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fender american stratocaster information please!?

after saving up my pocket money I chave found an american stratocaster which i could buy, i have tried otu strats before and know i like them, but i wanted to know 2 things

Hi! Yes, the serial number you reference does appear to be a legitimate range for a 2001 Stratocaster (see http://www.provide.net/~cfh/fender.html#serial). As far as the guitar construction and quality, American Standards are typically alder-bodied, and feature upgraded (from Mexican or Japanese equivalents) electronics and hardware. In reference to the quality level, having owned several Stratocasters over the years, I can say that the quality level is quite variable. Even within a particular year, you can get an instrument that looks and plays like a dream, versus one that just won’t feel right. Neck contour, style of frets, tuners, bridge construction, type of pickups, and are just some of the variables (from year-to-year) that contribute to tone and playability. Best route is to inspect the instrument closely, and play it through your own amplifier and effects (if possible). Hope some of this helps. Best regards, Dana

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