Hi guys Working on a 2005 USA strat, I just can't figure which model it is..... Of particular interest are the pups: Uneven staggered poles Bridge 5.9k Mid 4.8k Neck 5.9k Middle pup is [b]not[/b] RWRP ! [b]I'm also intrigued by the low output/value of the pups[/b] 9.5" radius fingerboard 6 point trem, with vintage bent steel saddles, and a big block Burst colouring, thin matt finish, Rosewood fretboard Serial Z5025211 2005 in the Corona plant

Not a special?

studmissile wrote: Not a special?

I don't know.
I also can't figger out why the super low output middle pup? and non RWRP

Is it not a Highway 1, Dave?

Errrm...no idea. The non-rwrp middle pup makes me suspect a re-issue. Or someone changed pickups?

Found this doc detailing the flavours of strat's over the years interesting : https://docs.google.com/document/d/17pnLUAa3kTicpSE1UgsICcWUlRMq1rIE88DRGSbeDXE/edit?pli=1

Maybe pop a post on SA Music Store (FB). There's a few GFSA'ers who hang around there, they are encyclopedic in their knowledge.

Rowen M wrote: Is it not a Highway 1, Dave?

Yeah, I forgot about highway 1's!

Thanks guys

Rowen, you may be right about it being a Hwy 1, pre 2006 upgrade.
When I first opened it up, it had a greasebucket tone mod, which I thought had been retro fitted, as the soldering job was worse than a 3 year old. I removed that, but noticing that the tone pots are Alpha and not CTS, perhaps these pots needed to be replaced and then the greasebucket circuitry was reconnected (by somebody not qualified)

I've emailed fender, and hope they can shed some light ....

Will let y'all know
Shot 8)

As per Action Arnie's suggestion, I emailed consumerrelations@fender.com with the serial no. requesting model and specs ....

Within 6 hours i had their response . . . .wow ? what service !
Check out what they sent .....

The serial number you have provided corresponds with a Highway 1 Stratocaster w/rosewood fret board in 3-Tone Sunburst finish manufactured 02/2005. The factory specs for this specific model are listed below.
Model Name: Highway OneTM Stratocaster®
Model Number: 011-1100-(Color#) and 011-1102-(Color#)
Series: Highway OneTM Series
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple, Modern “C” Shape,
(Satin Polyurethane Finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood (p/n 011-1100) or Maple (p/n 011-1102), 9.5” Radius (241mm)
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Nut: 1.6875” (43 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender®/Ping® Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
Pickguard: 3-Ply White
Pickups: 3 Vintage Style Single-Coil Strat® Pickups with Staggered Pole Pieces, Alnico Magnets
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), GreasebucketTM Tone Circuit, (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)

Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup), GreasebucketTM Tone Circuit, (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)
Colors: (300) 3-Color Sunburst,
(327) Sapphire Blue Transparent,
(338) Crimson Red Transparent,
(339) Cocoa Transparent, (Disc. 9/2003),
(348) Teal Green Transparent,
(367) Honey Blonde,
(Satin Acrylic Lacquer Finish,)
Strings: Fender® Super Bullets® 3250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n 073-3250-003
Case: Deluxe Gig Bag
Other Features: Satin Acrylic Lacquer Body Finish,
White Plastic Parts,
Original Headstock Shape,
Original Body Shape with “Original Contour Body” Decal on Headstock,
H/S/H Pickup Routing
Source: U.S.
Accessories: Deluxe Gig Bag
U.S. MSRP: $899.99
INTRODUCED: 7/2002
DISCONTINUED: 7/2006
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod Wrench #023811 (1/8” Hex)
Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench #0050919000 (Hex 1.5mm)
COMMENTS: Replaced by 011-1160- and 011-1162 (Upgrade) in 7/2006.
In 7/2005, Controls changed from Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup), to GreasebucketTM Tone Circuit.
(300) 3-Color Sunburst added 7/2003
NOTICE: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

Highway 1, ....good call Rowen.
Know I know what I am working with . . . 8)
I would certainly advocate emailing fender with your queries. They certainly know their stuff, and are very willing to assist.

Cool stuff, I got a similar spec sheet from them. I was very impressed.

slyd wrote: Highway 1, ....good call Rowen.

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