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FDP Forum / Fender Guitars: Stratocasters / 50th Anniversary American Series: The Face and Sound of the Real Strat :)
(This message was last edited by Harald at 01:59 PM, Oct 11th, 2011)
FDP Forum / Fender Guitars: Stratocasters / 50th Anniversary American Series: The Face and Sound of the Real Strat :)
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TeleYank
Usa/New YorkSep 29th, 2011 04:02 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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This thread will not die, my 50th is still alive and very well . Gets better as it ages.
Iron Man
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USA/Frisco Bay
My eyes are blind, but I can seeOct 1st, 2011 11:25 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Still around as well, with the 50th and its matching amp.
Harald
germanyOct 11th, 2011 01:58 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Any famous players performing with the 50th? The only one I saw was Albert Lee at the 2004 Strat Party (Wembley Arena, London). It was the AmSe with a nice grainy body. Sounded great!
yellowrubberduck
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Vancouver, CanadaOct 14th, 2011 10:05 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I've been playing my 50th a lot more lately. the truth is most of this year i've been playing a Gretsch. my 50th always puts a smile on my face... such a great tone! and yes! it's better with a rosewood neck... hehehehe
Stratboy56
So. California, USAJan 29th, 2012 02:48 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Is everyone still enjoying their 50th? Mine is still one of my favorites to gig with! :)
Gottabe
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Should'a bought a case for itJan 29th, 2012 07:26 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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IronMan, which 'matching amp' do you have?
"Still around as well, with the 50th and its matching amp."
MikeEC
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Mpls, Minnesoooota
Lunacy has found meJan 30th, 2012 09:51 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I think that is a Blues Junior in a sunburst finish...check IronMan's profile pictures.
Iron Man
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USA/Frisco Bay
My eyes are blind, but I can seeFeb 9th, 2012 11:00 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Gottabe:
Sorry for the late reply.
MikeEC got it right. The matching amp is indeed a Fender Blues Jr in sunburst just like the 50th..... and it is in my profile.
Sticky Fingers
Az, USA
Can't you hear me knockin....Feb 22nd, 2012 07:24 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Mine still has the plastic on the p'guard and tremelo plate.
I haven't picked up a guitar in ages, but the last week or so I've been thinking about taking this one out of it's case. I own quite a few Strats, including a few few vintage pieces, but this is the one that's calling for me. I went through almost two dozen before I settled on the one I have, a truly great Strat. I much preferred it over the CS 54's I tried.
Fender hit a home run with these.
guitars3
usaMar 10th, 2012 05:48 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Just bought a used 50th today. It's American select moh crimson red. Picked it up and brought it to be set up.
Iron Man
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My eyes are blind, but I can seeMar 11th, 2012 11:06 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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"It's American select moh crimson red"
The 2004 50th Strat anniversary was never produced in crimson red, only in two color sunburst and a MIM version in Aztec gold.
guitars3
usaMar 12th, 2012 03:52 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Well I went on Ebay yesterday and they have a black 50th. The one I bought is a 2004 per the ser# on the head stock. The back plate has the 50th logo. This guitar looks just like American Deluxe. It's at the place that does work for me and I'm gonna have them pull the neck and see if the ser#s match. If your curios goggle it. Better yet Guitar center in Rhode Island has it under their used gear if they havn't taken it off yet. This guitar might be going back for a refund. Could they made a special run of these for someone? Any comments. This is my first Fender so help me out hear guys' Thanks. I may have gotten screwed LOL but I can still return it.
Iron Man
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My eyes are blind, but I can seeMar 13th, 2012 12:01 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Guitars3:
There is a Fender 50th anniversary and a Stratocaster 50th anniversary. 2004 was the year of the Stratocaster 50th anniversary guitar.
The 2004 "spotless" 50th black Stratocaster on ebay is fake although the back plate logo is correct. I am pretty sure that Fender did not have a run of black ones. Call up Fender and they'll tell you if the serial number is correct for a 50th Stratocaster anniversary.
longhair55
michigan,usa
Hold my beer,..I'm gonna try someth'inMar 15th, 2012 03:14 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Guitars3:
All 2004 American made strats have the 50th anniversary neck plate.
The ones Fender made to specifically celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Strat only came in 4 models,.CS,Deluxe,AmSe,and the MIM one,..and as Iron Man said,.all were 2 tone sunburst/maple neck,.except the MIM which was "golden".
yellowrubberduck
Vancouver, CanadaMar 16th, 2012 09:09 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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longhair is right.
i see lots of people on ebay selling "50th ani's" but they are just strats madein 2004 with the 50th logo neck plate. and they try to sell for more than they should.
the differnce would be the wood is ash not alder and the pick ups are different. pick gaurd too
not that yours is a bad guitar, it's just not a 50th anniversary modal. so don't over pay :)
Fro
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FromanMar 19th, 2012 02:49 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Still loving these pickups in my 50th. Tuned to Eb thru a tubescreamer into my Supersonic is pure SRV.
yellowrubberduck
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Vancouver, CanadaJun 21st, 2012 11:26 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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wow... 8 years! still an amazing guitar! with a rosewood neck of course ;)
how many of us who bought in 2004 still have it?
JDR
Chesterfield, MO
It's only a hobbyJun 21st, 2012 02:20 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Still have mine. Great guitar. I don't plan on ever selling it.
54stratguy
Asheville, NC
Love the BluesJun 21st, 2012 08:55 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I bought mine in 2007 used and I will never sell it for anything. Best strat I ever owned.
Harald
germanyJun 22nd, 2012 02:44 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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After owning three beautiful 50th Strats I found a 2001 2-tone AMSE (ash/maple) with nice grainy & lightweight body and dropped in CS 54 pu´s. Basically the same guitars but the neck is a bit thicker which is more to my liking. Always wanted to keep one of the 50th but could´t get used to the thin neck shape, pity. Had to learn to live without the Anniversary neck plate and case badge, but it is possible. :-)
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