Fender Stratocaster Traditional Japan 60s LH RW Fiesta Red
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Essential Information About the Fender Made in Japan Traditional 60s Stratocaster Left-Handed Fiesta Red Guitar
- Japanese Manufacturing: a Traditional Stratocaster with a sixties look, featuring a polished glossy finish and an immediate "Fender" feel.
- Modern Comfort, Vintage Spirit: 9.5" / 241 mm radius and 21 vintage frets to capture the Strat playing style with smooth handling.
- Strat SSS Versatility: three Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat pickups and a 5-position selector to cover everything from crystalline cleans to snappy tones.
- Left-Handed Version: Left-Hand orientation, ideal for left-handed guitarists who want a true '60s Strat without compromise.
A "Traditional 60s" Strat: Fender DNA Revisited by Made in Japan Craftsmanship
The Made in Japan Traditional series combines classic Fender aesthetics with Japanese manufacturing precision. This Traditional 60s Stratocaster features iconic markers from the era (SSS configuration, vintage-style synchronized tremolo, nickel/chrome hardware) while offering modern playability thanks to a more versatile fretboard radius.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This left-handed Stratocaster is aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a genuine Fender platform, but it also suits advanced players looking for a reliable Strat for stage or studio use. It excels in blues, rock, pop, funk, and indie: intermediate positions provide percussive "quack" sounds, the neck pickup delivers warm cleans, and the bridge pickup offers sharp attack.
Sound
The basswood body offers a balanced response, with present mids and a soft attack, ideal for highlighting the character of the single-coil pickups. The SSS Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat configuration delivers the expected Stratocaster sound: brightness, precision, and dynamics, with true touch sensitivity. Classic electronics (Master Volume, two dedicated tone controls) and the 5-position selector allow quick switching from crisp cleans to rounder, singing tones, while the Synchronized Tremolo adds the expressive nuances typical of '60s Strats.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This guitar is shipped without a case or gig bag. It is compatible with a hard case such as the Classic Series Stratocaster Telecaster Wood Hardshell Case (P/N 0996106306, not included). The original strings are Nickel Plated Steel gauge 009-042, a useful reference if you want to keep the factory feel and balance.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | Yes | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | Steel | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Red |
| Body Shape | Stratocaster | Radius Type | Modern |
| Body Material | basswood | NUT | bone |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyester | Nut Material | bone |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Mint Green | Nut Width | 1.615" / 41.02 mm |
| Control Knobs | Eggshell | Scale Length | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| Orientation | Left-Hand | Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Neck Material | maple | Bridge | 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo |
| Neck Shape | "U" Shape | Tuners | Vintage-Style |
| Neck Profile Type | U Shape | Pickup Configuration | SSS |
| Neck Finish | Gloss Urethane | Neck Pickup | Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat |
| Fretboard | rosewood | Middle Pickup | Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat |
| Fretboard Inlay | White Dot | Bridge Pickup | Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat |
| Number of Frets | 21 | Controls | Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 2 (Middle Pickup) |
| Fret Size | Vintage | Pickup Selector | 5-Position Blade: Position 1 - Bridge Pickup, Position 2 - Bridge and Middle Pickups, Position 3 - Middle Pickup, Position 4 - Middle and Neck Pickups, Position 5 - Neck Pickup |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Case/Gig Bag | Classic Series Stratocaster/Telecaster Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included) |
Questions frequently asked
Is this Stratocaster suitable for left-handed guitarists?
This model is designed in a left-hand orientation (Left-Hand) and features 6 steel strings. The bone nut measures 41.02 mm and the scale length is 648 mm.
What sound do the pickups of the Fender Stratocaster Traditional Japan 60s LH offer?
The SSS configuration combines three Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat pickups. The 5-way selector provides access to the pickups individually and in combinations of bridge/middle or middle/neck, with two tone controls dedicated to the neck and middle pickups.
What is the neck profile and fingerboard radius?
The maple neck features a U Shape profile with a rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius. It has 21 Vintage frets and a Gloss Urethane finish, all conforming to the stated specifications.
Is the guitar delivered with a gig bag or a case?
No case or gig bag is included. A Classic Series Stratocaster/Telecaster Wood Hardshell Case, reference 0996106306, is listed as compatible.
What vibrato is fitted on this left-handed Strat?
The hardware includes a Vintage-Style synchronized tremolo with 6 saddles, finished in nickel/chrome. The tuners are also Vintage-Style, and the original string gauge is 009-042 Nickel Plated Steel. This setup enables the characteristic vibrato effects of 1960s Stratocasters.



