I am looking at a Strat with the serial number MZO099235, can anyone help me out with info on this.
Thanks,
Lile

From Guitar Dater Project:

Guitar Info
Your guitar was made at the
Ensenada Plant (Fender), Mexico
in the Year(s): 2000 - 2001

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

Is there anything I should know or look for in this guitar. I'm new to buying strats.. or any guitar as far as that goes.
Thanks,
Lile

Basically the same for other guitars. Look from the bridge to the headstock and make sure that it does not twist to the left or right. Make sure that there is little to no buzzing up and down the fretboard as you are playing. Make sure the nobs and switches work, for both hwy1 and AS, the middle pickup is not connected to either tone nob. I usually play through a similar amp to what I own to ensure I get the tones I want. Gently shake the guitar to ensure there is no rattling.

Play several in each model(s) you are wanting. I agree with an earlier post, the Hwy 1 is better suited for high gain-music like Metal.

I hope this helps out, let your ears and fingers guide you. Good luck and keep us posted on what you get.

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

Welcome to the Forum Uponashelf,I also have a '00 MIM Strat-mine's a lefty strung right handed for the Hendrix vibe and sound-and I wouldn't change a thing about it.Don't fall for the old"Throw out the Pups and put in EMGs,Duncan's.) etc. line,the stock pups are quite adequate.

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'65 Strat,65 Mustang,65 Jaguar,4 more Strats,3 vintage Vox guitars,5 Vox amps,'69 Bassman with a '68 2-15 Bassman cab,36 guitars total-15asst'd amps total,2 vintage '60s Hammond organs & a myriad of effects-with a few rare vintage ones.