1980s Fender Japan Stratocaster XII 12-String Electric Guitar (Post 2)

Tone: It's Stratty, of course, but the shorter scale length on this guy and the 12 strings gives it a thicker mids sound with a bit more of a growl. It's like somewhere between a Strat and a Duo Sonic sort-of voice. The bridge position also does a really good take on a Rickenbacker 12-string jangle sound!


Feel: It doesn't feel much different from a '60s or '70s Strat to play in the neck save that the nut is 1 11/16" rather than 1 5/8" in width. It still has the comfy C-shaped back and curvy, tight radius to the board like on most vintage Fenders.


Interesting features: These earlier, Japanese-made Strat XIIs feature a repro of the original, 12-saddle, Fender XII bridge. This makes these guitars innately superior in design to the later models with their modern, small-footprint adjustable bridges. This style is a lot easier to intonate on the fly if you change strings or whatnot. It also has a great-looking headstock shape and a just-for-this-guitar neck style with a short, 24 3/4" scale length.


Repairs included: a good setup and minor adjustments! I worked on this last year, it went into a studio stash, and it has arrived back here for sale in the same shape it left. There's only the tiniest fretwear on it (not enough to warrant a level/dress).

  • Maker: Fender Japan
  • Model: Stratocaster XII
  • Body style: solidbody
  • Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz
  • Scale length: 24 3/4"
  • Nut width: 1 11/16"
  • Neck shape: slim C/slightly oval D
  • Board radius: 7 1/4"
  • Body width: 12 3/4"
  • Body depth: 1 3/4"
  • Body wood: alder, I think
  • Bridge: XII-style
  • Fretboard: rosewood
  • Neck wood: maple
  • Pickups: 3x original single coils
  • Action height at 12th fret: 1/16” overall (fast, spot-on)
  • String gauges: 46w-9
  • Truss rod: adjustable
  • Neck relief: straight
  • Fret style: medium

Condition notes: It's very clean with only minor handling-wear throughout and a little age discoloration to the plastic parts. It's also completely original.


It comes with: Sorry, no case!


Consignor tag: SSCH



















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