Which tele did I get? Help if you can

monson99 · April 25th, 2008, 12:58 PM

The decal on the pickguard said "american telecaster." The store said it was "last year's model." Of course, the Fender website has all kinds of info about the current model specs. But, how do I get the specs for mine?
Serial number: Z5042474, which the Fender site puts at 2005.
Thanks to anyone that can help.

ajgus · April 25th, 2008, 01:02 PM

Welcome. Just a stab...but I'm gonna say American Stanard. Pics would certainly help, though.

mellecaster · April 25th, 2008, 01:14 PM

Ditto on the Pics...unless you actually Enjoy random Speculation.....

jwells393 · April 25th, 2008, 01:21 PM

The Fender Frontline catalog used to have a specification chart. I have the 2005 catalog but it appears they stopped including the chart that year. Doesn't seem to be in the 2006 issue either. Looks like 2004 was the last year for it.

robt57 · April 25th, 2008, 01:31 PM

Last year my aRsss, go get him to give you some money back!! ;)

When he sez he made a mistake, tell him he can fix it with $90.00 back.

guitarzan13 · April 25th, 2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robt57

Last year my aRsss, go get him to give you some money back!! ;)

When he sez he made a mistake, tell him he can fix it with $90.00 back.

+1

monson99 · April 25th, 2008, 06:23 PM

I almost forgot - the guitar has a little button on the back of the headstock: "60ith anniversary" -- that must mean 2005, right?

jwells393 · April 25th, 2008, 06:29 PM

No .............2006. When did you buy it. If you bought it in 2007, it was last year's model at the time.

monson99 · April 25th, 2008, 08:10 PM

I bought it last night. Either way, it's a 2006, good to know.

jwells393 · April 25th, 2008, 08:31 PM

With regard to the button on the back of the headstock. 2006 was the 60th Anniversary of the founding of Fender in 1946. The button was put on almost all Fenders that year. In a few years people will see a Fender with the button and think it's the 60th Anniversary Model............. just like some did with guitars that had the 50th Anniversary sticker.

April 25th, 2008, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
monson99 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: modesto, ca Age: 52 Posts: 9	Which tele did I get? Help if you can The decal on the pickguard said "american telecaster." The store said it was "last year's model." Of course, the Fender website has all kinds of info about the current model specs. But, how do I get the specs for mine? Serial number: Z5042474, which the Fender site puts at 2005. Thanks to anyone that can help.

April 25th, 2008, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
ajgus Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 2,325	Welcome. Just a stab...but I'm gonna say American Stanard. Pics would certainly help, though. __________________ "If you don't have a toothbrush & you don't have a Telecaster...you're in trouble"- Jim Weider

April 25th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
mellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,772 17 Photos	Ditto on the Pics...unless you actually Enjoy random Speculation..... __________________ I have never owned an Ipod or Blackberry..and doubt that I ever will......

April 25th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,245 101 Photos	The Fender Frontline catalog used to have a specification chart. I have the 2005 catalog but it appears they stopped including the chart that year. Doesn't seem to be in the 2006 issue either. Looks like 2004 was the last year for it. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

April 25th, 2008, 06:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,245 101 Photos	No .............2006. When did you buy it. If you bought it in 2007, it was last year's model at the time. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

April 25th, 2008, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
robt57 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lost Yankee in Nashville Age: 51 Posts: 3,712 21 Photos	Last year my aRsss, go get him to give you some money back!! ;) When he sez he made a mistake, tell him he can fix it with $90.00 back.

April 25th, 2008, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
monson99 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: modesto, ca Age: 52 Posts: 9	I almost forgot - the guitar has a little button on the back of the headstock: "60ith anniversary" -- that must mean 2005, right?

April 25th, 2008, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
monson99 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: modesto, ca Age: 52 Posts: 9	I bought it last night. Either way, it's a 2006, good to know.

April 25th, 2008, 08:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,245 101 Photos	With regard to the button on the back of the headstock. 2006 was the 60th Anniversary of the founding of Fender in 1946. The button was put on almost all Fenders that year. In a few years people will see a Fender with the button and think it's the 60th Anniversary Model............. just like some did with guitars that had the 50th Anniversary sticker. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.