There's no Strat on the roster yet, which is a little surprising give this is Fender, after all, but tells us something of what it thinks will most appeal to players shopping at this price point.

Described as “a near 1:1 comparison” of the original models that inspired them, these box-fresh new electrics and bass ...

There are talking points; that Starcaster headstock on the angular Jazzmaster ... out at Fender Japan. It’s priced ¥192,500, which is about £1,029/$1,299, and that price includes a gig bag.