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Post subject: Verifying authenticity of a shell pink '56 AVRI?
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 3:18 pm
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Hi guys,

am buying my first strat - as in title. The serial number on the plate at the back links to a fender bass: V1313986. Is the guitar a fake? How can I check this?

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Post subject: Re: Verifying authenticity of a shell pink '56 AVRI?
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 1:12 am
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Well, if the serial number doesn't match, my first assumption would be to not trust anything else, either. At the least, the instrument needs a proper background check.

If you want any reliable/relevant help from the forum, post pics. As many and as high-res as possible; full shots, details (headstock both sides, trem all sides, neck pocket/heel, electronics etc.).
And: who's the seller, where is it sold, what's the background story of that guitar..?


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Post subject: Re: Verifying authenticity of a shell pink '56 AVRI?
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:20 am
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The registration database does not seem to be valid for the "V" series reissues.
I would contact Fender Customer Support to confirm that the serial number matches the description.

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Post subject: Re: Verifying authenticity of a shell pink '56 AVRI?
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:10 am
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Hi guys, thanks for the response. I had misread the serial number. It is V1313936, not -86. Matches the right entry now. Thanks anyway!


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Post subject: Re: Verifying authenticity of a shell pink '56 AVRI?
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 4:08 pm
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I'd love to see pics of your Strat, please!

I'm likely having a strip / nitro refinish in 2019 and fancy shell pink myself. Will definitely be a vintage colour, whatever...

Cheers - Peter.


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Post subject: Re: Verifying authenticity of a shell pink '56 AVRI?
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:59 am
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Besides, there is no such thing as a "56 AVRI" anyway.

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