50th Anniversary strat

[doctor roth]

Came accross one of these that i can get my hands on for $AU800. American, really nice condition etc etc. Its the same colour as the pic (kinda gross) but it seems like a great deal. Any of you guys know a reason I shouldn't ??

http://www.pro-music-news.com/html/03/40717fen.jpg

[ELVIS]

I'm pretty sure it's made in Mexico...

[ELVIS]

This is what a 50th Anniversary American Strat looks like, and it's closer to $2000...

http://i24.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/a3/30/305d_1.JPG

http://i12.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/a3/30/3099_1.JPG


:elvis:

[ELVIS]

Ok, they did make an American Gold Anniversary Stratocaster, but there is a mexican version of the same thing...

So, if you can score a real American version for that kind of change, buy it...


:elvis:

[ELVIS]

Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/50th-Anniversary-Golden-Fender-Stratocaster-2004_W0QQitemZ170117538719QQihZ007QQcategoryZ38082 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is a gold mexico version on ebay for $499

http://i15.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/9f/ae/75cf_1.JPG

[ELVIS]

Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/FENDER-50th-ANNIVERSARY-GOLD-MEXI-STRAT_W0QQitemZ300116267781QQihZ020QQcategoryZ3303 9QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)'s another...

http://i8.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/a0/6d/0afb_1.JPG


Actually, there are two in that pic...

Mexican...


:elvis:

[doctor roth]

Ill have to take a closer look tomorrow. I had a quick look and strum this arvo. I have to admit I didn't ask if Its American or made in Mexico I assumed (my bad) that the headstiock was the tell of a Mexican strat. It looks pretty similar to second pic of a Mexican one. I think you know what i mean by the headstock looks like an American one. Will the plate tell me if its one or the other ? Im sure you're aware of a few different ways to tell.......

[doctor roth]

I'm assuming that the neck plate will be blank on a mex one

[ELVIS]

The serial number and the made in mexico sign would be on the back of the headstock, like this...

http://i20.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/9f/ae/777a_1.JPG

The USA version would be similar...

Also the Mexico version has a smooth neck plate, not the 50th logo like the American...


:elvis:

[ELVIS]

The only Fenders that have their country of orgin on the front of the headstock are the Standard series, both American and Mexican...

The rest are all on the back...


:elvis:

[ELVIS]

I'll bet you a dollar it's Mexican...

Make that a Euro...


:elvis:

[doctor roth]

My optimism is slowly deflating. I'm beginning to think that I was WISHING it was American more than anything else. Ill still have a look tomorrow but Im not too sure now. Its not an all together terrible deal but i can get better guitars for the money. And i've got a mexican start (which after a couple of little changes is one of my fav guitars) but id much rather an american one at this point. The advice is appreciated, as always. Cheers Elvis

[ELVIS]

Well, as I point out here (http://www.rotharmy.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1181277#post1181277) the mexican stuff has made a definite turn for the better with the reissue guitars and special models such as this gold anniversary...

But yes, any American Standard, reissue or a special model is a better guitar with much more value...


:elvis:

[doctor roth]

Might keep an eye on this instead....
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Fender-USA-American-Series-Stratocaster-HOT-ROD-RED_W0QQitemZ140124747159QQihZ004QQcategoryZ33039Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[doctor roth]

Might keep an eye on this instead....
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Fender-USA-American-Series-Stratocaster-HOT-ROD-RED_W0QQitemZ140124747159QQihZ004QQcategoryZ33039Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[ELVIS]

You like that color ??

It's like Fiesta red only slightly redder...

Is that a word ??


:D

[kentuckyklira]

Originally posted by ELVIS
I'm pretty sure it's made in Mexico... Me too. At least all of those that made it to Germany were!

[jhale667]

...Another clue is all the Mexi's serial numbers start with "M"...;)

[ELVIS]

No way, dude!


;)

[MERRYKISSMASS2U]

Originally posted by ELVIS
No way, dude!


;)

Yeah! I wonder what the M stands for.
:confused:

[doctor roth]

Originally posted by ELVIS
You like that color ??

It's like Fiesta red only slightly redder...

Is that a word ??


:D

Nah not really, but the price, so far is pretty good (i can get a respray done for a case of beer). Im sure it will go for alot more but here's hoping !! Praps the shitty colour will deter people from bidding !

[ELVIS]

Dude, there's all colors of American Stratocasters on ebay for a lot less money than that one...

Black with a maple fretboard seems to be the cheapest color...

Dude, I could find you a steal within a week or two of looking...

BTW, I just bought a real 1997 Yngwie Malmsteen scalloped rosewood neck...

Let's see, that makes seven scalloped necks, soon to be eight...:D

How's the Megadeth song go ??

If i know i'm going crazy, I must not be insane...


:elvis:

[MERRYKISSMASS2U]

Originally posted by ELVIS


How's the Megadeth song go ??

