1980's Bill Lawrence (by Morris Japan) Challenger '57 Reissue Stratocaster (Black)

1980's Bill Lawrence (by Morris Japan) Challenger '57 Reissue Stratocaster (Black)Bill Lawrence branded guitars were made by Moridaira Guitars (responsible for Morris guitars, among others) and were built around the impressive range of Bill Lawrence pickups. This one is inspired by the Fender '57 model Stratocaster with an alder body, maple neck (with a light V profile) and 21 fret maple fingerboard, it weighs 3. 5kg's. Loaded with a set of original Bill Lawrence alnico single coils with a really classic tone controlled by a 5 way

and beatboxers

this one appears to be all original and weighs 3

Solid ash body bolted to a maple neck with a 21 fret rosewood fingerboard (43mm nut width

Seems all original (except for a brand new bone nut) with a factory 5-way switch

Appears all original except for a new output jack and was given a basic setup and service prior to listing including a fret polish and fretboard oil

working perfectly and includes the original box

the frets are smooth and the neck is straight with a fully functional truss

and ability to handle the most demanding pedals with ease

frets are shiny and have life and neck plays well

Body Finish: Gloss

Bound beech top/back with an alder centre block

Made by the Fujigen factory in 1989 as part of their "Collection" series of primarily Gibson style builds