Fender Telecaster '52 RI & Fender Stratocaster '57 RI
by Bob Shade
(West Chester, Oh., 45069, USA)
Hi,
The serial number stamped on the bridge of the Telecaster is 3993, the neck date is 4/12/83.
The serial number on the Stratocaster is V001804 stamped on the rear neck plate, and it has a neck date of 5/82 (can't remember the exact day)
I'm trying to determine if these guitars were built in the Fullerton, Ca. Plant.
Any tips for identifying Fullerton built Fenders would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your help, I have made the appropriate donation of $4.00 for the info on two guitars. Please advise if there is anything else I can provide to assist you.
Be well,
Bob
ANSWER
The factory of origin is indicated by the serial numbers on Fender guitars.
The Strat serial number with the V indicates that the guitar is from the U.S. Vintage Series
made at the Corona Plant (Fender), USA.
The Telecaster is interesting--
The serial number indicates that your guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - Pre CBS Era), USA in 1954. Since the neck date is different, I am wondering if this is the original neck.
Hope this helps!
Lynne
