I just purchased a new SRV strat and I can't get any info on this serial number. US10224606. Can anyone help me ? I love this guitar, but want to know more. ALso, I think god himself made the srv neck. This is the best fender neck I have ever played, and I have played it all.
ALso, the high e is too close to edge of fretboard. Big deal to fix ?

Thanks !

Tdog

Can't help with the serial but i have experienced your high E issue, although without a picture it is hard to say to what degree.
Have a look at my pic below and you will notice a gap between the neck and body at the low E side, which in turn made the high E go too close to the edge of the fretboard.

The fix for me was to looseden the x4 neck securing bolts (I slackened the strings first), then moved the neck slightly to close up the gap and then tightened the x4 screws again whilst still holding the neck in place.
Be sure not to over tighten your neck bolts however, just screwdriver tight NOT mighty Thor tight.

Hope this helps.

Yes, I'm about right there. I will give it a shot. Nice axe, btw. I'm a maple fan, and only play the srv as I like the feel.

Tdog

SKIN ! I have the gap too. It was harder to see with the srv being black pickguard and sunburst, but its there. Nice work my friend. I'm going to adjust and report.

Make sure the saddles are tight together too.

Congrats on the purchase, I've had my SRV for about 7 years now and have loved every second of it.

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Regarding the serial number - all the on-line sources haven't caught up with Fender's current serial number system. They dropped that "letter + digit" (where "N7" was "1997" or "Z5" was "2005") system at the start of 2010. The first 2010s just had a "10", then about April or May of last year they changed to ones that read "US10". I've just now been seeing guitars with "US11" serial numbers hit the store in the past couple of weeks (mostly the 60th Anniversary Teles).

Also when the new system started last year Fender stopped adding an "S" to the serial number on the Artist models. So while a 2009 SRV would have an "SZ9XXXXXX" serial number a 2010 would only have a "US10XXXXXX" (or maybe a "10XXXXXX" if it was made between January and April 2010). They also dropped the "D" from the American Deluxe serial numbers.

John C, that was very interesting. Many thanks for the information.

Tdog

How are you getting on ? Is the problem sorted ?

I decided not to risk it and just dropped off the srv at my local fender authorized shop in Omaha. It's now been 4 hours and I already miss her. What a great guitar. The srv strat neck is butter, and fender nailed it.

Nice one mate, let us know what repair was needed and if everything is ok.

Cheers

I put a business card in the space on the low e side of the neck to show them the gap as you had in your pic. Nice job. I think their guru already would have picked that up, but it's good that you helped. Many thanks

No probs mate, hope it all goes well for you.

Hi Tdog,
not sure what ya wanna know about it but the serial number tracks to being "born" 1/27/2011 and shipping to the dealer it was sold to 2/2/2011.
Specs are as follows: Enjoy!!
All the best,
rob
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Model Name: Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster®
Model Number: 010-9200-(800)
Series: Artist Series
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, Thick “Oval” Shape,
(Urethane Finish)
Fingerboard: Pau Ferro, 12” Radius (305 mm)
No. of Frets: 21 6105 Narrow Jumbo Frets
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.650” (42 mm)
Hardware: Gold-Plated
Machine Heads: Gold-Plated Fender®/Gotoh® Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Bridge: Gold-Plated Left-Handed American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black with Engraved SRV
Pickups: 3 Texas SpecialTM Single-Coil Strat® Pickups
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: (800) 3-Color Sunburst,
(Urethane Finish)
Strings: Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel,
Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046),
P/N 073-0250-006
Unique Features: Deep, Thick Oval Shape Neck,
Gold Plated Vintage Hardware,
Engraved SRV Pickguard,
Left Handed American Vintage Tremolo
Source: U.S.
Accessories: Vintage Tweed Hardshell Case, Strap, Cable
U.S. MSRP: $2,699.99
NOTICE: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice
INTRODUCED: 1/1992
DISCONTINUED:
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
COMMENTS: Uses Case P/N 0023637000,
Meguiar’s Mist and Wipe Kit Discontinued in the Kit in 10/2007
WRENCH SIZES: Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, (.050” Hex), P/N 0018531000

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rob Schwarz
Director,Fender Customer Service
Proudly serving Fender Customers
for over 30 years

Wow. That is exactly what I wanted to know. Many thanks. This guitar is a gem, and Fender should be proud.

Oh, and rob, it was nice to talk to an insider. We users appreciate it. Fender is doing a great job, and what you have done to celebrate the life of the late Mr. Vaughan is fantastic.