/ Register

  1. Win a Broadcaster or one of 3 Teles! The annual Supporting Member Giveaway is on. To enter Click Here. To see all the prizes and full details Click Here. To view the thread about the giveaway Click Here.

NGD!! Found a MIJ Strat in Japan for dirt cheap!!! ‘No choice’ buy!!

Discussion in 'Bad Dog Cafe' started by 4pickupguy, Nov 29, 2020.

  1. Nov 29, 2020 #1
    4pickupguy

    4pickupguy Doctor of Teleocity

    Posts:
    11,041
    Joined:
    May 12, 2013
    Location:
    Fort Worth, Texas
    It was at a place that sold used and overstocked merchandise. By the serial number its a 2013 (January) and it is in like new condition. No pick scratches, no blemishes, and dusty as all get out. It’s a ST-57-TX in Sonic Blue. I got it for very cheap. Best of all there was another (red) one down there in the same condition for slightly more!! Headed back soon!

    72D2B6C8-B40D-40BA-9933-34EFD3EB2753.jpeg

    154025E5-3735-4128-9B4A-4CF34B8CF539.jpeg
     
    Last edited: Nov 29, 2020
    String Tree, ce24, TheGoodTexan and 20 others like this.
  2. Nov 29, 2020 #2
    Colo Springs E

    Colo Springs E Doctor of Teleocity Ad Free Member

    Posts:
    16,238
    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2003
    Location:
    Colorado Springs
    Probably my favorite color for a Strat--congrats!
     
    hemingway, Jakedog and 4pickupguy like this.
  3. Nov 29, 2020 #3
    Novak

    Novak Tele-Meister

    Age:
    69
    Posts:
    224
    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2017
    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Looks like a shiny happy guitar. Love the color!
     
    4pickupguy likes this.
  4. Nov 29, 2020 #4
    felis

    felis Tele-Afflicted

    Posts:
    1,209
    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2011
    Location:
    Antwerp/Belgium
    Nice, like the color. :cool: Congrats!
     
    4pickupguy likes this.
  5. Nov 29, 2020 #5
    blue metalflake

    blue metalflake Doctor of Teleocity

    Age:
    67
    Posts:
    12,745
    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2005
    Location:
    ireland
    Looking good - I’m a big fan of MIJ Strats
     
    4pickupguy likes this.
  6. Nov 29, 2020 #6
    tah1962

    tah1962 Friend of Leo's

    Posts:
    4,312
    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2020
    Location:
    Heart of Illinois
    Nice score! Congratulations.
     
    4pickupguy likes this.
  7. Nov 29, 2020 #7
    HoodieMcFoodie

    HoodieMcFoodie Telefied Ad Free Member

    Age:
    58
    Posts:
    20,188
    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2007
    Location:
    Tamworth, 'straya.
    He shoots, he scores!!!!!!
     
    4pickupguy likes this.
  8. Nov 29, 2020 #8
    985plowboy

    985plowboy Friend of Leo's

    Posts:
    3,706
    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2012
    Location:
    South Louisiana
    Nice
     
    4pickupguy likes this.
  9. Nov 29, 2020 #9
    GreatDaneRock

    GreatDaneRock Tele-Holic

    Posts:
    762
    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2018
    Location:
    Central FL
    Nice find! So if I understand correctly did you bought this in Japan yourself? And when you say you're going back for the red one, you mean you're traveling back to Japan again?

    Congrats!
     
    4pickupguy likes this.
  10. Nov 29, 2020 #10
    Sparky2

    Sparky2 Friend of Leo's

    Age:
    61
    Posts:
    3,656
    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2017
    Location:
    Harvest, Alabama
    That sure is pretty.

    :)
     
    4pickupguy likes this.
  11. Nov 29, 2020 #11
    DOC DYA

    DOC DYA Tele-Meister

    Posts:
    278
    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2012
    Location:
    Luçon _ France
    Japanese guitar craftmanship is amazing. My Custom Tele (see avatar) has this same '57 Strat neck and I love it.
    Enjoy your guitar... and think hard about this little red too!!!
     
