2002 Fender Standard Stratocaster | Part 1

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Initial Evaluation

This sunburst Fender Standard Stratocaster (MIM) has most certainly been used, abused, and played to death. According to the Guitar Dater Project website, the guitar "was made at the Ensenada Plant (Fender), Mexico in the Year(s): 2001 - 2002." Looking at the neck pocket stamp (Mar 13 2002), GDP's info is right on the money. Restoration work on this baby is not going to be easy, that's for sure. Stay tuned for updates. And now, some pics for you :) 

Front view

Rear view

Missing trem cavity cover and ground wire.

A full refret is in order here.

Pickguard off.

"MAR 13 2002"

One corner of the neck pu cover is worn through.

Finish is cracked and has peeled off in places.

Rather gnarly rewiring job.

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