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Post subject: Potentially fake MIJ ST-62. Pics inside.
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:39 pm
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Hey guys,

This was cheap so I picked it up as the neck seems legit. The pick guard has been replaced and the body is routed. Also can't find another ST-62 with a skunk stripe and swimming pool route.

Let me know what you think.

If you guys wouldn't mind taking a look for me... :)

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Post subject: Re: Potentially fake MIJ ST-62. Pics inside.
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:01 pm
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The swimming pool route looks original. The skunk stripe is usual on a maple neck.
I see the two sets of pickguard mounting holes. It looks like a real Japanese Strat.

Not a 1962 reissue.

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Post subject: Re: Potentially fake MIJ ST-62. Pics inside.
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:48 pm
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So which model would it be?


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Post subject: Re: Potentially fake MIJ ST-62. Pics inside.
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:02 am
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Looks legit. According to the serial number it's a 1993-1994 Guitar, made in the Fuji-gen plant. No information available on what particular model it is. If it's got a single ply pickguard it could be a 50s reissue.

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in the Year(s): 1993 - 1994


Fuji String Instrument Production Corporation

Fuji String Instrument Production Corporation was opened in may 1960, they initially started manufacturing violins and quickly switched to classical guitar production. In 1962 electric guitar construction was started. Fujigen has a reputation for excellent quality and craftsmanship so the guitars they produce are highly regarded. They produce guitars via OEM for famous brands such as Ibanez, Epiphone, Yamaha and Fender (the import Special Interest Group nature model), G&L and others.

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Post subject: Re: Potentially fake MIJ ST-62. Pics inside.
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:20 am
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Thanks guys. :)

I have no idea what the original guard was. It came with a rather daggy (not original) 1 ply black one. Body has 11 screw holes.


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Post subject: Re: Potentially fake MIJ ST-62. Pics inside.
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:14 am
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Most likely 3ply white. It could be a cheaper standard model with vintage style neck.

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Post subject: Re: Potentially fake MIJ ST-62. Pics inside.
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 12:03 pm
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There are two types of Fender Japan guitars: those meant for just the Japanese market and those meant for export to other countries.

I have seen some of these mixed-breeds, '60s body with '50s neck. It's funny that the maple neck has the ST-62 code.

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