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Post subject: ID Strat
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:15 am
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Looking to ID year of production and location of manufacture. SN: 717461... I think it’s 1976 F series


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Post subject: Re: ID Strat
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:19 pm
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Sounds right for a '76.
During 1976 they transitioned to the "76xxxxx" and then "S6xxxxx"
I believe that all of the 6-digit serial numbers were on the neck plate, and the "76xxxxx" moved to the decal on the headstock.
In '76, plastics could have been all white, all black, or black with white knobs and pup covers.

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Post subject: Re: ID Strat
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:51 pm
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It isn't the first time I write this: a serial number alone will not guarantee anything.


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Post subject: Re: ID Strat
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:35 am
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Fullerton California made all US Fenders of that era. No "authorized" MIJ or MIM guitars. The butt end of the neck should be date stamped, to confirm date of manufacture. The body may or may not have a date stamp. Potentiometer dates may help a little, confirming a date involves the whole guitar. Pictures are a must!


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