A 2010 USA Standard Fender Stratocaster in "mint," near-collector condition (no dings, virtually no play wear, and includes all original case candy and the original case). A unique feature of this guitar is its "transition" serial number—consisting solely of digits—found on the back of the headstock; this numbering style was used only from late 2009 to early 2010. It is an ideal choice for a collector or a player seeking a reliable, affordable Stratocaster from a great production era. Regarding tone: The 2010 model features pickups that offer a slightly more direct, versatile sound and a more modern dynamic response compared to post-2012 models.

Technical Specifications (2010 Model)

Body & Finish: Alder. Polyurethane finish with a thinner undercoat to allow the wood to resonate more freely.

Neck: Maple with a "Modern C" profile; maple or rosewood fretboard (22 Medium Jumbo frets, 9.5" radius). Satin-finish back of the neck for a smooth feel; gloss-finish headstock face. Rolled fretboard edges for immediate playing comfort.

Hardware: 2-point tremolo bridge with bent-steel saddles (vintage style) and a high-density copper/metal tremolo block for improved sustain. Staggered tuning machines reduce the need for string trees.

Electronics: 3 American Standard Alnico V single-coil pickups. "No-Load" tone circuit for the bridge pickup: when turned to 10, the potentiometer completely disengages from the circuit, allowing the pure signal to pass through without high-end loss.