Hello everybody,

I'm new here and just bought my first (of many, I hope) Fender Stratocaster.
It was barely used and I bought It for a fair price.
The serial number tells me it was made at the Ensenada Plant, Mexico, between 2003 - 2004.
But I don't know the model of Stratocaster nor the specifications of my guitar.
How can I find out?

Thank you in advance!

Lucas
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pictures would help

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Hi Lucasbmm,

Post a couple of pics, and someone here can probably ID the guitar. Closeup pics of the front of the headstock, pick guard, and full front view of guitar would help.

Upload your pics to a publicly accessible site such as PhotoBucket. Once uploaded, each pic will have an "IMG" code that you can copy and paste into your post here. After pasting the code, click "Preview" or "Submit" and your pics will be visible in your post.

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Hi

Of course, of course. Pictures!! Sorry.

Here it is:

https://picasaweb.google.com/1030769060 ... ratocaster

Thanks!

Lucas
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As suggested:

It looks like a Mex Standard with a new pick guard, pup covers and knobs, possibly even an FSR, which simply means a different color finish and plastic than a regular Mex Std, otherwise the same.

Find specs here:
http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0144600506

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+1

Pretty classy!



Arjay

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Hi

Thank you very much.
I just found the Stratocaster writing in the headstock very different from the Standard model.
I'm also very impressed with sound it makes. I didn't expect it to be so fantastic being a Standard made in Mexico.

As for the color and the pickguard, I believe it may be different from the classic ones, but it does not indicate any special issue.

An I also find it very classy! Thanks!

Lucas
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Hi Lucasbmm, Enjoy!

Model Name: Standard Stratocaster® Satin
Model Number: 013-4400-(Color#) and 013-4402-(Color#)
Series: Standard Series
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, Modern “C” Shape,
(Satin Polyurethane Finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood (p/n 013-4400) or Maple (p/n 013-4402), 9.5” Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.650” (42 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender®/Ping® Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
Pickguard: 3-Ply White
Pickups: 3 Standard Single-Coil Strat® Pickups (Ceramic Magnets)
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: (509) Candy Apple Red,
(568) Gun Metal Blue,
(573) Midnight Blue,
(575) Midnight Wine,
(Satin Polyester Finish)
Strings: Fender® Super Bullets® 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n 073-3250-003
Unique Features: Satin Finish,
Vintage Styling
Source: Mexico
Accessories: None
U.S. MSRP: $527.99
INTRODUCED: 1/2003
DISCONTINUED: 1/2006
DISCONTINUED COLORS: (573) Midnight Blue, (1/2002)
(502) Lake Placid Blue (1/98),
(525) Crimson Red Metallic (1/98),
(509) Candy Apple Red (For Musician’s Friend Only in 10/1998)
(521) Natural (For Musician’s Friend Only in 3/1999)
COMMENTS:
WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod Wrench p/n 0038467000 (3/16” Hex)
Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench #0050919000 (Hex 1.5mm)
NOTICE: Product Prices, Features And Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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I say that about covers it

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It really covers it all!!

Thank you very much!

It's a beautiful guitar whit a fantastic sound. Shame it has been discontinued.

Lucas
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I definately dig that blue. that guitar would look awesome with a white pearl pick guard

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Looks very much like a satin finish. Nice looking instrument.

edit: Sorry, just read a previous post that revealed it is indeed a satin finish.

I have one of those right here next to my desl and I can pretty much guarantee you that yours is a stock guitar.

All of the Satin series Strats that I've seen have had black pick guards and knobs and the usual choice of Maple or Rosewood fingerboards. Other than that, they're just regular old MIMs. Unfortunately, they're not the best of the series. Later model MIMs have better electrics and pickups but if the price was right, I guess the guitar is right.

I sanded off the Satin top coat on mine (Hated it!) and polished mine up and it's now much nicer looking and a swap to a custom neck and some decent pickups have made if a pretty nice guitar to have around and I'll never have to worry about knocking it over or scratching it.

Please note that MIMs respond well to hardware upgrades and a Callaham trem system (Or at least the saddles!) and a full size steel block will transform your guitar.

enjoy!


Heres mine!


Before:







After:

that does look sweet polished

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