If i know i'm going crazy, I must not be insane...





That's the spirit!



Forgive me father.... for I have sinned!....



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[doctor roth]

Well, any links you wanna send my way would be appreciated. Ive got $AU1500 burning a hole in my pocket.

[Nitro Express]

Originally posted by ELVIS
Well, as I point out here (http://www.rotharmy.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1181277#post1181277) the mexican stuff has made a definite turn for the better with the reissue guitars and special models such as this gold anniversary...

But yes, any American Standard, reissue or a special model is a better guitar with much more value...


:elvis:

I bought a 70's styled strat that was hecho en mexico. The setup was perfect out of the box. I never had to tweak a thing and it plays and sounds great. It has the big fat U shaped neck. I can't complain.

[Nitro Express]

Originally posted by ELVIS
Dude, there's all colors of American Stratocasters on ebay for a lot less money than that one...

Black with a maple fretboard seems to be the cheapest color...

Dude, I could find you a steal within a week or two of looking...

BTW, I just bought a real 1997 Yngwie Malmsteen scalloped rosewood neck...

Let's see, that makes seven scalloped necks, soon to be eight...:D

How's the Megadeth song go ??

If i know i'm going crazy, I must not be insane...


:elvis:

I always wanted to mess around with a scalloped neck but haven't yet. I know some people love them and other hate them. Some only scallop the uper register. It does look badass though.

[MAX]

Personally, I dig those all-gold strats. I almost bought one back in 1989. I saw The Who's 25'th Aniversay Tour and Daltrey was playin' one during "Eminence Front" and I thought they looked killer. I just love Strats sooo damn much anyway. lol. Anyway, I then saw one that fall (1989) in a local mucsic store and came sooo friggin' close to buyin' it. I ended up buying new wheels and tires for my SUV instead. :mad:

That total gold with the maple fretboard is sooooo good lookin' IMO. I'd never buy the Mexican one though unless I inquired about them. Unlike older Japanese Strats, I don't hear a heck of a lot of good things about The Mexican products. :confused:

[ELVIS]

Originally posted by doctor roth
Well, any links you wanna send my way would be appreciated. Ive got $AU1500 burning a hole in my pocket.

Click! (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FENDER-STRATOCASTER-MALMSTEEN-1988-FIRST-YEAR-MINT_W0QQitemZ250122217543QQihZ015QQcategoryZ2385Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

http://i14.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/a2/0c/35c7_12.JPG


:elvis:

[doctor roth]

Thats quite nice. Never played a scalloped neck. The price is pretty decent, although id imagine it will go for heaps more. Cheers ill keep an eye on it. Now I just need to practice my harmonic minor scales and my 3 string arpeggio sweeping............

[ELVIS]

That's a very very nice Custom Shop Malmsteen Stratocaster...

[ELVIS]

I'm guessing that Yngwie Strat will go for a lot...

The reserve is probably $2000 or more, easy...

This (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Fender-62-Vintage-Reissue-Stratocaster-USA-Made-NEW_W0QQitemZ330131146812QQihZ014QQcategoryZ33039Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is really nice...

http://members.optushome.com.au/edna/f14.JPG

http://members.optushome.com.au/edna/f9.JPG


:elvis:

[ELVIS]

Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/2005-USA-Fender-Stratocaster-strat-guitar-Excellent_W0QQitemZ150130663050QQihZ005QQcategoryZ 47069QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem)'s a good deal...

http://i10.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/a3/c6/d75d_1.JPG
http://i14.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/a3/c6/d68d_1.JPG



:elvis:

[doctor roth]

As they say, he who hesitates..............I came home last night (I may have been a little drunk) saw that red strat and thought NICE, Fell asleep and someone bought it.

I notice that YJM is gone too, removed. Someone must have offered a mint for it or the seller wasn't happy with the bidding

[ELVIS]

Yep, that Candy Apple Red American Strat went for $699 and the seller said he shipped worldwide...

Missed that one...

[ELVIS]

Here's another very good deal...

If I weren't up to my neck in building four guitars at the same I would jump on this (http://cgi.ebay.com/2003-USA-Yngwie-Malmsteen-Strat_W0QQitemZ190122740805QQihZ009QQcategoryZ4706 9QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)...

2003 USA Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster in one of my favorite colors...

http://i1.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/a4/c6/732e_1.JPG
http://i22.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/a4/c6/758d_1.JPG

That's about as low as you're likely to find on a high quality USA made specialized instrument...

And I predict these Yngwie Strats turning into collectors items at some point down the road...

In my opinion there's not a better Stratocaster made...


:elvis:

[jhale667]

That is NICE!!! :D

[ELVIS]

I was hoping you and our other axe slingin' brethren would see it...:cool:

[doctor roth]

agreed !! Nice axe Seeing if they'll ship over here now.......