Hello all!!
I recently got a new Fender Stratocaster but I can't find much about it on the internet
I was wondering if someone could help me out a little...I don't have a pic on the internet but theres one other on the internet I'll try to link.
http://www.mygear.com/items/view/32222/ ... S+AWESOME+

If that doesnt work, I have some points on what I know and what it looks like.
*2002 Made in Mexico
*Black Body with what looks like Factory made Flame Paint
*Possibly only 250-500 made
Again, any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

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How's it going? I did some research on a google search. And all I saw that guiatr being called is Stratocaster Special Edition which is clearly not a model name but a description. I did see a couple different places that claimed that 1000 were made. I do remember seeing something similar to that a few years back, and I'm thinking that it may have been a guitar built exclusively for one instrument retailer or another. Like GC, or SamAsh or something like that.
You could probably get some good info if you contact Fender customer service, they seem to be able and willing to give out detailed info if you provide them with the serial number. Good Luck! hth

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Both were ads I ran across by people trying to sell their guitars ( I went through about 15 pages of google links looking) and that's what they both claimed in the description. One was on Craigslist and I'm not sure what site I found the other one on. I just ran a Google search for "Fender Stratocaster Flame". I had to sift through a bunch of stuff talking about Flame top and foto-flame MIJ guitars. There were very few places I saw that I could find even photos of your particular model, and nowhere that had actual info on them. All private sellers and their claims about the guitar. I do remember seeing that guitar in a catalog a few years back, just can't remember which one. I'd say on something rare like that one Fender support is probably the only way you'll be able to get any info. Leave an update here if they have any info for you, cuz now I'm curious.

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I'm sorry I never responded! I did contact Fender and there are only around 250 made for Layne Kurr's Canadian dealers. But anyways, belated Thank You!!

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I got on here specifically to find more info about this same guitar! This is the only other one I've seen. The serial number on mine is pretty far removed from the one on the auction site, but the flames are identical. The body appears to be one piece and the neck on mine is pretty highly figured. Here are a couple of crappy pics of mine, fingerprints and all. It's really hard to get a picture that does justice to the flames. I don't know what the body wood is, but the transparent flames show a maple-like 3D depth with some figure. If anyone has more info on these, I'd love to get a little bit more of the history.

I can help you out! Here is the info I got.
Model Name: Standard Stratocaster® FSR
Model Number: 013-0112-(506)
Series: Standard
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple (Std. Truss Rod),
(Satin Polyurethane Finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood, (9.5” Radius/241 mm)
No. of Frets: 21
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.650” (42 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender® Standard (Ping® Enclosed)
Bridge: Vintage Style (Stamped)
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
Pickups: 3 Standard Strat® Single-Coil (Ceramic Magnets)
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: (506) Black with Orange Flames,
(Polyester Finish)
Strings: Fender Super BulletsTM 3250L, (.009 to .042), Nickel Plated Steel, p/n 073-3250-003
Unique Features: Black Plastic Parts,
Matching Painted Headstock with Orange Flames
Source: Mexico
Accessories: None
U.S. MSRP: $600.00
Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice
INTRODUCED: 2/2003
DISCONTINUED:
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
COMMENTS: Special run of approximately 250 for Layne Kurr’s Canadian Dealers, Layne may have had some run with Texas Special pickups.
WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod Wrench #038467 (3/16” Hex)
Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench #050919 (.050” Hex 1.5mm)

Hope that helps!! It helped me

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Thanks! Have you checked out the pickups in yours? Next time I change strings I'm going to take the pickguard off and see if I can tell what's in it.

Well I'm pretty new to this guitar thing haha I do know that I don't have the Texas Special's though.

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You might want to check! I opened mine up. Custom Shop stickers, cloth wire, nice! I guess I got lucky.

seen the link and looks all original ,, the date i read on the neck is 2002 march 20 and number 682 = MZ2203682 most likey they built 1000 like that 60's reverse Strat they too also built only 1000 and that is worldwide so yeah it is definately rare ,, good luck and keep playing

Why do you say 100? Just curious, because on my spec sheet it says 250 made.

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See if you can spot the factory snafu in the picture I posted. The pickups are all wired correctly, but..... the middle pickup is in the bridge position! It has to be original. The pickguard screws still had plastic around them when I took it off.

I don't wanna take off my pickguard. I'm very new to this, and don't wanna risk it. My screws do still have plastic though!

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Well, I was having a pretty bad day. That was a very pleasant surprise.