Fender Standard Stratocaster *1992* with Vintage Tremolo, Rosewood Fretboard Black

Up for grabs is a cool example of an early MIM Standard Strat. Unlike newer MIM guitars, this 1992 has "medium" frets, silver logo, and a vintage style 6-screw tremolo - as well as an actual rosewood fretboard that Fender no longer offers on MIM guitars. Many prefer these due to the suburb necks that were used, feeling quite similar to the American Standards of the era. Some even go as far as to say that Fender used surplus American necks to build these - I don't add my thoughts on this, but it does indeed feel much like those guitars to play.

It has the typical ceramic pickups of the era, which sound good and have a nice, useable amount of output.

Typical 5 way switching allows quack, as well as tone controls for the neck and middle pickups. The neck is a standard C shape, and is comfortable without too much heft. These early models had a few quirky features that sets them apart from later Standard models, such as poplar (and occasionally basswood) bodies; making this guitar nice and light, and excellent for stage use.

Cosmetically it shows well on the stand. There is what appears to be a noticeable finish crack on the back. This extends out from the neck pocket; a common area for this. There is a smaller finish check on the other side as well. This does not impact the function of the guitar - and if not for this, I would describe the guitar as “very good” - “excellent“ condition.

It is currently setup with 9s, and the string height is around .070" at the 12th fret. It has been cleaned, frets polished, and fretboard oiled showcasing its beautiful dark grain. The truss rod functions as it should, and the pots, switch, and jack have been deox’d for quiet operation.