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http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StratAV57CAR/

It looks like the AVRI 57 may now be available in Candy Apple Red. Sweetwater lists it as new and limited. One other site called it a Fender Special Run.

It's definitely NOT the HR57, looks to have regular vintage specs. Does anyone know if this is truly a limited run or if it will be available for 2012? Are Special Runs better/same as regular production guitars?

I've always wanted an AVRI 57 in Candy Apple Red!

Nice and like the extra real estate on the neck profiles!

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Hi maller: that's got everything going for it. Nice guitar!

Special Run normally just means that a retailer ordered a batch of guitars with something unusual about the spec sheet, in this case the Candy Apple Red finish.

Then now's your chance; grab it while you can.

Only Strat I might consider as an alternative to this one would be the Eric Johnson in CAR. That's a very nice guitar indeed. Either way, you can't go wrong.

Cheers - C

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I've also seen these at some of the larger mom & pop stores (Wildwood, Dave's, Willcutt's) as well so I guess this is a larger FSR run like those surf green, fiesta red, and sonic blue American Standards with matching headstocks from 2009.

These would be the same as any other AV '57, just with the candy apple red finish.

Nice looking guitar! Like what was said, dealers will order a small batch of guitars with something special or different like finish, pickups or neck shape. Dave's did a small run of guitars similar to that, only a '61 with all nitro finish, CS pickups and two color options. Then Wildwood also has their famous AVR 'Thin-Skin' line of guitars, with CS pickups and a ton of finish options. Dave's did that as well.

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There also sold on the chicago music exchange

http://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/new-arrivals/new/fender-american-vintage-57-stratocaster-candy-apple-red/

that is a lovely strat ... i want one now

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Here ya go. (you are correct! see comments at bottom)
Cheers,
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Model Name: FSR American Vintage ‘57 Stratocaster®
Model Number: 017-0157-(809)
Series: American Vintage Series
Body: Comfort Contoured Alder Body
Neck: 1-Piece Maple, “V” Shape,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25” Radius (184 mm)
No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style Frets
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.650” (42 mm)
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender®/Gotoh® Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Bridge: American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo
Pickguard: 1-Ply White, (8 Hole)
Pickups: 3 American Vintage Strat® Single-Coil Pickups with White Covers
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Middle Pickup
Position 3. Neck Pickup
(5-Way Switch Included in Kit)
Controls: Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Colors: (809) Candy Apple Red,
(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)
Strings: Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel,
Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046),
P/N 073-0250-006
Unique Features: “V” Shape Maple Neck,
Vintage Styling,
Synthetic Bone Nut
Source: U.S.
Accessories: Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable, 5-Position Switch Update Kit, “Ash Tray” Bridge Cover
U.S. MSRP: $2,199.99
INTRODUCED: 2011
DISCONTINUED:
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
COMMENTS: Color is the only spec change for this FSR,
The introduction of the new American Vintage Series marks the return to original specifications with smooth rounded body radii, distinctive original neck shapes, headstock shape, dot positioning, aged plastic parts and new pickups with hand beveled magnets that replicate all of the physical and tonal aspects of the originals.
WRENCH SIZES: Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, (.050” Hex), P/N 0018531000
Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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Thanks Rob! How limited of a run is this? I see them a lot of them popping up, so I'm hoping they won't sell out.

Thanks Rob. BTW...Cudos to Mike Roberts. He's been doinig a standup job for us this past year with our inquiries.

Doc

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It would be great to be able to access a central resource of the dealers around the country who have these. Beats a full bore search expedition.

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http://www.fender.com/products/search.p ... 0100102806

CAR is on the Fender website as an option for the AVRI 57. Good news! I guess it's not a limited edition.

Fabulous guitar..

Does it get any better than a red Strat?

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