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Just bought a guitar, want some info about it?
Just bought what I believe is a 1999 Fender Stratocaster Plus Hardtail (no tremolo) in black pearl dust color with a black faceplate. Maple top, rosewood fretboard. Active custom EMG pickups. I believe I got a real steal on this. There are a couple of nicks in the body, but nothing more than expected from an instrument that's been played. What's the rarity of this specific model? I haven't seen very many Strat Pluses that are hardtail, much less any Strat. Any Fender experts out there?
Yeah, I'm pretty new to guitars to begin with, so no need to be a d*** :). I'm talking specifically about hardtails strat pluses, not strats in general. Thanks for a constructive response. I got a good deal on it regardless, I'd be able to sell it back for more than I paid for it immediately I'm sure.
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- TorbjornLv 710 years agoFavorite Answer
If it is a genuine Stratocaster Plus, then it is indeed an excellent guitar - it's in perfect working order. It's true that there are a huge number of Strats with hardtail (got a couple myself). You are right though that there are likely far fewer as far as the Strat Plus goes.
Be aware that there is quite a number of forgeries with upscale Fender guitars. The decals and other bits and pieces are easy to make/fake and replace.
And as always - if the price is too good to be true (like you indicate: a steal), it probably isn't true... Hope yours is the exception to the rule.
Source(s): 45+ years of setting up, repairing, playing and dealing with guitars - owning a number of Fender guitars. - 10 years ago
****, dude. I haven't touched let alone seen a Fender Stratocaster in years...
- 10 years ago
Sorry to disappoint you but they are as common as flies in summer. I hope you got it for a good price though and that you have many years of enjoyment playing it.
Source(s): Owner of a modest collection of guitars including a 1974 Fender Stratocaster.
