ENG: The origin of Fender Japan and Superstrats: HM and Contemporary Stratocasters
ITA: La nascita del Made in Japan Fender e la nascita della Superstrat: le HM e le Contemporary

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HM Strat, 25-4400, with International Series Logo on the headstock, Courtesy of Reverb

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HM Strat 25-8102.  "Fender USA" neckplate, but these guitars are MIJ, not MIA. Courtesy of Reverb

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Early '90s HM Strat 125-1100 Blue Stone. Digital logo and single bar string guide, Floyd Rose Orginal used for the first time on this series and "Made in Japan" decal. (reverb.com)

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HM Strat made in Japan, 125-1200, Streamlined Logo on the headstock and Floyd Rose Pro ridge. Knobs not original. Courtesy of Reverb.

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