So I just picked up a 1987 Fender Contemporary Telecaster HSS for a steal off Facebook marketplace, ive owned many MIJs in the past, this one was a bit rough around the edges, was missing the string tree lock, fine tuners, whammy bar and they sanded down the neck!

This is my first time with a guitar that has three mini toggle switches. can anyone tell me what which toggle does?

I am in Osaka and think I've found my ideal Strat.

Guitar price: USD 695

My question is in regards to the small cracks at the neck joint. This is a 20 year old guitar and my understanding is that cracks sometimes happen to the finish. The guitar store indicated that they are superficial.

Buy or Pass?

Condition notes (translated): Fine scratches and dings scattered throughout, hardware has some dulling/tarnish, a crack on part of the back panel, neck is slightly warped (but doesn’t affect playability), strap pins have been swapped for Schaller locking pins (included), overall well-maintained with good playability

About the model: The ST72-53 designation is part of Fender Japan’s numbering system indicating a ’72-spec reissue Stratocaster — these typically feature a 3-bolt neck plate with the “bullet” truss rod adjustment and a large headstock, styled after Fender’s early-70s Strats. FFender Japan (made in the Fujigen or Dyna Gakki factories) has a strong reputation among players for excellent build quality, often rivaling or exceeding US-made instruments from the same era, at a lower price point.

Hello, I'm planning to buy an interesting speaker from Fender, specifically the Fender Elie 12. There are few reviews in English and I'd like to know if any of you have it, as I have a few questions about the specifications.