I have a line on one and know from the seriel number it is a MIM item of the 90's, but how do I know what model? was there more than one model?

many thanks
Phil

Phil, there were a number of models during the 90s. I think the specs within models changed subtly too. The believe MIM Standard was pretty much the same throughout the 90s, but there was also classic reissues, deluxe models, some with HSS, others SSS - other folks here will I'm sure be able to give you the full skinny, but as a short answer, there were more than one!

Are you after a particular model?

This was an SSS model with Gold hardware.
I suspected the answer wouldn't be simple!
I am not after a particular model, just want a Strat to go along side my Tele and hopefully after Xmas a Les Paul if the stocking is big enough !!! That way I have three completely different sounding guitars covering most of the bases for now. Also of course want to judge if there were a wide range of prices and hence current value.

Thanks for the early response.

The Deluxe Player model has gold hardware and is SSS - there could be others that do though...

Does it have vintage noiseless pickups? Would be helpful if you had the serial number to (more or less) determine the year too

Well, most of the bases - apart from a 335 type guitar. And a big Gretsch. And a jazz box. And an SG.

And of course a Tele is great - but you need one with a humbucker at the neck too. And a second Les Paul with P90s. And another with mini-humbuckers. And something with magnetic pickups that can be blended with a piezo is important as well - a Parker Fly, say, or a Taylor T5. ...Or a Parker and a Taylor. And then a resonator - how can you even live without a National in your life?

And we're assuming you've already got a nice acoustic. But what about an electro, with a cutaway? And then you'll need a Spanish guitar for those moody nylon moments.

And talking of covering the bases; we haven't even started discussing basses yet. No guitarist should be without something with fat strings as well.

Oh my. I hope this Christmas stocking is a big one!

Good luck - C

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uhh.... Ceri.... I think a Round Neck Hound Dog Dobro resonator may have to be on the list too...

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you could probably do with a four string CBG... made from a donut tin. With EMGs. Coil tapped.



(p.s. I made this - CBGs are a cheap cure for GAS)

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Mater tua criceta fuit, et pater tuo redoluit bacarum sambucus

Deffo!

I mean, we want to welcome Rockybottom to the Forum and all that; but thinking he's going to cover his needs with just three guitars... dear oh dear!

Hello Rockybottom. Welcome to Guitar Hunger!

Cheers - C

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Mr. Ceri, i still love you sir. you are just being cruel. to all of us. really, did you have to mention the SG? no, you didn't but you did anyway. i say phooey on you sir. PHOOEY! i mean that.
i have my heart set on a charvel desolation skatecaster sk-1 st. thanks to you i'm craving the SG again. i can't afford one let alone both.
i used to see those pics of dudes with a million guitars and think they were crazy. they aren't crazy. they are rich.

+1 on that one! Welcome to the big-fat-Fender-Lounge Rockybottom! A bunch or real good people here and I'm sure you'll fit right in...
(I wonder if this could be considered some sort of cyber-hazing... )

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Hahaha - my work here is done!

Seriously though, I was never much into SGs 'cause I didn't care for the looks. Till a guy let me try out his US Gibson model - oh man! I LOVE how that guitar feels in the hands! Fantastic! Wow!

Never yet owned one, but...

Cheers man - C

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I would have thought that you would have Gibson SG with P-90s, like Pete. How could you not?

You haven't even scraped the surface of the array of bass guitars (and a stand up double bass,) that a guy needs to have if he wants to wear the username "Rockybottom"

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I'm not an expert, but I play one on the internet.

Welcome to the Forum Rockybottom!

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you can save the world with your guitar one love song at a time it's just better, more fun, easier with a fender solid body electric guitar or electric bass guitar.