I’m a new boy and this is my first post and request for help.
I have bought, from e-bay, a Fender 60’s reissue MIJ Strat ST62-TX.
It was described as a rare import only made for the Japanese market, with Alder Body and USA Texas Pickups. The serial number is T027250 This serial number is unrecognised on the Guitar Data Project but Guitarinsite dates it as 1994 or 1995 made by Fuji-gen Japan.
I’m familiar with original Strats having once owned a 61 original and have owned a USA Vintage 57 reissue bought new in 1988, but I no practical experience of Japanese built Strats or how to authenticate this guitar when I pick up and pay for it in a few days time.
A few pointers on how to check that its genuine would be appreciated.