Fender Japan Extrad Series

As shown in the table, prices varied depending on the choice of body wood. Other options, such as pickguard colors, were also available. It is likely that various other variations existed, including shop orders.

Subsequently, the EXTRAD, which appeared in the catalog every year from 1990 to 1994, disappeared from the lineup in 1995, coinciding with the release of the 1994 Custom Edition model ST54-150AS featured in that year’s catalog. Although its production run was brief—lasting only 8 to 9 years—its high specifications and quality, which rivaled those of U.S. models, demonstrated the prowess of Japanese craftsmanship to the world.

The very earliest models from around 1986–87 do not have an “EXTRAD” decal on the underside of the head.

Models from around 1988 to 1991 feature an “EXTRAD” decal on the back of the head.

Models from around 1992 onward feature a “Custom Edition” decal.

Next, remove the neck and examine the neck pocket. You will see stamps indicating the EXTRAD model type, such as STS-54, STS-57, STS-62, and TLS-52, as well as stamps like Ⓢ.

Additionally, early models show traces of a fine brush stroke from when the neck pocket was painted, while models from around 1989–90 and later have no paint on most of the pocket area.

“STS-57,” “A” stamps

“STS-62,” “A,” and Ⓢ stamps

“TLS-52,” “D,” and Ⓢ stamps

“STS-54,” Ⓝ stamp, custom order model number “KX-151,” color code “T” written in marker, and pocket markings—once these have been confirmed, check the neck end.

The neck end has the manufacturing date written in pencil.
Although “EXTRAD” was released in 1987, production began about a year earlier, and dates from 1986 can also be found.

A semi-custom model featuring a blonde finish with gold hardware. An “EXTRAD” decal shines on the back of the headstock, and the pocket section is marked “BLD (Blonde) and YWH (Yellow-White) intermediate”!! These are truly amazing, special specifications made possible only by a custom order.
*The pickups have been replaced with Texas Specials.

EXTRAD officially became a series in late 1989.This is an ash body Recruit model. While there is a buckle scratch on the back of the body, it boasts an outstanding sound! On the back of the headstock, you can see an “EXTRAD” decal; in the pocket, there is a “STS-54” stamp—proof of its EXTRAD status—as well as handwritten markings indicating the custom order model number “KX-151” and the color code “T.”

Manufactured in early 1987, complete with the original price tag!! With relatively few signs of use and no replacement parts, this is a true collector’s item. As it is one of the very first EXTRAD models, there is no decal on the back of the head. The pocket area clearly retains the pattern marks from the painting process.

A late-model EXTRAD from 1993–'94, featuring an alder body with mint green parts and optional specifications. This is a truly luxurious instrument, featuring a rosewood fingerboard!! The back of the headstock bears a "Custom Edition" decal, and the pocket area is stamped with Ⓢ and "K-625 ORDER"; there is no paint on this area.

A model that catches the eye with its Varitra maple neck!! It has been well-played, giving it a mature, vintage vibe. The clear vintage tone produced by the fully dried ash body is outstanding. This is a highly recommended model for players. It features an “EXTRAD” decal on the back of the headstock.The neck has an E serial number, and the pot date on the assembly is '87, but the body appears to be from the late '80s to the '90s based on the unpainted neck pocket. We suspect this is a unit that was shipped with an early E-serial neck combined with a later-model body from our inventory.

The neck date is September 8, 1987, and the included warranty card states it was manufactured in 1988. This is a rare early-spec model with no decal on the back of the headstock, featuring a “TLA-52” stamp in the neck pocket. A collector’s item with minimal signs of use!!