MODEL NUMBER
010-0908-(Color#)
010-1908-501: Limited ed. Ash Body, Blonde Finish & Gold Hardware (10/1987-1989)
BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose (polyester undercoat)
Body Shape: Stratocaster (early models with "Fullerton bodies")
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose
Neck Shape: "Slim"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage style
Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black dot; Narrow spacing
Truss Rod: Vintage Style
Skunk Stripe: Yes
Walnut Plug
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small headstock (early models had the "Smith headstock")
Logo: Spaghetti Logo
Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", "WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO", "ORIGINAL Contour Body"
ELECTRONICS
Pickups: Non-beveled staggered poles; Early Black, Grey or Red Bottom, later called US Vintage Single Coils
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck), Tone 2. (Mid)
Switching: 3-Position Blade (5-way kit included)
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: Vintage Style Tremolo
Saddles: Vintage Style; "FENDER"/"FENDER", early models same direction, since 1989-1990 reverse direction
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Kluson Style
String Tree: Wing
Hardware Finish: Chrome; Gold Plated w/blonde finish on ash body option (10/1987-1989)
Pickguard: White, 1-Ply, 8 Screws
Control Knobs: White
Switch Tip: White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Serial "V"
COLORS
(503) 2-Color Sunburst, (506) Black, (509) Candy Apple Red, (540) Fiesta Red, (541) Vintage White
Until 7/1990: (502) Lake Placid Blue
Since 1986 to 7/1990: (557) Surf Green
Since 7/1989 to 1992: (804) Daphne Blue
Since 7/1989 to 1996: (808) Ocean Turquoise
Since 1997: (844) Shoreline Gold
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: .010 to .046
ACCESSORIES
Tweed Case
5-way switch included
COMMENTS
1982-1/1985: Made in Fullerton
Late 1985-6/1998: Made in Corona
First appears in the Dec. 1981 price list, however, they did not begin shipping until toward the end of 1982
Replaced by American Vintage '57 Stratocaster
FENDER SAYS
This stunning, classic recreation recalls a year when rock & roll was still being born, and rock guitarists were discovering the exciting sound of Fender’s latest triumph. Here was the first guitar with three pickups and a tremolo of superior design as standard equipment.
The Stratocaster's bright, penetrating tone was the ideal vehicle for the new music, and the guitar quickly became the preferred choice of early rock legends. In over 25 years, its dominance has never faltered, and it remains the world's best selling guitar today.
Identifying features of the ’57 Stratocaster included old-style 3-color Sunburst finish, a single layer white pick guard, and the yellowed lacquer Maple neck.
010-0908-(Color#)
010-1908-501: Limited ed. Ash Body, Blonde Finish & Gold Hardware (10/1987-1989)
BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose (polyester undercoat)
Body Shape: Stratocaster (early models with "Fullerton bodies")
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose
Neck Shape: "Slim"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage style
Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black dot; Narrow spacing
Truss Rod: Vintage Style
Skunk Stripe: Yes
Walnut Plug
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small headstock (early models had the "Smith headstock")
Logo: Spaghetti Logo
Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", "WITH SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO", "ORIGINAL Contour Body"
ELECTRONICS
Pickups: Non-beveled staggered poles; Early Black, Grey or Red Bottom, later called US Vintage Single Coils
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck), Tone 2. (Mid)
Switching: 3-Position Blade (5-way kit included)
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: Vintage Style Tremolo
Saddles: Vintage Style; "FENDER"/"FENDER", early models same direction, since 1989-1990 reverse direction
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Kluson Style
String Tree: Wing
Hardware Finish: Chrome; Gold Plated w/blonde finish on ash body option (10/1987-1989)
Pickguard: White, 1-Ply, 8 Screws
Control Knobs: White
Switch Tip: White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Serial "V"
COLORS
(503) 2-Color Sunburst, (506) Black, (509) Candy Apple Red, (540) Fiesta Red, (541) Vintage White
Until 7/1990: (502) Lake Placid Blue
Since 1986 to 7/1990: (557) Surf Green
Since 7/1989 to 1992: (804) Daphne Blue
Since 7/1989 to 1996: (808) Ocean Turquoise
Since 1997: (844) Shoreline Gold
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: .010 to .046
ACCESSORIES
Tweed Case
5-way switch included
COMMENTS
1982-1/1985: Made in Fullerton
Late 1985-6/1998: Made in Corona
First appears in the Dec. 1981 price list, however, they did not begin shipping until toward the end of 1982
Replaced by American Vintage '57 Stratocaster
FENDER SAYS
This stunning, classic recreation recalls a year when rock & roll was still being born, and rock guitarists were discovering the exciting sound of Fender’s latest triumph. Here was the first guitar with three pickups and a tremolo of superior design as standard equipment.
The Stratocaster's bright, penetrating tone was the ideal vehicle for the new music, and the guitar quickly became the preferred choice of early rock legends. In over 25 years, its dominance has never faltered, and it remains the world's best selling guitar today.
Identifying features of the ’57 Stratocaster included old-style 3-color Sunburst finish, a single layer white pick guard, and the yellowed lacquer Maple neck.
ENG: The birth of the Vintage Series and Vintage Stratocaster in details
ITA: La nascita delle Vintage Reissue e le Vintage Reissue nei dettagli
ITA: La nascita delle Vintage Reissue e le Vintage Reissue nei dettagli
100% original and stunning Black "Fullerton" Stratocaster (Courtesy of Nino Fazio, realvintage.it). Rare black capacitor. Date on the neck 7 (or 9)-23-83, pots date week 48 of year 1982, serial number V011420. Light worn logo decal, because it was applied, as the original, on the nitro finish. Original 3-way switch was lost, so the 5-way original kit was installed. Original tweed with ash tray cover, manuals and case candy.
The third Vintage Stratocaster made in Corona
1988, courtesy of Reverb
1996 '57 Vintage Stratocaster, Courtesy of Paolo Poggiali
1989, courtesy of yeahmansguitars.com
