Submitted by Name: Randy P From: Round Rock, TX E-mail: Contact
Comments: Hey Xhefri! I love your site, nice work! My Lake Placid Blue strat sounds just like the guy who signed before me - E488712, gold lace sensors, Wilkinson nut, Sperzel tuners. I found my guitar on consignment at a place I took lessons around 1994. Each week I'd walk in and drool over that guitar - it was my destiny. I bought it a few months later. It wasn't until about 5 years ago when I considered selling it for an upgrade that I finally learned, partly because of your website, what a rare and collectible guitar I had. Of course I could never sell it! It is still in great shape today.
I play in church each Sunday and a new guy walked up and asked if it was a Strat Plus - I was so impressed he knew what it was. Then over the next year, 2 new guitar players (who didn't know each other) join our band and guess what kind of guitars they both have? That's right, Strat Plus! So all 3 of us play Strat Plus's each week. What are the chances?
Thanks again and take care! Randy
Added: July 17, 2011
Submitted by Name: Bob schilling From: napa ca.&papeete tahiti E-mail: Contact
Comments: Icould not believe this web site,its great and helped me so much with my I D of my strat plus im very greatful for what you have done with this site.thanks BOB S
Added: July 16, 2011
Submitted by Name: Raven Lynch From: San Francisco, CA E-mail: Contact
Comments: Great site and very informative. You helped me to recall which year I bought my Strat Plus...All I could remember was that it was the first year that they sold the Strat + and I received mine fresh from the factory in early June.
I've been able to determine that it's a 1987 model (E484001). She's a beauty! Lake Placid Blue (I believe that's what Fender called it) and has been my primary "go-to" guitar for over 24 years. The pickups were Gold Lace Sensors but the writing has all but worn off.. A small amount of gold lettering is still visible. I've got pics available if you're interested.
Cheers!
Added: July 15, 2011
Submitted by Name: Jimi Davis From: Florida E-mail: Contact
Comments: I kind of specialize in MIJ strats on ebay and came across a Foto Flame you might like to see.This one has three "hamburglars". Item #250846689360.My stores name is "Axes Bold As Love Guitars". I thank you for this site,I have used it to learn plenty.Thanks, Jimi
Added: June 28, 2011
Submitted by Name: John Stokes From: San Jose, CA E-mail: Contact
Comments: Thanks to you I now know exactly what I have. A 1990 Deluxe American Standard Strat.
What tuners are on that thing and what size holes do they need? I have to replace the neck!
Thanks!
Added: June 27, 2011
Submitted by Name: Chris From: California E-mail: Contact
Comments: Nice information!
I've had a Strat Plus Deluxe for 15 years that came with Bartolinis. Fortunately, the original Lace Sensors were included, and thanks to your pics, I'm able to determine their original positions.
Now I can reinstall the Red/Silver/Blue Lace Sensors to sound like it should!
Thanks again!
Added: June 26, 2011
Submitted by Name: Roxxi, Juli Roxx From: Portland, OR, USA E-mail: Contact
Comments: Xhefri I play left handed and want to get a butterscotch reissue tele with a fat v neck MIJ. I can't buy an American 52' Fender tele reissue for $1600. Do you have any left handed telecasters with a fat v neck, know of any or have any ideas for me? Your site is beautiful and pictures of some of those telecasters reminds me how hard it is to find good inexpensive left handed guitars. I still love your beautiful photos and descriptions. Where do you live Xhefri? Sun, luv and music Roxxi, Juli Roxx
Added: June 24, 2011
Submitted by Name: Heater From: Ontario, Canada E-mail: Contact
Comments: Great site! Lots of info here. Look forward to visiting many times.
Added: June 22, 2011
Submitted by Name: Roel Vanbuel From: Belgium E-mail: Contact
Comments: Beautiful site! Nice info!
Added: June 21, 2011
Submitted by Name: Billy's Bass Place From: USA E-mail: Contact
Comments: Site Is Always Helpful When I have To Double Check Some Japan Fender History
Name: Randy P
From: Round Rock, TX
E-mail: Contact
Hey Xhefri! I love your site, nice work! My Lake Placid Blue strat sounds just like the guy who signed before me - E488712, gold lace sensors, Wilkinson nut, Sperzel tuners. I found my guitar on consignment at a place I took lessons around 1994. Each week I'd walk in and drool over that guitar - it was my destiny. I bought it a few months later. It wasn't until about 5 years ago when I considered selling it for an upgrade that I finally learned, partly because of your website, what a rare and collectible guitar I had. Of course I could never sell it! It is still in great shape today.
I play in church each Sunday and a new guy walked up and asked if it was a Strat Plus - I was so impressed he knew what it was. Then over the next year, 2 new guitar players (who didn't know each other) join our band and guess what kind of guitars they both have? That's right, Strat Plus! So all 3 of us play Strat Plus's each week. What are the chances?
Thanks again and take care!
Randy