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Originally Posted by yegbert
How about a close-up of the bridge? Threaded steel saddles, smooth steel or grooved steel? Is the bridge plate stamped "FENDER PAT PEND" like the one on the Classic '50s and '60s and Hwy 1?
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There you go, Yegbert. Yep, as you can see, the saddles are spiral threaded steel; the bridge plate is indeed stamped Fender Pat. Pend.", along with the serial number underneath.
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Originally Posted by yegbert
Wonder what pickups they have, if they are the same as used on the MIA '62 RI or some made in Japan?
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The pickups are Texas Specials, Made in USA, which is apparently "stock" for the CIJ 62 RIs.
Oh - and it all weighs in at just a shade over 7 lbs.
Such a beautiful instrument, with a great range of tones between the pups, and huge sustain (particularly on the bass end). I hate to say it, but Fender Japan is making some SERIOUSLY nice guitars - their quality is second to none. I'd have another in a heartbeat. :D
Thanks again , Ben - for your kind words AND your inspiration....
