Strat question.

[greenhead3]

I have a guy wanting to trade me this Strat but it has no serial numbers so I am just not sure. Can any of you guys recognize this model by the pictures?

[PFDarkside]

Re: Strat question.

Those logos are all kinds of wrong. That trem cover is not standard. The relicing is... interesting.

If it’s not being presented as a partscaster with clear pedigree of each component I’d avoid.

[greenhead3]

Re: Strat question.

That is what I was thinking as well. I appreciate the conformation.

[GuitarStv]

Re: Strat question.

As mentioned, that logo is wrong which leads me to believe that it's not a fender neck at the least.

[Old Guy]

Re: Strat question.

No skunk stripe on the neck with 21 fret neck *could* be a 62 AVRI.

I don't know, man. That very well could be a 62 AVRI. Check out pics online. Logo looks right, tuning pegs look right. Truss rod at the body end of the neck. 21 Frets. String tree is right. Even the 6 screw Tremolo looks right. Triple ply pick guard also looks right, I think.

If you can see it in person, look for a serial #. You may have to take the neck off to be sure, though.

[mojosman]

Re: Strat question.

No skunk stripe on the neck with 21 fret neck *could* be a 62 AVRI.

I don't know, man. That very well could be a 62 AVRI. Check out pics online. Logo looks right, tuning pegs look right. Truss rod at the body end of the neck. 21 Frets. String tree is right. Even the 6 screw Tremolo looks right. Triple ply pick guard also looks right, I think.

If you can see it in person, look for a serial #. You may have to take the neck off to be sure, though.

The neck plate is all wrong for an AVRI which would have a serial number on it. Also the paint on a US Fender, even a reissue, is normally these modern paints that are fairly thick. Look at he paint on this thing, it's awfully thin, and if it's nitro that would be all wrong.

[PFDarkside]

Re: Strat question.

The angle of the Fender Stratocaster logo is wrong and the location of the original contour body decal is wrong. Waterslides are easliy available online so putting logos on a non-Fender neck is easy. The pickguard is a 62RI layout, but if it was an AVRI the neck plate shouldn’t have the fender logo and it should have a serial number.

That’s where my knowledge runs out, and I’d love to be proven wrong that it’s a legit Fender.

What’s the value he’s putting on it?

[Diego]

Re: Strat question.

I think that could be a MIM Classic Player 60s neck.

I had one of those and it had the same look, 21 frets, truss adjustment at the bottom of the neck and tuners/string guide that looked exactly the same. No idea about the body though.

EDIT: I think mine had a skunk stripe though, so now I'm confused. I'd pass if I was you TBH.

[greenhead3]

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What’s the value he’s putting on it?[/QUOTE]

He is wanting to swap an LTD EC401vf and a Jet City 2212c amp.

[greenhead3]

Re: Strat question.

No skunk stripe on the neck with 21 fret neck *could* be a 62 AVRI.

I don't know, man. That very well could be a 62 AVRI. Check out pics online. Logo looks right, tuning pegs look right. Truss rod at the body end of the neck. 21 Frets. String tree is right. Even the 6 screw Tremolo looks right. Triple ply pick guard also looks right, I think.

The skewed logo concerned me.

If you can see it in person, look for a serial #. You may have to take the neck off to be sure, though.

I will ask if he would be willing to check in the neck pocket or on the back of the neck for a serial number. Good idea.

[Old Guy]

Re: Strat question.

The neck plate is all wrong for an AVRI which would have a serial number on it.

Hmmm, that is true.

[Old Guy]

Re: Strat question.

The angle of the Fender Stratocaster logo is wrong and the location of the original contour body decal is wrong. Waterslides are easliy available online so putting logos on a non-Fender neck is easy. The pickguard is a 62RI layout, but if it was an AVRI the neck plate shouldn’t have the fender logo and it should have a serial number.

I have seen the logo in that orientation, but you are correct about the neck plate.

[Jacew]

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If that logo was put on by Fender someone there botched it and badly...

Look at it's angle: F is too close to the edge, and it ends closer to tuning peg than any Fender or Squier logo I've seen. Which happens because it's not straight, but bent in the middle.

That style Fender headstock text should be level completely.

[Old Guy]

Re: Strat question.

If that logo was put on by Fender someone there botched it and badly...

Look at it's angle: F is too close to the edge, and it ends closer to tuning peg than any Fender or Squier logo I've seen. Which happens because it's not straight, but bent in the middle.

That style Fender headstock text should be level completely.

I've actually seen this on legitimate, authentic re-issues. I call it a Monday-Friday job. They were either rushing to get out on Friday, or seriously hung over on Monday!

[Adieu]

Re: Strat question.

Fretboard edge is sloppy on the headstock side

Not enough of an expert on strats to comment, but maybe examine the "shoulder" shape of the neck profile near the fretboard?

Oh... also, take the neck off, look for inspection stamps or sheets