in short, used Am. Strat standard....2004 (I'm editing this as the day goes on..)

bought used on 30day test drive from GC. $600.

Neck checks out with decals and sn.

But is the body real? My understanding is the routing is H-S-H, is this correct?
Also how do I tell if the electronics are real? Any tips?

any links appreciated!





http://www.strat-talk.com/forum/stratoc ... post565553

Olympic White (705),

Forum member Ceri recently educated us that Fender quit calling American Standard strats by that name and referred to them as "American Series" for a period of time. 2004 is a year that would fall into that category.

If you got any kind of 2004 American strat that is all original parts for $600, you are "winning". If it is a mix of parts from an American Series, an American Deluxe, and god knows what else, I would not be happy.

Good luck, pal.

I looked up the thread I mentioned. One of the forum members got an email from Fender with the specs. It does say H-S-H on the body cavity.

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=56669&hilit=American+Series

thanks for the info.

(excuse my pics, the plate was just a reference similar, I couldnt find a good pic of a silver plate from a American standard/series. I just updated the pic)

its not one of the "Anniversary" lines, its a straight American Series made in that year. 2004.

I agree at $600 he got a good deal.

The concern was if the body is real.
So far it seems legitimate with a HSH routing and the color.
the electronics did have a hot rail installed, and yet to hear what the pups are in the front. Its a used guitar, and for what I hear plays great and "cosmetically" was played.

Is there anything to look for in the neck pocket to confirm its a US Strat body?

great pics.....