the “TN” suffix). Thermo treatment heats wood in an oxygen-free environment, making it resistant to humidity changes and giving it a deep brown roasted color.

(Note: This model designation is synonymous with the ST62/VSP/IKB40TH. Fender Japan commonly stamped neck pockets with slight production variances.)

"JD14" serial prefix denotes 2014 manufacture. Original warranty card stamped with order number (DS-236) and sold date of May 31, 2015.

100% fully functional.

Set up with D'Addario 9-42 strings, playing well up and down the neck with proper intonation.

Includes original deluxe Fender Japan gig bag, vibrato arm, and warranty card.

Specifications

- Alder body (2-piece, center seam)
- Thermowood roasted maple neck with slab rosewood fretboard
- 25.5” scale
- 7.25" radius and slender vintage frets
- Oval “C” neck profile
- Stock "Alnico Custom" pickups (MIJ)
- Nut measures 1.668”
- Depth measures .848” at the first fret, and .960” at the twelfth
- 7.58lbs

Condition

Cosmetically the 11 year old instrument is in very good shape, with various minor dings, scratches, and superficial finish wear commensurate with age. Typical minor finish chips/cracks at neck pocket. Minor dents from buckle rash on back of body. Chrome hardware has minor patina. Pickguard has pick markings from play.

There is lacquer burn around strap buttons from strap, and various superficial scratches common with a lacquer finish. Buckle rash on the back of the body.

Frets have minor wear. Back of the neck is clean with no dings.

Modifications

- One neck screw hole professionally doweled and redrilled

Return Policy

All instruments are sold as-described and cannot be returned unless they arrive in a condition different from how it was described and/or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and accessories.