FENDER ST-XII 12-String Stratocaster MIJ Mint

Fender’s modern era saw the arrival of a 12-string Stratocaster which was introduced in 1988 and made in Japan (MIJ). It delivered most customary Stratocaster features and design elements, with the addition of a special 12-saddle bridge and a large headstock with a brand-new shape to accommodate six tuners on each side. Surprisingly durable for such a specialized instrument, the 22-fret Strat XII remained in the lineup for nearly a decade, being discontinued in 1997, only to be resurrected a few years later as the 21-fret Classic Series Stratocaster XII 12-String (2003-04), which then moved to the Special Edition Series until being discontinued in 2010.

The serial number of this instrument dates it to circa 1986-87 .... a hard case is provided.