Fender Japan Hybrid Stratocaster Indigo Blue 75th Anniversary

The Hybrid Strat in Indigo is no exception to Fender Japan’s great lineup of vintage-inspired guitars with a twist, with vintage-voiced pickups and a satin finish that’ll leave a lasting impression.

The body is made of Alder for that balanced Strat tone with a pronounced upper midrange. This ensures clarity, perfectly complemented by the vintage pickups – more bite than bark. The gloss Indigo polyester finish is both reserved and eye-catching, with a pearlescent pickguard adding some subtle bling. The combo gives off a Cory Wong signature vibe but without the extra $1500 price tag.

On the neck side of things, it’s another Strat staple: satin Maple. Combined with a U-shape neck profile, this particular Strat provides smooth playability with that familiar, chunky vintage feel.

Notable hardware appointments include a 2-point tremolo, renowned for tuning stability, and vintage-style locking tuners. The pickups are USA Fender Vintage single-coils – the aim of the game here is striking a balance between modern and old-school.

While the satin finish and 2-point trem offer clean-cut contemporary precision. The pickups, on the other hand, give you medium-output bite that makes the most of the Alder/Maple combo. Expect brilliant twang, pop and spank tones a la SRV.

Condition: Very minor imperfections, nothing that would be visible from afar especially. Some minor finish swirl. 

Playability: Straight neck, no buzzing, almost no fret wear, action is comfortable, no issues with electronics

Model: Fender Japan Hybrid Stratocaster

Made: Japan

Finish: Indigo Blue

Body: Alder

Neck: Maple (Satin finish)

Weight: 3.5 kg

Mods: n/a

Pickup: Fender USA Vintage Single Coil x 3