Hi guys, I'm a pretty amateur guitar player, self taught etc...

I got these items a few years back from a friend - $250 for the whole package.

I haven't really played much lately (in the last year maybe twice).

What I think I know about what I have.

It's a 2002 MiM Strat and a Roland VG-88. (Pictures attached)

My questions.

I have looked at pictures of other MiM strats and not seen the buttons on them, or the extra switch.

I'm not sure if the MIDI port comes standard on them either.

In 2002 these guitar are built like that , 2 push button and micro switch . I have te 2002 fender catalogue and it is on page 85

That is the Roland ready MIM.

"A Stratocaster that opens you to the world of MIDI.

The Standard Roland-Ready Stratocaster offers time-tested Fender tone combined with timeless styling. It has all the features of the Fender Standard Stratocaster—three single-coil pickups, a synchronized tremolo with high-mass bridge block, shielded body cavities and medium jumbo frets. With the addition of a built-in Roland GK-2A pickup system, synth access becomes available via the 13-pin connector for direct control of Roland GR Series and Axon AX100 guitar synths.

You have the ability to drive peripherals directly from the guitar's on-board controls. Features include a tinted neck, parchment pickguard and control knobs, and a '70s-style logo. The Standard Roland-Ready Stratocaster—plug one in and listen for yourself! Standard gig bag included.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.
Features

Model name: Fender Standard Roland-Ready Stratocaster
Series: Standard series
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, modern "C" shape, (tinted satin urethane finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
No. Of frets: 21 medium-jumbo
Pickups: 3 standard single-coil pickups (ceramic magnets),
1 special design Roland GK-2 synth pickup
Controls: Guitar volume, master no-load tone control (middle and bridge), synth volume control, (system includes high-output bridge pickup)
Output: 1/4" magnetic pickup and 13-pin Roland GK-2A jack (13-pin connector cable not included)
2-push-button synth command switches
Bridge: Vintage-style synchronized tremolo
Machine heads: Fender/ping standard cast/sealed tuning machines
Hardware: Chrome
Pickguard: 3-ply parchment
Scale length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Width at nut: 1.650" (42 mm)
Unique features: Roland GK-2 synth pickup and controls,
Fender transition logo, parchment plastic parts
Strings: Fender super bullets 3250l, nickel plated steel, (.009 to .042),
Case: Standard gig bag"

"Standard Roland-Ready Stratocaster Electric Guitar Specifications:

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
3-way mini-toggle switch:
Position 1. Synth only
Position 2. Guitar and synth
Position 3. Guitar only"

Good MIM you got a steal. Congrats.