Advice on ST-562 Japan Strat or Squier MIJ Silver Series - seems legit?

[Pandroid]

Hi all!

Currently looking for a new guitar after my previous being stolen years back.

Been wondering if this ST562 seems legit to you? Haven't found anything suspicious to my eyes:

Fender ST-STD Standard Series Stratocaster MIJ | Reverb

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Anyone had experience with those Japan Strat models? How does it feel to play in overall etc

Optionally I'm also looking into 91/92ish Squier Silver Series Starts which I heard were made very nicely and sturdy:

Squier by Fender Silver Series Stratocaster 91/92 SSS Japan MIJ, Black (on Gold) Case (end 80ies) | Reverb

This Stratocaster Plays and sounds awesome! These where some of the highest end Squier's ever made, and a great example of the craftsmanship from Fender Japan Fujigen Plant.Guitar is well used, many scratches on Pickguard, Body and Neck and two larger chips (it seems to be paintes form Plant in B...

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I would really appriciate your advice on that! Thanks!
Jacob

 

[wooders]

Not a strat talent at all, but the guitars I have had from the fugigen factory, have been bloody good! I would take a punt on the build quality and reserve my anticipation to be prepared to change some easy parts and end up with a great strat.

 

[BOD2]

Just to point out - the first one is an ST-362 and not ST-562. The 562 was a "Contemporary" Strat with a different tremolo system made between 1984-1987.

 

[Stu78]

For the money both are asking I 'm sure you could pickup a new better spec'd model albeit Mexican. I love Japanese Strats but neither of these are doing it for me i'm afraid!

 

[orion252]

I have a Silver Series from 93-94. I really dig it! Mine is very comfy with a slightly thicker neck than my 2 USA Strats. I also have no complaints regarding build quality. It does seem to have a rounder fretboard, I think vintage? For me it is a nice addition to what I have currently and has been solid in the few years I have owned it. I cannot comment on the ST. I have only played one but it was beat up by prior owners to the point that I couldn't make a fair comparison. Good Luck and enjoy whatever you get.