What finish is this?

J. Hayes · July 1st, 2009, 02:53 PM

I just got back from a buddy's house where he showed my his latest pawn shop prize which is this MIM Strat. I dont' think I've ever seen this finish before. It's like a metalic red or candy apple red but it's not shiney, sort of a flat red finish in a way. The guitar's in new shape and even had the film on the pickguard and back plate. He said he'd let me have it for $200 with a gig bag which seems like a pretty good deal. Anyone know what the finish might be called?...........JH in Va.

Kid Klash · July 1st, 2009, 03:11 PM

I'm guessing it's satin candy apple red. This finish is mentioned in one of these reviews :

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/r...ter+Satin/10/1

$200 for an "as good as new" MIM Strat is a steal of a deal IMHO.

garymaddox · July 1st, 2009, 03:19 PM

Good score! I've never seen one in satin CAR. Congratulate your buddy!

metropolis74 · July 1st, 2009, 04:04 PM

Not sure of the official Fender color name, but the Satin Strats were available in a few different colors. They have been discontinued for a while now. Your buddy's Strat is from ~2003 judging from the serial number. It's just a MIM Standard Strat with a satin finish and black plastic parts. Good deal for $200 if you like the feel of that finish.
Standard Satin Strat info

July 1st, 2009, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kid Klash Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PDX Posts: 199	I'm guessing it's satin candy apple red. This finish is mentioned in one of these reviews : http://reviews.harmony-central.com/r...ter+Satin/10/1 $200 for an "as good as new" MIM Strat is a steal of a deal IMHO. __________________ My band : www.theexecutivesmusic.com

July 1st, 2009, 04:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
metropolis74 Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shakopee, Minnesoter Age: 35 Posts: 530	Not sure of the official Fender color name, but the Satin Strats were available in a few different colors. They have been discontinued for a while now. Your buddy's Strat is from ~2003 judging from the serial number. It's just a MIM Standard Strat with a satin finish and black plastic parts. Good deal for $200 if you like the feel of that finish. Standard Satin Strat info __________________ Q: How did you find Fender? A: Turn left at Gibson.

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garymaddox Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Foat Wuth, Texus Posts: 490	Good score! I've never seen one in satin CAR. Congratulate your buddy!

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