I have the oppurtunity to pickup one of these for a descent price, but something stands out to me as a bit odd, I can post some pics later if req. but hopeful that someone can answe my question.

By serial number it was made in 99-00, and in doing some research I came across a reference that back then this came with an 8 hole pickguard whereas now it is 11. The guitar I am looking at has an 11. The neck seems right but the question is was a new pickguard put on, a new body put on, or did these always come with an 11 hole guard?

Also is it normally a mint green one or white on these? The rest of the guitar seems bang on for what it should be.

With a guitar that is 13 years old, anything I should be looking for with regards to excess fret wear? Never worn out frets so I don't know.

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CREDO ELVEM IPSUM ETAIM VIVERE

The MIM Classic '60s guitars all came with a 3-ply 11-screw pickguard in mint green. These features were a hallmark of the original early '60s Strats.

Arjay

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Pics of the guitar in question...I am really just trying to make sure it is actually what the vendor says it is...I believe it is a Classic Series '60s Strat as he says just want some other opinions to confirm my thoughts.









Consensus?

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Are the middle p RW on these guitars?

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CREDO ELVEM IPSUM ETAIM VIVERE

It looks just like my home-built '63 clone in CAR......



I substituted a parchment pickguard for the stock mint-green type.

And no, the middle pickup is not RP/RW on these guitars as they come from Ensenada.

HTH

Arjay

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That would be the genuine article. Here is my 2007, same color to compare it to!







HTH

T2

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