I believe the quoted statements are correct.

The 2008 standard strat should have a no-load tone control on the treble pickup (bottom knob). You should feel it lock into it at wide open, it should give a slight boost on the treble pickup on that position.

Yeah I LOVE the pickguard

Hi there,
Serial # tracks back to the below model.
Cheers,
rob
Model Name: American Standard Stratocaster®
Model Number: 011-0400-(Color #) and 011-0402-(Color #)
Series: American Standard Series
Body: Alder on:
(700) 3-Color Sunburst,
(705) Olympic White,
(706) Black,
(712) Candy Cola,
(755) Blizzard Pearl,
(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic,
Ash on:
(747)** Sienna Sunburst, **add $100.00 for Special Wood Requirements,
Neck: Maple, Modern “C” Shape,
(Gloss Headstock Face with Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck)
Fingerboard: Rosewood (P/N 011-0400) or Maple (P/N 011-0402), 9.5” Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.685” (42.8 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with New American Standard Bent Steel Saddles
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
Pickups: 3 American Strat® Single-Coil Pickups
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. Delta ToneTM
(“Delta Tone” system includes high output bridge pickup and special No-Load tone control for Middle and Bridge Pickups)
Colors: (700) 3-Color Sunburst,
(705) Olympic White,
(706) Black,
(712) Candy Cola,
(747)** Sienna Sunburst, (Ash Body),**add $100.00 for Special Wood Requirements,
(755) Blizzard Pearl,
(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic,
(Urethane Finish)
Strings: Fender® Standard Tension™ Bullet ST3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n 073-3250-203
Unique Features: New Bent Steel Saddles with Elongated String Slots,
Copper Infused High Mass 100% Metal Bridge Block,
Thinner Undercoat Finish for Improved Body Resonance,
Tinted Neck,
Maple Fingerboard Neck: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Front;
Rosewood Fingerboard Neck: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Headstock Front with Buffed Fingerboard,
4-Bolt Neck Attachment with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment,
Bi-Flex Truss Rod System,
Parchment Knobs and Pickup Covers,
Rolled Fretboard Edges,
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
U.S. MSRP: $1,299.99, $1,399.99, **(747)
INTRODUCED: 1/2008
DISCONTINUED: 3/2012
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
COMMENTS: Uses Case P/N 0996101506,
MSRP Price drop from $1,590.00 to $1,299.99 in 1/2010, No upcharge for Sunburst
WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod/Tilt Adjustment Wrench, (1/8” Hex), P/N 0023811000,
Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, (.050” Hex), P/N 0018531000
NOTICE: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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rob Schwarz
Director,Fender Customer Service
Proudly serving Fender Customers
for over 30 years

Sir Rob, you have given me all the info I could ever want about this guitar!! I thank you so incredibly much!!!! All the best sir

;o) my pleasure.

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rob Schwarz
Director,Fender Customer Service
Proudly serving Fender Customers
for over 30 years