MODEL NUMBER
5602900366: Regular Model
5602800866: Limited Edition Model
BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester (Regular Model); Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Limited Edition Model)
Body Shape: Stratocaster with Deep Nack Pocket and Wide Tremolo Block Cavity
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish (Regular Model): Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
Neck Finish (Limited Edition Model): Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Back, Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Front
Neck Shape: “C”
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood (Regular Model); Selected Rosewood (Limited Edition Model)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dot, Wide Spacing
Side Dots: White Dot
Truss Rod: Vintage
Skunk Stripe: None
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small, Matching Painted
Logo: Spaghetti
Other Markings, front: “STRATOCASTER”, “WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO”, “ORIGINAL Contour Body”
Other Markings, back: “MADE IN JAPAN” Serial Number
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Char Original Single Coil Stratocaster, Staggered Poles
Middle Pickup: Char Original Single Coil Stratocaster, Staggered Poles
Neck Pickup: Char Original Single Coil Stratocaster, Staggered Poles
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck), Tone 2. (Mid)
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
Saddles: Vintage-Style, “FENDER”/“PAT.PEND.”
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Logo
String Tree: Wing
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment, 8-Hole
Back Plate: None
Control Knobs: Aged White
Switch Tip: Aged White
Tremolo Arm Tip: Aged White
Pickup covers: Aged White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt; Plain (Regular Model), Numbered “xxx” (Limited Edition Model)
COLORS
(366) Char Burgundy
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: .009-.042
ACCESSORIES
Deluxe Gig Bag (Regular Model); Vintage-Style Brown (Limited Edition Model)
FENDER SAID
Guitarist Char has had a huge impact on Japanese rock history and continues to be at the forefront of the scene to this day.
The Char Stratocaster Burgundy is a signature model faithfully reproducing Char's iconic 1959 Stratocaster, a hallmark of his career, based on his original instrument and crafted in Japan. The standout matching headstock features a unique Char Burgundy finish, replicating the mellowed Burgundy Mist Metallic hue achieved through natural aging.
The pickups, the key to the sound, are the Char Original Single Coil Stratocaster, developed to reproduce the warm, fat tone of the Char. The neck, which determines playability, is uniquely designed with a thinner profile at the lower frets and a thicker grip at the higher frets, mirroring Char's original instrument.
Additionally, the neck pocket has been designed deeper than usual to replicate the loose tension of Char's original guitar. This design allows for a high string action with a light touch, enabling richer overtones, similar to Char's playing style. To accommodate Char's dynamic whammy bar technique, the tremolo block cavity has been widened, increasing its range of motion.
This limited-edition model comes with a numbered neck plate and is finished with nitrocellulose lacquer for a premium feel. The carefully selected tonewoods include maple and rosewood for the neck and alder for the body, all chosen to match Char’s original guitar. The package includes a hardshell case and a signed certificate of authenticity, making it a true collector's item.
5602900366: Regular Model
5602800866: Limited Edition Model
BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester (Regular Model); Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Limited Edition Model)
Body Shape: Stratocaster with Deep Nack Pocket and Wide Tremolo Block Cavity
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish (Regular Model): Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
Neck Finish (Limited Edition Model): Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Back, Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Front
Neck Shape: “C”
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood (Regular Model); Selected Rosewood (Limited Edition Model)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dot, Wide Spacing
Side Dots: White Dot
Truss Rod: Vintage
Skunk Stripe: None
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small, Matching Painted
Logo: Spaghetti
Other Markings, front: “STRATOCASTER”, “WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO”, “ORIGINAL Contour Body”
Other Markings, back: “MADE IN JAPAN” Serial Number
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Char Original Single Coil Stratocaster, Staggered Poles
Middle Pickup: Char Original Single Coil Stratocaster, Staggered Poles
Neck Pickup: Char Original Single Coil Stratocaster, Staggered Poles
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck), Tone 2. (Mid)
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
Saddles: Vintage-Style, “FENDER”/“PAT.PEND.”
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Logo
String Tree: Wing
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment, 8-Hole
Back Plate: None
Control Knobs: Aged White
Switch Tip: Aged White
Tremolo Arm Tip: Aged White
Pickup covers: Aged White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt; Plain (Regular Model), Numbered “xxx” (Limited Edition Model)
COLORS
(366) Char Burgundy
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: .009-.042
ACCESSORIES
Deluxe Gig Bag (Regular Model); Vintage-Style Brown (Limited Edition Model)
FENDER SAID
Guitarist Char has had a huge impact on Japanese rock history and continues to be at the forefront of the scene to this day.
The Char Stratocaster Burgundy is a signature model faithfully reproducing Char's iconic 1959 Stratocaster, a hallmark of his career, based on his original instrument and crafted in Japan. The standout matching headstock features a unique Char Burgundy finish, replicating the mellowed Burgundy Mist Metallic hue achieved through natural aging.
The pickups, the key to the sound, are the Char Original Single Coil Stratocaster, developed to reproduce the warm, fat tone of the Char. The neck, which determines playability, is uniquely designed with a thinner profile at the lower frets and a thicker grip at the higher frets, mirroring Char's original instrument.
Additionally, the neck pocket has been designed deeper than usual to replicate the loose tension of Char's original guitar. This design allows for a high string action with a light touch, enabling richer overtones, similar to Char's playing style. To accommodate Char's dynamic whammy bar technique, the tremolo block cavity has been widened, increasing its range of motion.
This limited-edition model comes with a numbered neck plate and is finished with nitrocellulose lacquer for a premium feel. The carefully selected tonewoods include maple and rosewood for the neck and alder for the body, all chosen to match Char’s original guitar. The package includes a hardshell case and a signed certificate of authenticity, making it a true collector's item.
Regular Model, Courtesy of Japan Music Store
Limited Edition model, Courtesy Miki Gakki
