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nevermind1567 · February 10th, 2013, 11:53 AM

I'm going to buy used stratocaster and I want to be sure it's genuine american standard. The tuners were replaced with spetzel locking ones, and the bridge pickup - with SD minihumb. No papers included.
I'll be able to carefully examine the guitar before buying. Is there something I'll have to pay close attention to?
There are some shots of the guitar. What can you tell me about it? Any signs of partscaster?

Post Toastie · February 10th, 2013, 12:13 PM

Looks legit. 1992 Fender Strat.

John C · February 10th, 2013, 03:32 PM

I agree - a legit 1992 American Standard. I'm not seeing any other mods than the Sperzels and Duncan bridge pickup you mentioned.

thumbpick · February 10th, 2013, 05:51 PM

92 standard

nevermind1567 · February 13th, 2013, 07:59 AM

Thank you for helping me to decide! )
I bought it. Right now it's standing next to me.
Finally I own true American Stratocaster. )

pondcaster · February 13th, 2013, 08:08 AM

Congrats, she's a beauty.

nevermind1567 · March 26th, 2013, 04:22 PM

Hello again.
I've just noticed that my strat is veneer finished, and I'm pretty sure of it. The interior seams leave no doubts. Can't say I'm not disappointed...
What do you think, how bad it is? Would you suggest replacing the body?

waparker4 · March 26th, 2013, 04:37 PM

http://www.strat-talk.com/forum/stra...-finished.html

The body may be 3-5 pieces but mnay not be veneer

Even so, if the guitar is a joy to play and sounds good, who cares?? Keep it the way it is

glen smith · March 26th, 2013, 04:39 PM

Replace the body? No way, that one looks great! Don't worry about the multiple wood pieces and the veneer. It looks good and it is an electric guitar. I would be proud to own it.

ScottJPatrick · March 26th, 2013, 04:44 PM

looks good to me, if it plays well too then absolutely nothing to worry about.

Jakedog · March 26th, 2013, 04:57 PM

They did veneer the bodies for several years. This was for cosmetic/cost saving reasons. It allowed them to make beautiful sunburst strats without having to use bigger (more expensive) pieces of wood. It's not uncommon at all. I wouldn't worry about it a bit. Those 90's Standards are great guitars. I have a '95 that the coroner will have to pry from cold dead hands before I'll part with it. Just play it and enjoy it man. Looks like a nice piece.

KevinB · March 26th, 2013, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevermind1567

Hello again.
I've just noticed that my strat is veneer finished, and I'm pretty sure of it. The interior seams leave no doubts. Can't say I'm not disappointed...
What do you think, how bad it is? Would you suggest replacing the body?

Yes, back then the sunbursts were veneered. It probably also has a swimming pool route. But do you really think that a non-veneered body will sound any different? I'd say just enjoy it. It's a very nice guitar and looks to be in excellent shape for a '92.

I have a '95 (lipstick red with rosewood board) in equally good shape. I have a Callaham trem block and saddles in but it's otherwise stock. It's a great guitar.

dhuber · March 30th, 2013, 11:35 PM

I know Fender used veneer in that era, because there is a veneer on my 94. It's no big deal. However I'd be surprised if that one was veneer.

February 10th, 2013, 11:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
nevermind1567 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moscow Posts: 7	Help me to identify genuine strat please! I'm going to buy used stratocaster and I want to be sure it's genuine american standard. The tuners were replaced with spetzel locking ones, and the bridge pickup - with SD minihumb. No papers included. I'll be able to carefully examine the guitar before buying. Is there something I'll have to pay close attention to? There are some shots of the guitar. What can you tell me about it? Any signs of partscaster?

February 10th, 2013, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Post Toastie Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Age: 58 Posts: 6,780	Looks legit. 1992 Fender Strat. __________________ I don't need no I.D.,I know who I am,I'm Tommy Bolin!

March 26th, 2013, 04:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
glen smith Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 63 Posts: 3,819	Replace the body? No way, that one looks great! Don't worry about the multiple wood pieces and the veneer. It looks good and it is an electric guitar. I would be proud to own it. __________________ Baie-St-Paul, Quebec, Canada

March 26th, 2013, 04:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jakedog Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cleveland,OH But my heart's still in TX Posts: 9,626	They did veneer the bodies for several years. This was for cosmetic/cost saving reasons. It allowed them to make beautiful sunburst strats without having to use bigger (more expensive) pieces of wood. It's not uncommon at all. I wouldn't worry about it a bit. Those 90's Standards are great guitars. I have a '95 that the coroner will have to pry from cold dead hands before I'll part with it. Just play it and enjoy it man. Looks like a nice piece. __________________ It's not a mini-van, it's a manly van, and it's awesome.

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February 10th, 2013, 03:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
John C Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Age: 50 Posts: 278	I agree - a legit 1992 American Standard. I'm not seeing any other mods than the Sperzels and Duncan bridge pickup you mentioned.

February 10th, 2013, 05:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
thumbpick Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: somewhereville Age: 43 Posts: 1,337	92 standard

February 13th, 2013, 07:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
nevermind1567 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moscow Posts: 7	Thank you for helping me to decide! ) I bought it. Right now it's standing next to me. Finally I own true American Stratocaster. )

February 13th, 2013, 08:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
pondcaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tryon, NC Age: 48 Posts: 1,863	Congrats, she's a beauty.

March 26th, 2013, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
nevermind1567 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moscow Posts: 7	Hello again. I've just noticed that my strat is veneer finished, and I'm pretty sure of it. The interior seams leave no doubts. Can't say I'm not disappointed... What do you think, how bad it is? Would you suggest replacing the body?

March 26th, 2013, 04:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
waparker4 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 4,789	http://www.strat-talk.com/forum/stra...-finished.html The body may be 3-5 pieces but mnay not be veneer Even so, if the guitar is a joy to play and sounds good, who cares?? Keep it the way it is

March 26th, 2013, 04:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
ScottJPatrick Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2011 Location: Scotland Age: 52 Posts: 485	looks good to me, if it plays well too then absolutely nothing to worry about.

March 30th, 2013, 11:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
dhuber Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wyoming Posts: 155	I know Fender used veneer in that era, because there is a veneer on my 94. It's no big deal. However I'd be surprised if that one was veneer.

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