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Post subject: 50th anniversary strat id
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 3:35 pm
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I have a strat that has the custom shop logo on the back of the head stock and on the neck plate it has 2 dates 1957 and 2007. also a picture of a guitar. there is a serial number (v168843) on the neck plate also. Am I safe to assume this was biult in 2007? and if this is an anniversary model, what is signifcant in 1957? Thankyou anyone for any info on this guitar.

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Post subject: Re: 50th anniversary strat id
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:28 pm
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According to what I found searching its an American Vintage 57 Stratocaster Reissue
I am not an expert however was just curious after I read your post..here is the words describing it on fenders website
One of the most popular instruments in history, the Fender® Stratocaster® guitar is the most imitated electric guitar ever. 1957 was a landmark year for the instrument - it had evolved from its early incarnations into an archetype - and it was the high point of the maple-neck era. Features include an alder body (ash on White Blonde model), ’57/’62 pickups, three-way switching (five-way switch kit included), beveled pickup magnets, ashtray bridge cover and single-ply pickguard.
http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?prodNo=010010
First time I tried posting a link I hope it worked..again a disclaimer Im NOT an expert

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Post subject: Re: 50th anniversary strat id
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:54 pm
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Thankyou for your reply/research I will have to figure out how to get a picture of this posted. mine has a maple neck w/ rosewood fretboard and gold colored hardware I had what I believe to be cs texas special pickups (one was bad and I changed them out for dimarzios) I will try to contact fender for more info and then post results.

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Post subject: Re: 50th anniversary strat id
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:55 pm
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Thankyou for your reply/research I will have to figure out how to get a picture of this posted. mine has a maple neck w/ rosewood fretboard and gold colored hardware I had what I believe to be cs texas special pickups (one was bad and I changed them out for dimarzios) I will try to contact fender for more info and then post results.

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Post subject: Re: 50th anniversary strat id
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:09 am
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HI Allan,
The serial number you gave traces back to an FSR 1957 LTD. ED. STRATOCASTER WBL
Fender Part number 017-1957-801. Assuming that this is the guitar, it was completed 12/15/2006 and shipped to a dealer in New York 2/27/2007.
Here are the specs---hope that helps.
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Model Name: FSR 1957 American Vintage Stratocaster®
Model Number: 017-1957-(801)
Series: American Vintage Series
Body: Comfort Contoured Alder Body
Neck: 1 Piece Tinted Maple Neck, “V” Shape
Fingerboard: Maple (7.25” Radius/184 mm)
No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style Nickel Silver
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.650” (42 mm)
Hardware: Gold
Machine Heads: Fender®/Gotoh® Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Bridge: Original Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo with “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover
Pickguard: 1-Ply, 8 Hole, White
Pickups: 3 New American Vintage Strat® Single Coils
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Middle Pickup
Position 3. Neck Pickup
(5-Way Switch Included in Kit)
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Colors: (801) White Blonde,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer)
Strings: Fender Super 250R’s (.010 to .046) Nickel Plated Steel pn# 073-0250-006
Unique Features: Gold Hardware,
Limited Edition Neck Plate,
Source: U.S.
Accessories: Tweed Case, Strap, Cable, 5-Position Switch Update Kit
U.S. MSRP: $2,285.70
INTRODUCED: 2007
DISCONTINUED:
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
COMMENTS:
WRENCH SIZES: .050” Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, pn# 0018531000

Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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