Anybody out there have one of these? I have a 2006 model that was modified with the enclosed 5-way switch.

http://www.artbreak.com/work/show/307083-fender-strat-bridge-jet

http://www.artbreak.com/work/show/307063-neck-pocket-and-body-jet

http://www.artbreak.com/work/show/307061-fender-jet

I recently bought a 2004- '62 AVRI Strat in Surf Green. I was amazed that all the case candy was with it (except the strap).

that color is pure sex. however, i don't think it's discontinued. i just picked up a classic series 50's MIM in surf green. looks great!

I think jet is talking about the '62 reissues.

There are still other models that Fender makes in Surf Green besides the 62 AVRI, which is now discontinued. Mine has a Rosewood fretboard. The Jeff Beck model which is very similar comes in Surf Green, but the green may be darker and the AVRI 57 comes in Surf Green, but only with an all Maple Neck. There was a custom shop version too, which I recently saw in a Guitar Center in Paramus NJ ( Check it out in the used gear @ Guitarcenter.com), which was so similar to mine and just in case someone wants a real beauty, is probably better. The Mexican model which was already brought up comes in surf green too, but I believe there are slight color differences between some of these models. The 62 reissue has no visible serial number except on the neck plate. You need to remove the neck to see for sure when it was made and many are afraid to do this. With the serial number on the neck plate you can write to Fender and they will tell you what body color is associated with that particular serial number. If you remove the neck look for color transfer from the body to the neck pocket, as this is a sure sign that the neck and body match. I was wondering if there were many people out there with the 62 in Surf green. Here is some info on it...

1962 Fender American Vintage Stratocaster
1962 was another watershed year for the Stratocaster guitar. Five years of experimentation after the famous ’57 model culminated in another benchmark year for the Stratocaster. Now, the American Vintage ’62 Stratocaster recalls the vibe of its Kennedy-era progenitor, and features a capped rosewood fingerboard, three-ply aged white pickguard and unique ’57/’62 pickups.
• Model Name: American Vintage ‘62 Stratocaster®
• Model Number: 010-0100-(Color #)
• Series: American Vintage Series
• Colors: (800)* 3-Color Sunburst, *add $70.00,
(805) Olympic White,
(806) Black,
(808) Ocean Turquoise,
(857) Surf Green,
(883) Ice Blue Metallic,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
• Body: Comfort Contoured Alder Body
• Neck: Maple, “C” Shape,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 7.25” Radius (184 mm)
• No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets
• Pickups: 3 American Vintage ‘62 Strat® Single-Coil Pickups with Aged White Covers
• Controls: Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Middle Pickup
Position 3. Neck Pickup
(5-Way Switch Included in Kit)
• Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
• Machine Heads: Fender®/Gotoh® Vintage Style Tuning Machines
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
• Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
• Width at Nut: 1.650” (42 mm)
• Unique Features: Aged Knobs and Switch Tip,
Synthetic Bone Nut
• Strings: Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel
• Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046),
P/N 073-0250-006
• Accessories: Deluxe Brown Hardshell Case, Strap, Cable, 5-Position Switch Update Kit, “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover
• Case: Deluxe Brown Hardshell Case
• Introduced: 1/1998

I posted some nice shots for you to see of the neck and neck pocket of my 62 AVRI at...
http://www.artbreak.com/jet

You can pick up the strap on Ebay, I just did!

I got a 2009 62 reissue in surf green for christmas this year. Great sounding guitar and great color

@RicOkc



If you really want the strap so you can say you have all the case candy then go for it but honestly its probably the one of the cheapest and uncomfortable strap i have. I would go to El Dorado guitar straps, I have the plain old guitar strap and one it there is a thick piece of sheep skin.

(Sorry i forgot to quote you)

You got one of the last ones, thats pretty cool! As for the Vintage leather strap; I am not going to use it, just keep it with the Megiar's Wipe kit, case candy, cord and case which is all in a box in the basement. The guitar hangs on the wall.