After some recent YJM talk(i mean bashing) here I almost didn't want to post this, but I need information so please if you wanna bash him, use the other post not this one

Ok so my question is this. I noticed that there are a few YJM strats for sale around the web but the prices seem very inconsistent. everywhere from like $550.00 to $2600.00 bucks.

Is there a major difference from a 1995 compared to a 2005?
if anyone knows the timeline of this build of guitar any help would be great.
I would like to get one, and I'm thinking of trading a guitar for it, so i just want to get all my "ducks" in a row

thanks

The first YJM Strats combined elements from an American Standard and a '57 Reissue. They featured two DiMarzio HS-3 stacks in the neck and the bridge and a Delta-Tone pickup in the middle. Controls include a 3-way switch, master volume, tone (neck pickup), TBX (middle/bridge pickups). Three years later, Fender updated the YJM Strat with a CBS large headstock, two DiMarzio YJMs (neck/middle) and a DiMarzio HS-3 Stack (bridge). Two no-load tone controls for both the YJMs and the HS-3 replaced the TBX circuit of the older models.

In 2006, the bullet truss-rod was introduced and a 3-ply white pickguard replaced the mint pickguard found on the previous versions.

The YJM Strat in its present form is available with a trio of Seymour Duncan YJM Furys, though the specs sheet shows the guitar with the older DiMarzio YJM/HS-3 Stack setup.

The more recent ones have machine screws holding the neck on rather than wood screws...

Fretboard scallops are more pronounced on the newer ones.

Cheers,
Robin

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There were also several models that were made in Japan. You may see these on Ebay from time to time at a lower price than the American Models. Most of the bodies on those are basswood if I am not mistaken. I have a 2000 american model with a David Gilmour EMG set in it. I have not played the Japan models but they do look very cool.

thanks guys, thats some good info, the kind i was looking for.
anyone care to give me a quick timeline with a priceline with it too? I'm looking at buying one, no matter where its made and just dont want to get screwed.

thanks again