MIM Richie Sambora Strat production date

Rainblow · **Joined:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:37 am **Posts:** 5

I get a used Richie Sambora signature series MIM Strat,
but can't recognize production date from serial MSN50 0553.
Is it year 1995-1996 or not.
Could someone help me, please?

ZZDoc · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:32 am

[quote="Rainblow"]I get a used Richie Sambora signature series MIM Strat,
but can't recognize production date from serial MSN50 0553.
Is it year 1995-1996 or not.

More than likely '95. I expect the authorities to whale in on this one.

01GT eibach · **Posted:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:57 pm

I am not a big Sambora fan, but I love your guitar. VERY nice.

Cazz · **Joined:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:30 pm **Posts:** 161

Rainblow wrote:

I get a used Richie Sambora signature series MIM Strat,
but can't recognize production date from serial MSN50 0553.
Is it year 1995-1996 or not.
Could someone help me, please?

It's an honest request. A lot of owners probably have the same questions. Serial # says one thing, but build date is another. I would definitely contact FMIC via email with a spec sheet request. Mr. Krause was very helpful with an inquiry I had some time ago. One thing is certain, when Arctic White (380) starts aging with a rosewood fb it's one of the better color combo's. You might want to take a peek under the pickguard and neck pocket for dates and any other markings that might help with your request. If it is indeed a 95' it falls into the 2nd year of production of this series. Visually it looks pretty good. That's the color combo I was looking for, but settled for one of the other 3. Wanna trade?

JK, hopefully you're enjoying it's versatility and "tank like" build. Good luck in your request!

Rainblow · **Joined:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:37 am **Posts:** 5

Thanks, but I don't trade it now, I like this guitar, really!
Maybe I change original singles to SCN, who knows, but at mean time
I like this sound - a little bit noisy but with Strat color.
You know how to contact Mr. Krause?
I don't find any email contact address at fender.com...

Cazz · **Joined:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:30 pm **Posts:** 161

consumerrelations@fender.com

ZZDoc · **Posted:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:17 am

Rainblow wrote:

Thanks, but I don't trade it now, I like this guitar, really!
Maybe I change original singles to SCN, who knows, but at mean time
I like this sound - a little bit noisy but with Strat color.
You know how to contact Mr. Krause?
I don't find any email contact address at fender.com...

There should be a neck date on the end of the neck, and a body date either in the neck pocket or the body rout.

Rainblow · **Joined:** Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:37 am **Posts:** 5

Thanks for advice!
Today I received from Mr. Krause detailed info about this instrument:

Code:

Date: 5/15/1997
Model Name: Richie Sambora Standard Stratocaster(r)
Model Number: 113-2700-(Color#)
Series: Artist Series
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, Modern "C" Shape,
(Satin Polyurethane Finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5" Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.650" (42 mm), Locking Nut
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender/Ping Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
Bridge: Floyd Rose(r) II Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo
Pickguard: 3-Ply White
Pickups: 2 Special Design Single-Coil Strat Pickups (Neck & Mid),
1 Dimarzio(r)  Custom PAF Pro Humbucking Pickup (Bridge)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Colors: (302) Lake Placid Blue,
(306) Black,
(309) Candy Apple Red,
(380) Arctic White,
(Polyester Finish)
Strings: Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n
073-0250-003
Unique Features: Locking Nut,
Flat Oval Neck Shape
Source: Mexico
Accessories: Deluxe Gig Bag
U.S. MSRP: $799.99
Specs: Prices and Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice
INTRODUCED: 1/1994
DISCONTINUED: 1/2003
DISCONTINUED COLORS: (325) Crimson Red Metallic 1/1999
COMMENTS: Added Gig Bag 8/2000
WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod Wrench #038467 (3/16" Hex), Floyd Adjustment
Wrenches 3mm pn# 0051548000, 2.5mm pn# 0051549000 

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