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Post subject: My fender elite says “stratocaste”
Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 2:03 pm
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So, I have a 2016 strat elite bought from a Long & McQuade, has proper papers, serial number checks out and have no reason to doubt its authenticity BUT it’s missing the last r in Stratocaster on the headstock.
Thoughts anyone???


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Post subject: Re: My fender elite says “stratocaste”
Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 6:27 pm
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The models with raised metallic foil labels (instead of decals) are prone to having letters fall off.

Odd thing is they leave little or no trace behind. Looks like there was never a letter there.

Never heard of anyone getting it fixed. For the models that have decals above the finish (vintage style), warranty centers can replace those. Couldn't hurt to contact an Authorized Service Center and ask if they can replace the missing "r".

(Doesn't make it "rare" or "collectable" because it's not super uncommon. But doesn't hurt resale value too much either, because it's just something that sometimes happens with the foil logos.)


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Post subject: Re: My fender elite says “stratocaste”
Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 7:51 pm
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My dealings with several L&M stores in the Toronto area are very positive.

Did you buy it new in 2016, and the decal wore/fell off, of did you buy it used recently?

LM has a 30 day no questions ask return

I don't think I'd worry about a fake being sold out of LM,

I probably wouldn't worry about half a decal either.
Something I wouldn't bring back to the store to complain about

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