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1988 Fender Stratocaster ‘54 Vintage Reissue ST54-85LS Blackie w/ Lace Sensor, Japan MIJ Fujigen

1988 Fender Stratocaster ‘54 Vintage Reissue ST54-85LS Blackie w/ Lace Sensor, Japan MIJ Fujigen

Up for sale, a 1988 Fender Stratocaster ‘54 vintage reissue model ST54-85LS in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This early, top-tier “Made in Japan” Stratocaster is extremely similar to the Eric Clapton “Blackie” Signature Stratocaster, sharing a number of premium features with that instrument including a trio of Lace Sensor Gold pickups, active MDX Mid-boost circuit, and a V-shaped neck profile with a modern 9 1/2“ fretboard radius. Interestingly, this guitar was produced the very same year the original USA-made Clapton Signatures were released, making it a notable early example of this particular feature set.

The Lace Sensor pickups feature a unique radiant Field Barrier system that surrounds both the coil and magnets, reducing 60-cycle hum. The patented Lace Micro Combs replace traditional bobbins, giving the player a wider tonal range and better string-to-string balance than traditional pickups. An active Mid Boost control replaces the Strat's second Tone knob, enabling the humbucker-esque warmth and richness of Clapton’s iconic “woman tone.” Weighing 7lbs 13oz, this ST54-85LS benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: V, measuring .855” 1st fret, .980” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 9 1/2” radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan”, E-prefix
-Factory Markings: Model stamp in neck pocket

Body Specs:

-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Lace Sensor Gold single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone, MDX Mid-boost, Five-way pickup selector
-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to 1988
-Hardware: Vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo, jack cup
-Plastics: One-ply pickguard, lightly aged knobs/pickup covers

Extremely well-kept, the gloss Black finish has just a few small dings and faint finish scratches in the clear coat. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

A gigbag is included.
$483.00

Original: $1,379.99

-65%
1988 Fender Stratocaster ‘54 Vintage Reissue ST54-85LS Blackie w/ Lace Sensor, Japan MIJ Fujigen

$1,379.99

$483.00
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Description

Up for sale, a 1988 Fender Stratocaster ‘54 vintage reissue model ST54-85LS in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This early, top-tier “Made in Japan” Stratocaster is extremely similar to the Eric Clapton “Blackie” Signature Stratocaster, sharing a number of premium features with that instrument including a trio of Lace Sensor Gold pickups, active MDX Mid-boost circuit, and a V-shaped neck profile with a modern 9 1/2“ fretboard radius. Interestingly, this guitar was produced the very same year the original USA-made Clapton Signatures were released, making it a notable early example of this particular feature set.

The Lace Sensor pickups feature a unique radiant Field Barrier system that surrounds both the coil and magnets, reducing 60-cycle hum. The patented Lace Micro Combs replace traditional bobbins, giving the player a wider tonal range and better string-to-string balance than traditional pickups. An active Mid Boost control replaces the Strat's second Tone knob, enabling the humbucker-esque warmth and richness of Clapton’s iconic “woman tone.” Weighing 7lbs 13oz, this ST54-85LS benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: V, measuring .855” 1st fret, .980” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 9 1/2” radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan”, E-prefix
-Factory Markings: Model stamp in neck pocket

Body Specs:

-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Lace Sensor Gold single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone, MDX Mid-boost, Five-way pickup selector
-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to 1988
-Hardware: Vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo, jack cup
-Plastics: One-ply pickguard, lightly aged knobs/pickup covers

Extremely well-kept, the gloss Black finish has just a few small dings and faint finish scratches in the clear coat. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

A gigbag is included.
1988 Fender Stratocaster ‘54 Vintage Reissue ST54-85LS Blackie w/ Lace Sensor, Japan MIJ Fujigen | Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar