Fender Strat

The item you are bidding on is a "LIKE NEW" MIM Fender Standard Stratocaster, it is White w/ a Mint Green Pickgaurd and Mint Green Knobs/Pickup Covers, Rosewood Fretboard, Ernie Ball Strings, Stock top and middle pickups with a upgraded lower pickup. You will not find a nicer used Strat for this price which includes a Twead Case that has no tears or dings with red interior. The guitar itself has no dings or wear at all. It comes with a Fender Strap as you can see in the pictures along with, white knobs and covers, tremelo bar, Ernie Ball Strings, various picks, and the backplate to the guitar which I took off to show off the springs. This is the guitar made famous by Clapton, Mayer, Hendrix, and many many more.. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to ask me and I will do my best to get back to you ASAP!! 100% Positive Customer Service is my #1 goal!! Have a great weekend and Happy Bidding!!!

*I only ship to the lower 48 states and will ship out next day of payment & I reserve the right to end the auction to a local buyer.

Thanks,

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Fender Standard Stratocasters, which are only made in Mexico (aka MIM).  "Fender Standard" is the  proper designation for a Mexican made 'Standard' Stratocaster. So "American Standard" = MIA, and "Fender Standard" = MIM. Some people call them "Mexican Standard" which is probably a better, more descriptive way to refer to them. These will have 'Made in Mexico' and a serial number right on the front of the headstock (except for certain vintage re-issue and deluxe models). The serial number will begin with 'MNx' for 90's models and 'MZx' for 2000 models, where 'x' = the last digit of the model year, followed by 5 or 6 other numbers. So a serial number beginning with 'MN3' will be a 1993 model and one starting with 'MZ3' will be a 2003 model. These typically sell new for approximately $399-$445  shipped to your door from the online discount places ( like www.musiciansfriend.com ) Sometimes a special issue will be more and prices may differ depending on color options. Keep these prices in mind before bidding on an auction.  It pays to do some research first! Stock Mexican made Standard Strats will routinely be offered for sale for between $250-$325 used on Ebay, depending on model year and condition. If you are patient you will be able to find a very nice one in this price range. This is not to say a nice used one is not worth a little more than that. It's just that you can easily find a very nice one cheaper, if that's your goal. If it's a very recent model (2007-2008) in great shape, with no issues, then it may be worth a little more, but just remember before you plunk down that much cash that you can  get a brand new 2008 model, which supposedly has a few upgrades over the previous years models, shipped to your door for $399-$435 (depending on color)  if you buy from one of the large online dealers such as Musicians Friend, or if you search the Ebay Stores for authorized Fender retailers. And sometimes you can get a scratch and dent item for closer to $300.
( NOTE: Some of the newer Mexican made models like the Classic and Deluxe models and the Artist models can be much more expensive....and nicer!... than the Standard models and rival the American models in sound, feel and quality!)