This 1989 Fender Japan HM Strat HSS in black is a hard-rock–oriented Stratocaster built for high-gain performance and stable tuning. Its HSS pickup layout pairs a DiMarzio bridge humbucker with two American Standard single-coil pickups, offering a wide tonal palette from thick, saturated lead tones to clearer, glassy cleans. The body and neck appointments follow the HM (heavy metal) Strat tradition—slim, bolt-on maple neck for fast playability and easy upper-fret access—while Gotoh sealed tuning machines provide reliable tuning stability for regular gigging and travel.
Hardware on this example is geared toward aggressive playing styles: a Kahler Spyder tremolo gives dive-and-pull capability with good return accuracy, and the DiMarzio bridge humbucker supplies the higher output and midrange presence typical of late-’80s hard-rock guitars.
Features:
- Pickup configuration: DiMarzio bridge humbucker + two American Standard single-coils
- Tremolo: Kahler Spyder locking-style tremolo system
- Tuners: Gotoh sealed machine heads
- Neck: Bolt-on maple neck 24 frets
- Finish: Black
Notes:
This 1989 Fender Japan HM Strat HSS Electric Guitar is in Very Good condition, part of a climate-controlled family collection, with light visible wear (pictured) consistent with 36 year age and appropriate use. Includes original molded hard case.
All instruments from Music Makers are professionally evaluated and set-up in our historic Galesburg, IL. storefront prior to shipping.
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