1984 – 1985 Fender Stratocaster (Made in Japan, E-Serial) MIJ Candy Apple Red

1984 – 1985 Fender Stratocaster (Made in Japan, E-Serial) MIJ Candy Apple Red

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1984 – 1985 Fender Contemporary Series Stratocaster (Made in Japan, E-Serial) MIJ — Candy Apple Red, Original Floyd Rose Tremolo, All Original with Case

Here is a classic mid ‘80s-era Fender with vintage character, superb build quality, and that unmistakable Japanese craftsmanship, this is it. This Made in Japan Fender Stratocaster (E-serial, 1984–1985) captures the peak of Fender Japan’s early production years—renowned for their consistency and tone.

Key Features

  • Finish: Original Candy Apple Red metallic
  • Neck: Maple with skunk stripe, vintage-style “soft V” profile
  • Fingerboard: Maple (7.25” radius)
  • Pickups: Original Fender Japan single coils
  • Bridge: Factory Floyd Rose–licensed Fender system (fully floating, smooth operation)
  • Tuners: Original Gotoh/Fender sealed tuners
  • Electronics: Three single coils, 5-way selector, volume + 2 tone
  • Serial: E5xxxxx (Made in Japan)
  • Case: Original Fender molded hard case included (in fair condition)

Condition

The guitar is in excellent condition for its age — the neck is straight, frets are clean with minimal wear, and the guitar plays effortlessly with low, comfortable action. There is some fingerboard wear. The finish shows only light play-wear consistent with age (no cracks, no mods). All electronics function perfectly.

The case is in fair condition – hinges are wobbly, 2 of the 3 latches are missing, interior is loose in places. The case can be fixed.

Tone & Feel

Bright, snappy top end with the warm, articulate midrange MIJ Strats are famous for. The Floyd Rose system holds tuning beautifully for expressive vibrato use, yet still feels vintage under the fingers.

Specs:

  • Nut width: 1 21/32 (1.65″)
  • Low E-String Action @ 12th fret: 1.2mm
  • High E-String Action @ 12th fret: 1.2mm
  • Scale: 25 1/2″
  • Body Depth: 1.75″
  • Neck Radius: 9.5″
  • Weight: 7lbs 13oz
  • Neck pickup resistance: 5.61k Ohms
  • Mid pickup resistance: 5.60k Ohms
  • Bridge pickup resistance: 6.28k Ohms
Stand is not included. Ships fully insured and professionally packed.

Shipping in the Continental United States, Alaska & Hawaii. Shipping can be made available outside the Continental US.

Description

1984 – 1985 Fender Contemporary Series Stratocaster (Made in Japan, E-Serial) MIJ — Candy Apple Red, Original Floyd Rose Tremolo, All Original with Case

Here is a classic mid ‘80s-era Fender with vintage character, superb build quality, and that unmistakable Japanese craftsmanship, this is it. This Made in Japan Fender Stratocaster (E-serial, 1984–1985) captures the peak of Fender Japan’s early production years—renowned for their consistency and tone.

Key Features

  • Finish: Original Candy Apple Red metallic
  • Neck: Maple with skunk stripe, vintage-style “soft V” profile
  • Fingerboard: Maple (7.25” radius)
  • Pickups: Original Fender Japan single coils
  • Bridge: Factory Floyd Rose–licensed Fender system (fully floating, smooth operation)
  • Tuners: Original Gotoh/Fender sealed tuners
  • Electronics: Three single coils, 5-way selector, volume + 2 tone
  • Serial: E5xxxxx (Made in Japan)
  • Case: Original Fender molded hard case included (in fair condition)

Condition

The guitar is in excellent condition for its age — the neck is straight, frets are clean with minimal wear, and the guitar plays effortlessly with low, comfortable action. There is some fingerboard wear. The finish shows only light play-wear consistent with age (no cracks, no mods). All electronics function perfectly.

The case is in fair condition – hinges are wobbly, 2 of the 3 latches are missing, interior is loose in places. The case can be fixed.

Tone & Feel

Bright, snappy top end with the warm, articulate midrange MIJ Strats are famous for. The Floyd Rose system holds tuning beautifully for expressive vibrato use, yet still feels vintage under the fingers.

Specs:

  • Nut width: 1 21/32 (1.65″)
  • Low E-String Action @ 12th fret: 1.2mm
  • High E-String Action @ 12th fret: 1.2mm
  • Scale: 25 1/2″
  • Body Depth: 1.75″
  • Neck Radius: 9.5″
  • Weight: 7lbs 13oz
  • Neck pickup resistance: 5.61k Ohms
  • Mid pickup resistance: 5.60k Ohms
  • Bridge pickup resistance: 6.28k Ohms

Stand is not included. Ships fully insured and professionally packed.

Shipping in the Continental United States, Alaska & Hawaii. Shipping can be made available outside the Continental US.

Additional information

Weight 22 lbs
Dimensions 50 × 20 × 8 in
Brand

Fender
Model

Stratocaster
Year

1984

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