Thank you It looks so much better in person. I also realized the camera didn't pick up the parchment color on the pickguard,knobs or on the back plate. The thing is like mint except one tiny scuff thinner in width and smaller than half the length of a tooth pick ,but you can''t even see it unless your like going over it with a fine tooth comb lol

congrats---had a HSS and it was a great guitar--had to sell it to fund another custom build but it was similar to yours and a VERY nice guitar

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Why thank you Like I've said before the only thing I'd want over this would be an American Deluxe Telecaster. I would trade for one of those in a heartbeat lol That's just the perfect guitar to me.

Just got the info using my serial number:

Model Name: American Standard Stratocaster® HSS
Model Number: 011-0100-(Color #) and 011-0102-(Color #)
Series: American Standard Series
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 011-0100) or Maple (P/N 011-0102), 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: 2 Custom-Staggered Tex-MexTM Single-Coil Strat® Pickups (Neck and Middle),
1 Fender® DiamondbackTM Humbucking Pickup (Bridge)
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade:
Position 1. Full Bridge Humbucking Pickup with Coils in Series (Lead Tone Control);
Position 2. Middle Pickup and Full Bridge Humbucking Pickup in Parallel (Lead Tone Control);
Position 3. Middle Pickup (Lead Tone Control);
Position 4. Neck and Middle Pickup in Parallel (Lead and Rhythm Tone Controls);
Position 5. Neck Pickup (Rhythm Tone Control)
Controls: Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck and Middle Pickups),
Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup and Bridge/Middle Pickup Combination)
(747)** Sienna Sunburst, (Ash Body),**add $100.00 for Special Wood Requirements,
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:$1,399.99, **(747)
INTRODUCED: 1/2008
DISCONTINUED: 3/2012
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod/Tilt Adjustment Wrench, (1/8” Hex), P/N 0023811000,
Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, (.050” Hex), P/N 0018531000
COMMENTS: Uses Case P/N 0996101506,
Replaces the American Series Model 1/2008,

Sharp guitar !! I like the HSS my self, here's a few of mine.

They're all beautiful and I really like that black one I love Tele's ,but they can't pull off the all black look like a Stat can IMO

Hello, I buy a MIM classic 50s because I can change what I want on it but apart from the pick-up, I did not change anything else and yet I play a varied repertoire





2003, I was afraid that my dreams have deceived my expectations and the dream is still there, I'm in love!

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I've been on the fence about liking that cream/off white color ,but I have to say your Strat won me over to the side of loving it I can tell you play her a lot too the neck looks well played congrats on owning a beauty

I buy second hand for € 250 this Strat pickups and 57/62 second hand for 120 € by selling microphones origins, I have the ideal guitar to my repertoire. I change the configuration selector for the Neck and Bridge 4 position starting from the Bridge, I love it!

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Sorry for my english, not good, i am of the country of Molière, Hugo, Zola ...

Well you made a good purchase and did a good job putting her together

Yeah you want to keep it like it is will serve you better. Thats a beautiful Standard man
I run a Humbucker in the bridge of both my American Deluxe and My Highway One.
I play classic rock like Deep Purple Hendrix Zeppelin KISS Aerosmith and more modern Like BLS Slash and Godsmack.
That stock standard has got it all mellow to scream its a dream.

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Yeah I'm gonna leave it alone in case I ever need to sell it or trade it. Best to leave it alone not only for the sound ,but the value I love how is sounds with the HSS configuration I do want a SSS though lol

I liked the cast saddles better myself but man all that aside that is really a nice looking strat.

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I never got a bridge Single Coil to sound right on Rock. I have always put in either a single coil sized humbucker or a full sized one. My first real guitar was a 76 strat just like Gilmours.
I put a Dimarzio in it 32 years ago and I never stopped. On clean stuff I find the middle and neck are all you need. Thats just me though.

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Ah I like leaving stuff stock I think I just really like the look of the SSS just because it's classic and the default look of the Strat. I also hear a lot of good stuff about Dimarzio I don't think I've heard a bad thing about them.