For Sale: 1993 Fender Japan ST72-140YM Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster – Vintage White | MIJ | OHSC

Up for sale is a 1993 Fender Japan ST72-140YM Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster in Vintage White (YWH), complete with its original Fender hard-shell case, which is in excellent condition.

This high-end, Japan domestic market model was built at the famed Fujigen factory and represents one of the earlier and more desirable MIJ Malmsteen signatures. Featuring a scalloped maple fretboard, brass nut, and DiMarzio HS-3 pickups, this guitar delivers the speed, precision, and articulation that define the Yngwie style.

Condition – Excellent (9.5/10)

• Light surface scratches from normal handling

• A few small dings on the back

• No cracks, repairs, or structural issues

• Neck is straight and stable

• Original frets are in excellent condition with no noticeable wear

• Recently inspected and professionally set up — plays cleanly with low action and no buzzing

Please review the detailed photos for a full look at the condition.

Specifications

• Model: ST72-140YM (Yngwie Malmsteen Signature)

• Year: 1993

• Serial Number: N067541

• Finish: Vintage White (YWH)

• Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz

• Body: Basswood

• Neck: Maple, Oval “C” profile

• Fingerboard: Scalloped Maple with black dot inlays

• Radius: 10"

• Frets: 21 Super Jumbo

• Nut: Brass (1.65")

• Pickups:

  • DiMarzio HS-3 (Neck & Bridge)

  • Fender Japan ST-Vintage (Middle)

• Controls: Master Volume, Two Tone, 5-way selector

• Bridge: Vintage-style synchronized tremolo

• Tuners: Schaller “F” style

• Headstock: Large 1970s-style with Yngwie signature

• Case: Original Fender hard-shell case (excellent condition)

Tone & Feel

The scalloped fretboard allows for effortless control and fast, expressive playing, while the HS-3 pickups deliver smooth, articulate high-gain tones with reduced noise. This is a true performance instrument built for speed, clarity, and precision, yet versatile enough for a wide range of styles.

Transparency

As with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the actual instrument. At the end of the photo set, you’ll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to clearly highlight any scratches, dings, or wear.

We believe in not only describing the condition, but showing it in detail so there are no surprises. Many customers tell us their guitars arrive in better condition than expected.

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