I ordered a new American Standard Stratocaster in the first week of February and at that time the retailer told me it is usually about a two week wait for delivery. About a week ago I was in the store and since it was not delivered yet they told me that they could get an E T A from Fender. I was quite shocked to find out that it will not be here until mid April. I purchased a 52 reissue Tele Hot Rod about a year ago and it was here within two weeks.

Does this sound normal?

Any one else wait that long for delivery?

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Tim

Yes up to a month is not uncommon.

and send pics when you received it.

cheers

Waiting one month would be understandable but this will be two and a half months!

Oh well, I must learn to be patient.

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Tim

Just out of curiosity, which American Standard did you order? Was it one of the more common color/fretboard combinations or one of the less common colors? I could see having to wait longer for a Blizzard Pearl, Candy Cola, Charcoal Frost Metallic or Sienna Sunburst. A 3 Color Sunburst, Olympic White or Black... not so much.

Ah well, patience is a virtue. Good luck on getting your American Standard before April.

John

I've ordered an olympic white/rosewood. I'm in Kingston in Southeastern Ontario.

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Tim

the wait is going to killlllllllllllll you.

I keep hearing JM in my head singing, ♪♫♪♫...keep on waiting ... waiting for the Strat to come ...♪♫♪♫

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Just think of how awesome a guitar player you could have been by now if you had only spent the last 10 years practicing instead of obsessing over pickups and roasted maple necks.