hello everybody
i just got a new strat
well new to me anyway
i was wondering how to find out what year it was made?
the model number is: h028242
made in japan
can anyone help me
oh beginner here dont know how to play
willing to learn
any ideas?

Hello and welcome to the forum. Using http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx, the following info came up when typing in your model number:

Guitar Info
Your guitar was made at the
Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan), Japan
in the Year(s): 1988 - 1989.

Have fun with your guitar!

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"There is more to life than increasing its speed." Mahatma Gandhi

Owner of:
-2008 American Standard Strat in Candy Cola Red
-Vibro-Champ XD
-Fender CD-60 Acoustic (Sunburst)

Heres a decent link for begginer players who can play a bit. Very good free instruction.
http://betweenthelicks.com/

Now i could suggest touring youtube and its many good lessons. But i fear you may get disheartend, I do and i've been playing 24 years. All i can suggest is that you find a local fella who will show you the ropes if you dont want to pay a guitar instructor. Web tuition is great but nothing beats face to face.

All the best with the Strat mate.

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No no and no

www.justinguitar.com is also great for beginners. I just started playing guitar last week

_________________
"There is more to life than increasing its speed." Mahatma Gandhi

Owner of:
-2008 American Standard Strat in Candy Cola Red
-Vibro-Champ XD
-Fender CD-60 Acoustic (Sunburst)

Good luck!

hey thanks guys!
as soon as i figure out how to put pics on here i will!
i need to replace to tremelo bar for my floyd rose and the locking nut!
any ideas?

Post a picture of your guitar if you can!

Welcome aboard.

Welcome to Fourm and the World of Music. Willing to learn, Let that Guitar become an extension of your arm. When ever you have free time play as often as you can. Good luck and dont give up.Play,play,play.Untel next time take care.