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STRATOCASTER: SPECS AND SERIES

The Ventures Stratocaster (1/1996-12/1996)

ST-165VR (1/1996-1999)

JAPAN (Export and Domestic)

SERIES
Limited Edition Series (Export)
Craft Premium (Domestic)
 
MODEL NUMBER
025-8100-(963): Export Market, 1996 Only
ST-165VR: Domestic Japanese Market, 1996-1999
 
BODY
Body Material: Lightweight Ash
Body Shape: Stratocaster

NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Oval Type
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Bound Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25” (184 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Frets Size: Vintage Style
Position Inlays: Pearloid Block Inlays
Truss Rod: Vintage Style
Skunk Stripe: None
Neck Heel Decal: Made/Crafted in Japan Decal
 
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small, Black Painted
Logo: Gold Embossed Spaghetti
Other Decals, front: Gold "STRATOCASTER", Gold "THE VENTURES"
Other Decals, back: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Sticker
 
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Gold Lace Sensor
Middle Pickup: Gold Lace Sensor
Neck Pickup: Gold Lace Sensor
Controls: Master Volume, Tone, MDX
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
 
HARDWARE
Bridge: S5D Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo with Die-Cast Block
Saddles: Vintage Style, "FENDER"/"FENDER" same direction
Tuning Machines: Vintage Style without Logo, Slotted
String Tree: Wing
Hardware: Gold
Pickguard: 3-Ply White Shell, 11 Holes (config. vintage); Few models featured the Ventures Logo
Control Knobs: Black Skirted Amp Control Knobs
Switch Tip: White
Tremolo Arm Tip: White
Pickup covers: White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, "F", Serial Number (numeric)
 
COLORS
(963) Midnight Black Transparent - called See-Through Black for Domestic models
 
MISCELLANEOUS
9V Battery Pocket on the back of the body, under the back plate
 
ACCESSORIES
Less Case (Export Model)
Black Hardshell Case (Domestic Model)
 
COMMENTS
Japanese Ventures Stratocaster Domestic Model (ST-165VR) had a Ventures Gold Logo on the body front, too

FENDER SAYS
In honor of the legendary Ventures and their profound influence on popular music, Fender has introduced the Limited Edition Ventures Stratocaster, Jazzmaster and Jazz Bass, as well as the Nokie Edwards Limited edition Telecaster. Enjoy!
A big-time fan of blues, rock 'n' roll and the guitar stylings of Chet Atkins, Hank Snow and Les Paul, Gerry McGee wanted a guitar that offered a cool, mellifluous tone as well as a nasty snarl."That's why I went for the three gold Lace Sensors on the Ventures Stratocaster," Gerry notes. "Thay have a real warm tone, yet you can really jazz up the sound or get a dirty bite by working the mid boost."
The Ventures Limited Edition Stratocaster comes in midnight black transparent and features square peraloid inlays - another oe of Gerry's personal touches.
ENG: About the Ventures Stratocaster
​ITA: Un po' di storia: The Ventures Stratocaster

Ventures stratocaster front
Ventures stratocaster Body front
Ventures stratocaster Headstock front
Ventures stratocaster Headstock Back
Ventures stratocaster Back
Ventures stratocaster Body Back
Ventures stratocaster Body
Ventures stratocaster Body
Export model, Courtesy of Chicago Music Exchange

Ventures stratocaster front
Ventures stratocaster Body
Ventures stratocaster Pickups
Ventures stratocaster Logo
Ventures stratocaster Logo
Ventures stratocaster Bridge
Ventures stratocaster Pickup
Ventures stratocaster Knobs
Ventures stratocaster Headstock front
Ventures stratocaster Headstock Back
Ventures stratocaster Detail
Ventures stratocaster Fretboard
Ventures stratocaster Back
Ventures stratocaster Body Back
Ventures stratocaster Body Back
Ventures stratocaster Detail
This export Ventures Strat has a very particular pickguard with the Ventures logo. Courtesy of Torsten Beekhuis

Ventures stratocaster front
Ventures stratocaster Body front
Ventures stratocaster Headstock front

Ventures stratocaster Headstock Back
Ventures stratocaster Neck Plate
Ventures stratocaster Back
Ventures stratocaster Body Back
Ventures stratocaster Body
Ventures stratocaster Knobs
Ventures stratocaster Detail
Ventures stratocaster Bridge
Ventures stratocaster Pickups
Ventures stratocaster Pickups
Ventures stratocaster Detail
Ventures stratocaster Detail
The Ventures Stratocaster, export (Reverb.com)

Ventures stratocaster front
Ventures stratocaster Body front
Ventures stratocaster Headstock
STR-165VR, domestic model. Note the Ventures logo on the body. Courtesy of Gakki Expert.

Ventures stratocaster front
Ventures stratocaster Body front
Ventures stratocaster Headstock
Ventures stratocaster Back
Ventures stratocaster Body Back
Ventures stratocaster Headstock Back
Export model (Yahoo).

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