    4pickupguy likes this.
  12. Nov 29, 2020 #12
    4pickupguy

    4pickupguy Doctor of Teleocity

    Posts:
    11,041
    Joined:
    May 12, 2013
    Location:
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Thanks!
    I have been stuck in Japan for a year as a result of the zombie apocalypse and on a whim I went with a friend to this shop. I bought the guitar for ¥29,900 JPY. That’s $287 bucks folks!! It looks like it just came out of the box. I’m pretty sure the rusted strings that were on it were the original strings. There is a red one that looks to be it’s mate!! Going back in the marrow!!
    2F7F022E-36E4-46E8-AF49-2749DB3BB8DA.jpeg

    Here’s the two of them on the rack. The red one had a much nicer neck, darker tint and a bit chunkier.
    F48B1F1D-23A5-4215-A774-CD89CF3B2BC8.jpeg
     
    Last edited: Nov 29, 2020
    TheGoodTexan, Treynor, brookdalebill and 2 others like this.
  13. Nov 30, 2020 #13
    4pickupguy

    4pickupguy Doctor of Teleocity

    Posts:
    11,041
    Joined:
    May 12, 2013
    Location:
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Guitar number three secured and I will post pics in a separate post. Talking to the owner of the bar we frequent he told me the location of a few more places to check out. I checked on line when I first got here and found nothing. We are in a tiny little village called Shirihama. It’s gorgeous. But it’s a bit sleepy and deals are a bit off the beaten path.... I am extremely impressed by the quality of the MIJ and CIJ guitars. This guitar has a very special V shape neck that is fantastic. I usually don’t like them but this one just has something, chunky, smooth,... I can’t pinpoint it yet...
     
    TheGoodTexan likes this.
  14. Nov 30, 2020 #14
    Thoughtfree

    Thoughtfree Tele-Meister Silver Supporter

    Age:
    68
    Posts:
    454
    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2020
    Location:
    Minneapolis MN
    Super music on your Soundcloud page, 4pickupguy!
     
    4pickupguy likes this.
  15. Nov 30, 2020 #15
    dreamingtele

    dreamingtele Friend of Leo's

    Posts:
    3,906
    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2010
    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    looks like a ST52 to me.. congrats.. MIJ/CIJ guitars are top notch.. honestly, if you ever find the Highest end ones with Nitro finishes, you better not pass it up and make sure you A & B it with your american fenders and you'll feel the difference..

    Im a long time fan of Japanese guitars.. and if ever there's one tele I regret letting go, its my Daphne Blue 62 tele.. every bit on par with the AVRI62

    [​IMG]Untitled by D Y, on Flickr
     
    4pickupguy, Treynor, brookdalebill and 1 other person like this.
  16. Nov 30, 2020 #16
    brookdalebill

    brookdalebill Tele Axpert Ad Free Member

    Age:
    63
    Posts:
    91,882
    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2009
    Location:
    Austin, Tx
    Groovy!
     
    4pickupguy likes this.
  17. Nov 30, 2020 #17
    TokyoPortrait

    TokyoPortrait Friend of Leo's

    Posts:
    2,339
    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2017
    Location:
    Tokyo, Japan
    Hi.

    I think my fav. colour might be Daphne Blue.

    I have the poly finished version that immediately followed the TL62-US, in black. Basically just a name change to do with restructuring, as I understand it. I love it, but would have loved to a greater degreee one in Daphne Blue.

    Oh, and my most recent acquisition is a nitro finished 50s style blackguard looking MIJ Tele. Super happy with its somewhat chunky soft V neck. That’s worked out really well for me.

    And, to the OP, that Strat looks really nice!

    Pax/
    Dean
     
    4pickupguy likes this.
  18. Nov 30, 2020 #18
    4pickupguy

    4pickupguy Doctor of Teleocity

    Posts:
    11,041
    Joined:
    May 12, 2013
    Location:
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Thank you!!! Thank you!!!
     
IMPORTANT: Treat everyone here with respect, no matter how difficult!
No sex, drug, political, religion or hate discussion permitted here.