2008 Fender Japan Limited Edition - ST-57 - Old Lake Placid Blue - Upgraded Seymour Duncan PU's & Orange Drop Tone Cap - Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets/Action/Intonation!

$1,150.00 $1,257.00

2008 Fender Japan Limited Edition - ST-57

Old Lake Placid Blue

Upgraded Seymour Duncan PU's & Orange Drop Tone Cap

Serial: S086926

Luthier Measurements: 

Nut Width: 1.67

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .86

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .95

Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz's

Comes in a Deluxe Fender Gig Bag w Trem Bar


$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings,  Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!


🔥 Still Waters Run Deep: 2008 Fender Japan ST-57 in Old Lake Placid Blue! 🔥

This limited-edition beauty is ready to make serious waves — a 2008 Fender Japan ST-57 dressed in the gorgeous Old Lake Placid Blue finish. That rich, deep metallic blue sparkles like sunlight dancing on a pristine mountain lake, delivering timeless ’57 Strat elegance with a cool, sophisticated edge.

Excellent Condition & Classic Style

With only minimum wear for its age, this ST-57 is exceptionally clean and well-preserved. Light, honest marks of play give it just the right touch of character while keeping that desirable, fresh appearance that players and collectors chase.

Upgraded Tone That Runs Deep

This guitar goes way beyond stock thanks to smart, ultra tasty musical upgrades:

•  Seymour Duncan SSL-6 Pickups (neck, middle, and bridge) — Custom staggered single-coils that deliver glassy bell-like cleans, sweet dynamic mids, sparkling highs, and articulate bite with outstanding touch sensitivity. They offer more output and clarity than vintage-style pickups while retaining all the authentic Strat quack, chime, and singing lead tones.

•  Orange Drop Tone Capacitor — Provides a smoother, richer, more musical taper with enhanced harmonics and that coveted vintage warmth when rolling back the tone knob.

Together they create lively dynamics, excellent note definition, and sustain that feels truly alive — perfect for everything from pristine cleans to cutting leads and classic rock crunch.

Playability That Feels Like a Dream

Professionally set up and meticulously dialed in by expert techs for optimal tone and playability. You’ll enjoy buttery low action, perfect intonation, buzz-free performance, and effortless playability that makes long sessions and gigs feel natural and inspiring.

Key Specs:

•  Alder body with classic ’57 Strat contours

•  Maple neck with comfortable vintage profile

•  Maple fingerboard, 7.25” radius, 21 frets

•  Vintage-style synchronized tremolo for expressive dives

•  Full 25.5” scale with resonant snap and lively response

Built during the peak era of Fender Japan quality, this Limited Edition ST-57 perfectly blends vintage soul with upgraded punch and modern reliability.

If you’re searching for a classic Strat that looks like a million bucks, sounds better than stock, and plays like it was made for your hands, this Old Lake Placid Blue beauty is the one.

Don’t let this one drift away. Message me today to claim this 2008 Fender Japan ST-57 Limited Edition before it finds its next owner! 🎸💙✨​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​



🔥This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made Ernie Ball strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. Wr make sure all frets are leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥


About The Guitar Dude 

Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).  

Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content. 


Consignment Services

Like what you see? Let us go to work for you. We offer the best and most fair priced consignment service on the planet! Look for me online. @TheGuitarDude


Our Guarantee  

We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.  


Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)

- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues. 

- Intonation is spot-on.  

- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.  

- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.  


Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy 

We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:  

- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.  

- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.  

- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.  


We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.  


Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.  


We are a small family owned and run business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time, money and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.  


Payment, Shipping & International Duties  

- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.  

- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.  

- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.  


International Shipping Note 

International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.  


Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.

2008 Fender Japan Limited Edition - ST-57

Old Lake Placid Blue

Upgraded Seymour Duncan PU's & Orange Drop Tone Cap

Serial: S086926

Luthier Measurements: 

Nut Width: 1.67

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .86

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .95

Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz's

Comes in a Deluxe Fender Gig Bag w Trem Bar


$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings,  Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!


🔥 Still Waters Run Deep: 2008 Fender Japan ST-57 in Old Lake Placid Blue! 🔥

This limited-edition beauty is ready to make serious waves — a 2008 Fender Japan ST-57 dressed in the gorgeous Old Lake Placid Blue finish. That rich, deep metallic blue sparkles like sunlight dancing on a pristine mountain lake, delivering timeless ’57 Strat elegance with a cool, sophisticated edge.

Excellent Condition & Classic Style

With only minimum wear for its age, this ST-57 is exceptionally clean and well-preserved. Light, honest marks of play give it just the right touch of character while keeping that desirable, fresh appearance that players and collectors chase.

Upgraded Tone That Runs Deep

This guitar goes way beyond stock thanks to smart, ultra tasty musical upgrades:

•  Seymour Duncan SSL-6 Pickups (neck, middle, and bridge) — Custom staggered single-coils that deliver glassy bell-like cleans, sweet dynamic mids, sparkling highs, and articulate bite with outstanding touch sensitivity. They offer more output and clarity than vintage-style pickups while retaining all the authentic Strat quack, chime, and singing lead tones.

•  Orange Drop Tone Capacitor — Provides a smoother, richer, more musical taper with enhanced harmonics and that coveted vintage warmth when rolling back the tone knob.

Together they create lively dynamics, excellent note definition, and sustain that feels truly alive — perfect for everything from pristine cleans to cutting leads and classic rock crunch.

Playability That Feels Like a Dream

Professionally set up and meticulously dialed in by expert techs for optimal tone and playability. You’ll enjoy buttery low action, perfect intonation, buzz-free performance, and effortless playability that makes long sessions and gigs feel natural and inspiring.

Key Specs:

•  Alder body with classic ’57 Strat contours

•  Maple neck with comfortable vintage profile

•  Maple fingerboard, 7.25” radius, 21 frets

•  Vintage-style synchronized tremolo for expressive dives

•  Full 25.5” scale with resonant snap and lively response

Built during the peak era of Fender Japan quality, this Limited Edition ST-57 perfectly blends vintage soul with upgraded punch and modern reliability.

If you’re searching for a classic Strat that looks like a million bucks, sounds better than stock, and plays like it was made for your hands, this Old Lake Placid Blue beauty is the one.

Don’t let this one drift away. Message me today to claim this 2008 Fender Japan ST-57 Limited Edition before it finds its next owner! 🎸💙✨​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​



🔥This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made Ernie Ball strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. Wr make sure all frets are leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥


About The Guitar Dude 

Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).  

Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content. 


Consignment Services

Like what you see? Let us go to work for you. We offer the best and most fair priced consignment service on the planet! Look for me online. @TheGuitarDude


Our Guarantee  

We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.  


Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)

- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues. 

- Intonation is spot-on.  

- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.  

- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.  


Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy 

We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:  

- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.  

- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.  

- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.  


We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.  


Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.  


We are a small family owned and run business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time, money and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.  


Payment, Shipping & International Duties  

- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.  

- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.  

- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.  


International Shipping Note 

International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.  


Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.