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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
    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?
        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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