I saw one of these today at GC. I hadn't seen one that wasn't an MIA. Are these somewhat rare in the MIM version?

Just curious.


Thanks,
Jim

Not at all.You could walk into a different dealership where you might get the impression that the exact opposite is true. A dealership will order specific model guitars based on his or her good judgement as to what will sell the best.

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Just got one a few weeks ago...I love it. Better yet, I only paid $450 for it...right before the price increase.

HD

Yes, there is definitely "some level" of rarity to your guitar. While I am sure it is far from being anything even close to the only one, MIM HSS's are not offered with Sienna Sunburst. So it will likley be built in much fewer numbers than standard colors. Although, there is always the possibility that the color has been added to the production scheme, and the web site has not yet reflected it.

Also, Fender may just be experimenting with new finishes for next year. If that happens, it will kinda kill your rarity factor that would have gotten you a few extra bucks if you sold it down the line.

Get a hardshell case for it, for sure. Also, can you pos a pic of it?

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Not sure if the Sienna burst is rare, but its a sweet alternative to the 3 tone sunburst. They look great. Pix?

Apparently I'm an idiot (or a fool)...my MIM HSS was labeled as "Sienna Sunburst" at GC but after looking at a few others online, I clearly have the common sunburst.

They did have a MIM SSS in sienna sunburst in the same location...but I wanted the kick of the humbucker. Oh well...

HD

I've just purchased my first strat 2 weeks ago from GC, and have the same question about the sienna sunburst ash body on a MIM HSS. Not sure about the sienna part.....photos i've found on line are hard to compare with.....will post a picture as soon as I can.....Awesome guitar.....
http://photobucket.com/mimstrat

Hey colt,

Yours looks just like mine and I just verified with Fender that it is indeed the Sienna Sunburst. I have asked them to verify whether the body is ash or alder. It sure seems to be ash, but I am waiting for them to verify.



Jim

+1. Sienna Sunburst isn't a color you see very often. Great finish on these.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/191/480898082_e0be7c73df.jpg?v=0

I just received another e-mail from Fender that the body is alder, not ash as I had hoped (oh well).



Jim

10/4 on verifing the sienna sunburst.....Still hoping the body is ash.... the dealer and the hang tag said ash; must have been an error. ...does'nt matter much....sounds and looks great.......thanks.

Here is more info from Fender on these:



Model Name: FSR Standard Stratocaster® HSS

Model Number: 013-0019-(547)

Series: Standard Series

Body: Alder

Neck: Maple, Modern “C” Shape,

(Satin Polyurethane Finish)

Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5” Radius (241 mm)

No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets

Scale Length: 25.5” (648mm)

Width @ Nut: 1-11/16” (43mm)

Hardware: Chrome

Machine Heads: Fender®/Ping® Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines

Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo

Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell

Pickups: 1 Humbucking Pickup (Bridge),

2 Single-Coil Strat® Pickups (Neck and Middle)

Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade, Special Switching:

Position 1. Full Bridge Humbucker (No Tone Control)

Position 2. Front Coil of Bridge Pickup and Middle Pickup (Lead Tone Control)

Position 3. Middle Pickup (Lead Tone Control)

Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickups (Lead and Rhythm Tone Controls)

Position 5. Neck Pickup (Rhythm Tone Control)

Controls: Master Volume,

Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),

Tone 2. (Middle Pickup and Middle/Bridge Combination)

Colors: (547) Sienna Sunburst,

(Polyester Finish)

Strings: Fender Super BulletsTM 3250L, (.009 to .042), Nickel Plated Steel, p/n 073-3250-003

Unique Features: White Dot Position Inlays,

White Plastic Parts,

Gold Special Edition Sticker

Source: Mexico

Accessories: None

U.S. MSRP: $699.99

Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

INTRODUCED: 8/2008

DISCONTINUED:

DISCONTINUED COLORS:

COMMENTS: Special run for GC in 2008

WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod Wrench #038467 (3/16” Hex)

Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench #050919 (.050” Hex 1.5mm)