Fender 'Mark Knopfler' Signature Series Stratocaster (0117800-815) - Owners list

[foma]

Maybe it's a combination Strat like mine

[foma]

If body is non-genuine, check if it has nitro or poly finish, simply put a light on it and see if you can sight the wood grain underneath the lacquer.

[dustyvalentino]

Hmm, doesn't sound good. 

[vgonis]

Keep your head. Check if you can with the seller. Ask in detail.

[AKW1987]

It is pretty much new, I've been e-mailing Fender regarding this sent them pictures and all relevant information and today they confirmed that it was authentic. Such a relief, I probarly should have done more research and asked for clearer pictures but I only had 30 mins to make the decision! thanks for your help guys

[dustyvalentino]

Very strange. Did they confirm that some strats were issued with blank neck plates?

[Knopflerfan]

 
Did you manage to ask the seller whether he kept the original neck plate - Can' believe it would have worn that badly?

[AKW1987]

The seller hasn't messaged much since I bought it, I don't think it would have worn because the guitar is in new condition. I've had Fender look into it and tell me that its genuine. For as long as I own it it will not bother me that much because I know its genuine its just if I ever parted with it.

[vgonis]

That is the spirit! Wishes for many happy and creative hours of playing! 

[dustyvalentino]

Problem will be of you try to sell it. Personally I would be taking it apart to make sure everything is right.

[Knopflerfan]

The seller hasn't messaged much since I bought it, I don't think it would have worn because the guitar is in new condition. I've had Fender look into it and tell me that its genuine. For as long as I own it it will not bother me that much because I know its genuine its just if I ever parted with it.

What is the production date from Fender for this guitar? and have you confirmed the date given by Fender with the dates on the neck inner?

[AKW1987]

just got another email from Fender, its a 2005 model I haven't taken the neck off to check but I will be taking it down to my local guitar shop for them to check it out, clean, restring.

[Knopflerfan]

SE00100 manufactured in 2005 - erm strange

My very own SE00616 was indeed manufactured in 2003....

[foma]

Knopflerfan, I think you confused SE00100 Strat with AKW1987's one.

[dustyvalentino]

A 9 year old guitar that looks like new but someone has felt the need to replace the the neckplate?

Sorry, but alarm bells ringing all over the place for me here. With the greatest respect for Fender, I don't believe you can say for certain that the guitar is legit based on photographs.