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This pre-owned Fender American Standard Stratocaster USA is an early example of a model that marked an important new era for Fender’s US production in the late 1980s. Dating to circa 1987–1988, this red-finished instrument combines the familiar Stratocaster formula with the thoughtful refinements that defined the American Standard series.
A maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard and 22 frets is paired with three single-coil Stratocaster pickups. The two-point American Standard tremolo and four-bolt neck construction with Micro-Tilt adjustment reflect the model’s more modern approach, while retaining the essential character of Fender’s enduring design.
For players and collectors seeking an early American Standard, this example’s appeal lies in both its place in Fender’s history and its unusually clean overall presentation. It offers a considered option for anyone looking for a vintage Fender Stratocaster in South Africa, without relying on an unverified production-year claim.
The guitar presents remarkably well for an instrument approaching four decades old and appears exceptionally clean for its age. Some signs consistent with a vintage, pre-owned instrument are naturally present. It is not being represented as mint.
The E4-prefix serial number alone does not establish the production year. Fender continued using these serial-number decals beyond their nominal dating period, and the American Standard Stratocaster was introduced later in the 1980s. Until the neck and neck pocket date stamps have been checked, this instrument is described as circa 1987–1988 rather than assigned a definitive year.
The red finish is believed to be Torino Red, but the official Fender finish colour has not yet been definitively verified.
