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For instance, there doesn't seem to be much info available on the 'A' serial number '62 Strat types.

Joe's a natural.

Hate when that happens.

These days, I'm more about just letting the guitar be what it is.

I have a 1990 American Standard Stratocaster that I've owned since new. Over the years, I've had a few different sets of Fender pickups in it, including vintage style. A few years ago, I went back to the original set and think that they sound great, although I've read a lot of negative...

Regardless of any confusion, the thread has been an interesting read. But, yes, I was only referring to all of the different variations of the 'American Standard' Strat. I made a mistake in my original post, but didn't see how to edit?

My own fault. I knew that the 'vintage' reference might not be well taken. ;)

And if it's true that the Time Machine '56 Strat comes stock with a set of Fender Fat 50s, then I already use them. :)

Yup, the American Standards are what I was referring to. And it would seem that the period in which Fender Fat 50s were used would be the era of the model sounding most vintage.

Thanks, John. I do think that mine is likely a mid-grade model. Probably a Basswood body, but it does have flat-poled alnico pickups. Full sized block, but not steel. Looks like an early 60s Lefthanded Fender Strat.

Sorry for the confusion. I was referring to the American Standard style groupings, through the years.

When did the 80s MIJ reissue Fenders start to make their way to USA and Canada? Are these reissue style guitars considered to be Standard models? I have an 'A' serial number MIJ '62 Strat and I've wondered how it ended up in Canada? I'm thinking that it's a 1984 or '85 model. Neck plate...

Within all of the different releases of the Fender American Strats, was there a model that you thought best delved into a vintage type sound?

Isn't the American Standard logo silver with black trim?

crawdaddy, I also have a 50th American Series Left handed. I remember ordering in about September of 2004, when Fender decided to do a run of Lefties. Before that, I don't believe that we were included.

I have an E9 1990 American Standard Strat with a very slim neck. I've read that Fender was trying to compete with fast-neck shredder guitars of that time.

I restaggered a set of Texas Specials and Custom Shop 54s to Lefty form. I still have the 54s in a Strat. It worked out fine, moving the magnets, but I wouldn't try it again. :)

With that headstock logo, it looks like the guitar was intended to be from a specific year? More like, 1964 or 1965. Very nice.

My NOS '51 Nocaster has 'RELIC' stamped under the pickguard.

The LPB Strat was likely used on 'In The Evening' from In Through The Outdoor. I feel that the Jimmy pic was onstage with Zeppelin in the latter days of the band. Guessing...

Just that it is rarely seen? Old and new. Jimmy Page had an early 60s LPB Strat that he used both live and in studio. It's the only celebrity user example that I know of.

I'm fortunate to own an LPB American Standard Strat from a special run back in 2011. A Lefty at that!

I thought he used pickup sets that were wound by John Suhr?

Blackie!

Congrats! Looks like a Player...