i just acquired a USA strat serial number US10112335. i know it was made in the US in 2010, but what is it? a special? an hss? a standard? a fat strat. there are dozens of model names, which one do i have?

Going to need a bit more to go on friend. Post some pictures of the headstock, neck and body and we should be able to sort you out. Or you could e-mail fender.

FYI HSS is a strat with two single coils and a humbucker in the bridge position.

well the bridge pup isnt a standard single but it doesnt look like a gibson humbucker either. sorry but im a recovering gibson addict. i havent taken any pics yet but i will and then i'll post. thanx

Hi duchung304,
Serial tracks back to this: 011-5700-300 American Special Strat HSS Rosewood Fingerboard 3 Color Sunburst
completed 8/25/2010 Cheers,
rob
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Model Name: American Special Stratocaster® HSS
Model Number: 011-5700-(Color #)
Series: American Special Series
Colors: (300) 3-Color Sunburst,
(306) Black,
(Gloss Urethane Finish)
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, Modern “C” Shape,
(Satin Urethane Finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5” Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets: 22 Jumbo Frets
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.6875” (43 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
Pickups: 1 Atomic™ Humbucking Pickup (Bridge),
1 Texas Special™ Strat® Pickup (Middle),
1 Texas Special™ Strat® Pickup (Neck)
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), Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit, (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)
Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup), Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit, (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)
Strings: Fender USA, Nickel Plated Steel,
Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042)
Unique Features: Large ‘70s Style Headstock,
Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit,
Atomic™ Humbucking Bridge Pickup,
Texas Special™ Neck/Mid Pickups,
Large ‘70s Style Decal,
Black Pickup Covers and Plastic Parts,
White Dot Position Inlays
Source: U.S.
Accessories: Deluxe Gig Bag, Polishing Cloth
U.S. MSRP: $1,149.99
INTRODUCED: 1/2010
DISCONTINUED:
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
COMMENTS:
WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod Adjustment Wrench, (1/8” Hex), P/N 0023811000,
Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, (1.5 mm Hex), P/N 0050919000
NOTICE: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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