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Post subject: Strange Strat
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 1:18 pm
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I recently bought a used Mexican strat that has me puzzled. The body is a 2004 and the serial number on the neck is also 2004....but it has vintage frets. Did Fender ever put these small frets on a Strat or do you think the previous owner have new frets installed.


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Post subject: Re: Strange Strat
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 2:08 pm
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All of the MIM Classic Series Strats ('50s, '60s, '70s) feature vintage fretwire and a 7.25" radius fretboard.

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Post subject: Re: Strange Strat
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 3:08 pm
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The Mexican Standard Strats prior to 2006 all had vintage frets , 9.5 radius necks and smaller bridge blocks. In 2006 Fender upgraded them and used medium jumbo frets and a larger bridge block. I love them, something about the necks and feel.

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Post subject: Re: Strange Strat
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 5:17 pm
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Thanks so much for the info.


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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 2:08 am
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Scroll down to Consumer Service,
Catalogs and Price list.

You'll see the 2006 catalog with specs


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