I’m new to guitar about 3 years. I’m also very old so don‘t always get younger peoples thinking !
I have gone through the Strat range, starting as I did with a Squire, Mexican built & now have my first USA model.
What I don’t understand and it seems to apply to other manufactures is the “ Road Worn Models “
What’s the attraction? Do buyers think it makes them look good or look better players than they are or what.
And if so why don’t they just take a bit of sandpaper to a lower cost second hand purchase?
Love to hear some views on this.

Do a search... this has been covered countless times.

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I think, what Fender wants to offer with a "worn" Strat is the vintage feel and sound of a authentic old Strat that you can't achieve with a bit of sanding...

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As Voodoo said this topic needs a break

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Thank you Paulstrings...as I said new to Guitar and bit on the old side, so don't always.
get it.....Mr Voodoo most helpfull ! , Mr Jaguar very polite, I assume the 58 is you IQ.

A lot of people think that an old worn guitar looks cool.

Fender wants to sell cool looking guitars.

There's also the placebo effect.

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My other guitar is a Strat.

i bought mine cos it looked good with my ripped jeans and holey t-shirt i bought! killer

Listen boy, no need to be rude here. Voodoo told you to do a research, so do it, everybody has been talking about worn guitars.

It's like everything else, you like it or you hate it.
Just try one before opening your mouth, you'll see what a fantastic guitar it is.

If you're unable to do a research or understand what the Road Worn models are about, I believe it's your IQ that is at 58, not Voodoo's.

POW RIGHT IN THE KISSER

well said brnmc