NGD Fender Jap Strat awesomeness

[bucketbrian45]

I've been looking for a Strat for a while and saw this one and snatched it up. It has a Kalher Floyd and locking nut. I like this sytem and it holds in tune perfectly. The seller said the Kahler was added by someone and that it isn't factory. Also has a Bill Lawrence that I will probably replace. Its a great guitar and a good price. I've always wanted a Strat with a Floyd that played well so my GAS is temporarily at bay. I would appreciate help with finding out what year it is exactly.

[DonP]

That's a Kahler Steeler - probably the best Floyd out there. Nice.

[straycat]

The steeler is a great trem it should serve you well.
The serial number is under the Fender logo but I can't tell if it was removed or just faded.
Mid to late 80's I would say.
I would get a pick guard cut for a floyd it will look much better.

[bucketbrian45]

I'm gonna look into that pick guard, the serial number is H004780 which from what I read puts it in the 1988-1989 but I just wanted to see if it was an 88 because it would be my birth year lol.