Hi Lightnin and all,
The serial number IS actually LE-"zero"2649 (LE02649)
it tracks to being completed 11/19/2011 and shipped to a Dealer in MN.
Here's the specs, Fender Part number etc. Enjoy!!!
All the best,
rob

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

Sweet!

What a way to start your collection...

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1967 Epiphone Madrid EC-30
1975 Fender Stratocaster
1981 Rickenbacker 360
2002 BC Rich Bich
2007 Fender Standard Stratocaster
2012 Taylor GA3-12
2012 Squier Telecaster
2017 Les Paul Kit


"Make every song you sing your favorite tune."

@Rob Schwarz:

Thanks for all the info. !!

Here are 2 pics of the Neckplate:









It's my 1st Stratocaster ! I have wanted one for 40 years, as I love the guitar and we were both born in 1954 !

I played guitar very poorly when I was in High School... mainly because of a lack of dedication.

Fortunately, now retired, I decided to complete a little unfinished business and so bought this Sratocaster and an Epiphone Accoustic/Electric plus an Orange Crush Practice Amp for an incredible pkg. price at a small local Guitar Store (Fender Dealer). I was torn between this Strat and an Eric Johnson signature, but this one felt the best and I felt had a better tone, but what do I know.

My wife is 10 years younger and still working at a job which has 50% travel, she's home 2 weeks/gone two weeks. When she's away, I have nothing to do but eat, sleep, poop and spend endless hours with the guitar. I got these last Saturday and have already gone through the finger-hurting stage and learned 6 of the basic chords. Once I get these chords down smoothly, I will take some formal lessons as well.

Not planning any World Tours, but would like to become good enough to attend some Open Mike nights at some local music clubs - though I realize that's a few years away.

cheers!

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