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bigdave78
Post subject: Got My first Fender Strat!
PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:45 pm
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Hey guys got my very first Fender Strat, 2012 American Standard Strat Candy Cola w/Maple fretboard. Now I have a what may be a slightly dumb question.

There is the american standard sticker on the pick guard and what looks to be a thin plastic sheet on the pick guard that is a bit bubbled in some spots. Should i just peel off that thin layer or leave it? does it have any affect on the guitar sound? and lastly what is the easyist way to peel it off if I should do so?

This guitar is very special to me as I have wanted one ever since i was a child and finally got one and want to take the best care of it as possible.

Thank You!

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Post subject: Re: Got My first Fender Strat!
PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:57 pm
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Congrats on the strat. Yes, remove the plastic film on the pickguard. If you leave it on for a couple of years it can be a bear to remove sometimes. I found out the hard way.
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Post subject: Re: Got My first Fender Strat!
PostPosted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:02 am
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Yes, film off. Some people leave the sticker on the pickguard ..... don't be one of those people :lol: You can remove it carefully and keep it on a piece of waxed paper.
Congratulations on the new Strat. I believe that photos are compusory :wink:
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Congrats Bigdave!
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Oh and yes just take the plastic off and play the crap out of it.
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Photos please

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Congratulations, Big Dave. Please let us see some pics quick, before they are outlawed. :lol: You have made a wonderful choice. Have fun!!! :D
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Congrats!

Must see pics!

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Post subject: Re: Got My first Fender Strat!
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Sorry for the delay, here are a few pics for you.

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DSC_0212 by metalwheelz, on Flickr

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Awesome Dave!!! What a beauty! BIG congrats to you... :) :) :)
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Sweet. Thanks for the guitar porn.

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Very nice looking guitar !!!

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Beauty. :D
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Congratulations! And welcome to the Fender Lounge!

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Hi Dave and welcome to the forum(well XD),

awesome looking Candy Cola Stratocaster, I like that color.
Enjoy and congrats.

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