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Post subject: 1997 American Standard Stratocaster
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:30 pm
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I'm thinking about buying this guitar, any reason to shy away?

Fender American Standard Stratocaster, black with maple neck 1997 Model like new $700

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Post subject: Re: 1997 American Standard Stratocaster
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:34 pm
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Nothing immediately obvious from the two pics posted.
That model came with that type case as well.
Serial should strat with N7 but if you have the whole serial you could run it by fender at consumerrelations@fender.com
You could even ring them if you are in a hurry! :D


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Post subject: Re: 1997 American Standard Stratocaster
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:45 am
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I recently acquired a 1997 American Standard in Inca Silver with a Rosewood board, and at first glance yours appears correct from those two pics. I've been delighted with mine-build quality, playability and resonance are exceptional, and I haven't had any problems with hardware. Other than those who still pooh-pooh the swimming pool route, I've never heard a slam at the '97 model year AmStd Strat.
If truly like new, with original case, $700 certainly seems to be well within the ballpark. But I'm sure you know there are literally thousands of Strats available at any given time, so try to play this one if at all possible to make sure it is the one that talks to you.


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Post subject: Re: 1997 American Standard Stratocaster
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:06 pm
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1997 was the first year for the DeltaTone pickup system on that series. Surprisingly this guitar was among the first American Standard models to bear this configuration - with the HSH rout following 2 years later.


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