Fender CST-50R

Description

Mid 80s MIJ Fender CST-50R Strat, $1649!

A vintage-style Stratocaster model made for the Japanese domestic market, the Fender CST‑50R delivers classic 1950s Strat tones with excellent craftsmanship and period-accurate appointments.

Type
Electric Guitar

Model
CST‑50R

Manufacturer
Fender (Japan)

Country of Manufacture
Japan

Year of Introduction
1980s

Controls
1 × Master Volume, 2 × Tone, 5‑way pickup selector switch

Input
1 × ¼″ mono instrument jack

Notable Features

• Pickups: 3 × vintage-style single-coil pickups

• Body: Alder

• Back and Sides: Alder

• Neck: Maple with rosewood fretboard (for “R” designation)

• Scale Length: 25.5″

• Bridge: Vintage-style synchronized tremolo

• Hardware: Chrome tuners, vintage-style strap buttons

• Use Case: Ideal for players seeking authentic ’50s Stratocaster tone and feel with Japanese build quality and vintage styling