So i went to Guitar Center the other day armed with a Maton EBG 808te acoustic guitar with the objective of coming out with a Strat.

I jammed around on a few different Strats until i tried a used one in condition. The guy that was telling me about the different guitars was a self confessed Les Paul guy so he didnt have to much information on this specific Strat. I didnt really care to much about the specifications at this point as i had already fallen for this Guitar.

I was told at guitar center that it is a 2010 American "Limited Edition vintage/relic/reissue" ( not really too sure of the differences, and im not really too confident that its limited edition blah blah) i wasnt really listening to them to be honest because i was to excited that i was getting a guitar.

Anyway, i ended up doing a straight trade and walked out with this very nice strat.

Here are some pictures, http://imageshack.us/g/42/platejn.jpg/

any info would be great! thanks

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With 22 frets, a 2-point trem, and cast tuning machines, it's no "vintage/relic/reissue".

Arjay

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Hi BigSmellyHippy,

Looks like a newer American Standard Strat, a little worn, possibly modified (pups?), but nice. I don't know about all that "Limited Edition vintage/relic/reissue" stuff, sounds like nonsense to me. That extra neck plate doesn't go with this guitar, no hole for the tilt adjust.

You can contact Fender with the serial number to see what info they have.
http://www.fender.com/support/articles/contact-consumer-relations

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Por favor, disculpe mi español, no se llega a la práctica con mucha frecuencia.

Hey thanks! ive emailed them the serial number i'll post any new info if they have any to give.

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While the folks at Fender will have the full answer, to me it looks like one of a limited run of American Standards from last year that were done in a thinskin nitro finish in vintage white. I'm not sure how many were in that run - it seems like it was a fairly small run (no more than 100 guitars, maybe less than 50). Again Fender's consumer relations will be able to tell you all the details.

^^^ this guy is good!


I got the specs back from fender and there was actually 30 made of the limited run you were talking about. and it has the thin skin nitro finish.

So now that, that is cleared up is that why i have the limited edition plate? I know it doesnt have the tilt adjust hole, but......?


Thanks for all your reply's!
If any of you are interested here is what fender sent me:




Model Name: FSR American Standard “Vintage White” Stratocaster®
Series: American Standard Series
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, Modern “C” Shape,
(Gloss Headstock Face with Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck)

Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5” Radius (241 mm)
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.685” (42.8 mm)
Machine Heads: Fender® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with New American Standard Bent Steel Saddles
Pickguard: 1-Ply White (11-Hole)
Unique Features: New Bent Steel Saddles with Elongated String Slots,
Pickups: 3 American Strat® Single-Coil Pickups

Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup


Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. Delta ToneTM
(“Delta Tone” system includes high output bridge pickup and special No-Load tone control for Middle and Bridge Pickups)

Colors: (741) Vintage White,

(”Thin-Skin” Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Copper Infused High Mass 100% Metal Bridge Block,
Tinted Neck,

4-Bolt Neck Attachment with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment,
Bi-Flex Truss Rod System,
Rolled Fretboard Edges,
Black Dot Position Inlays,
Staggered Tuning Keys,

H/S/H Pickup Routing,

New Molded Fender/SKB Case with TSA Locks, Glass Reinforced Nylon Trigger Latches, and Form Fitted Plush Interior

Source: U.S.
Accessories: Fender/SKB® Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth
INTRODUCED: 2/2010


COMMENTS: 30 piece run in 2/2010 for Domestic Dealers
WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod/Tilt Adjustment Wrench, (1/8” Hex),
Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, (.050” Hex),
Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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