Please tell me about Cherry Sunburst Std. Stratocasters

[Strat-NRW83]

Hi,
I bought myself a chinese Std Strat a couple of months ago and found different statements about the specs.

Serialnumber begins with CY, followed by nine numbers. I guess the guitar is from 2012 as the first two numbers are 12xxxxxxx.
I've learned, it's from the Yako plant but what about the body- and fretboard wood? Agathis or Alder? Indian Laurel or Rosewood?

Thank you all in advance and have a nice weekend!

 

[Ace38]

Officially they're supposed to be alder, however inconsistency is a consistent hallmark of Squier so it could be alder or agathis. The only ones I'd 100% say yes are always alder are 2003's, the first year of this "limited" color finish. I've got 5 of them, two 03's, an 05, an 06 and a 12 and the grain patterns vary wildly enough that I feel pretty comfortable with my opinions on materials.

However, Squier didn't start with Indian Laurel on fretboards till 2017, confirmed by a user over at Squier-Talk via Fender.

 

[Exhead]

The one you bought is in killer condition congrats. They are really nice just stock. Of course they are a great mod platform but stock they sound and feel great with a proper setup. Congrats on a beauty.

Mine has a CY03 serial. Model Information

Full Fender specs on mine from Fender. Made for one year 1/2003 - 1/2004

Model Name: Squier Standard Stratocaster
Model Number: 032-1603-530

Neck: Maple, C-Shape,
(Polyurethane Finish)

Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5” Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width at Nut: 1.650” (42 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Standard Die-Cast Tuners
Bridge: Synchronous Twin-Pivot Tremolo
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Pickups: 3 Alnico Magnet Single-Coil Pickups
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Colors: (530) Cherry Sunburst,
(Polyurethane Finish)
Strings: Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n 073-0250-003
UNIQUE FEATURES: Large ‘60s Style Headstock,
Gold and Black Squier Logo,
Engraved Neckplate,
White Plastic Parts,
Dot Position Inlays
Source: China
MSRP: $332.99
Introduced: 1/2003
Discontinued: 1/2004
Notice: Prices and Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

 

[Ace38]

The one you bought is in killer condition congrats. They are really nice just stock. Of course they are a great mod platform but stock they sound and feel great with a proper setup. Congrats on a beauty.

Mine has a CY03 serial. Model Information

Full Fender specs on mine from Fender. Made for one year 1/2003 - 1/2004

Model Name: Squier Standard Stratocaster
Model Number: 032-1603-530

Neck: Maple, C-Shape,
(Polyurethane Finish)

Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5” Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Width at Nut: 1.650” (42 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Standard Die-Cast Tuners
Bridge: Synchronous Twin-Pivot Tremolo
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Pickups: 3 Alnico Magnet Single-Coil Pickups
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Colors: (530) Cherry Sunburst,
(Polyurethane Finish)
Strings: Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042), p/n 073-0250-003
UNIQUE FEATURES: Large ‘60s Style Headstock,
Gold and Black Squier Logo,
Engraved Neckplate,
White Plastic Parts,
Dot Position Inlays
Source: China
MSRP: $332.99
Introduced: 1/2003
Discontinued: 1/2004
Notice: Prices and Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

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I love that you put that up there, cause it really illustrates how Squier changes things up. You have this, but if you look at the 03 Squier catalog you see it listed as alder. Consistently inconsistent.

 

[Strat-NRW83]

Thanks!
I think I'll go for a black 3-ply pickguard. Any recommendations for one which fits perfectly?

Did someone already change the pickups?