Wow woolbrig, me an you are working on the same thing. I think I've finished adding the specs for the current Squier line-up. There are a few pieces of information missing, mainly the country and year introduced. The year is especially important so we can determine the product line changed (i.e. When Bullet changed from laminated to solid body).If you can help provide info please do!
Also, I would like to have pics of the back of the headstock of each model. If you have one you can post it on the thread and I'll add it to the doc. Other pics that help with identification would be welcomed as well. Squier Double Fat Telecaster DeluxeNot sure about the Model # and the MSRP is also interpolated.
Fender American Deluxe StratocasterThis is it, the is the top of Fender’s American made production Stratocaster line. The Fender American Deluxe represents the latest in Stratocaster technology. It’s loaded with Fender’s most cutting edge Strat innovations and these innovations definitely put the American Deluxe Stratocaster a cut above all the other Strats. Let’s talk about a few of the features the make the American Deluxe such a fantastic Strat. All the following features come standard on the American Deluxe Stratocaster.Probably the biggest innovation on the American Deluxe Strat are the. These pickups solve the age old Stratocaster problem of 60 Cycle hum being caused by traditional single-coil pickups. The Samarium Cobalt pickups use Samarium Cobalt magnetic material along with traditional magnets and a stacked coil design to give you a traditional Strat tone without the annoying hum.
As I said, standard equipment on the American Deluxe Stratocaster.The next award winning innovation is the cleverly placed S-1 push/push switching system. It’s a push-button switch that’s cleverly hidden in the 2nd Tone control. With a push of the button you get 5 more pickup combinations in addition to the traditional 5 pickup combinations you get with the 5-position blade switch.
Here’s a look at all the pickup combinations you get on the American Deluxe Stratocaster:S-1 Switch Up:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup in ParallelPosition 3. Middle PickupPosition 4. Middle and Neck Pickup in ParallelPosition 5. Neck PickupS-1 Switch Down:Position 1. Bridge Pickup in Series with Middle PickupPosition 2.
Bridge Pickup in Parallel with Special Capacitor and in Series with Middle PickupPosition 3. Bridge/Middle/Neck Pickups with Neck and Bridge Pickups in Parallel and in Series with Middle pickupPosition 4. Neck Pickup in Parallel with Special Capacitor and in Series with Middle PickupPosition 5.
Neck Pickup in Series with Middle PickupAs you can see, that is an amazing variety of tonal options brought to you by a simple, well designed push button switch. Again, S-1 switching is standard equipment on the American Deluxe Stratocaster.You also get excellent Schaller designed, staggered locking tuners on the headstock. Locking tuners make changing strings on the American Deluxe Stratocaster an absolute breeze.
2004 Fender Standard Stratocaster Hh Specs
It’s as simple as inserting the string through the bridge, pulling the string through the locking tuner, tightening the lock, clipping the string and turning the tuner about a quarter turn to get your guitar in tune. No more hassle with slipping string windings, or strings popping out of the tuner while you’re trying to get them to grab hold of the string.
The fact that they’re staggered means your strings are pulled properly across the nut and it eliminates one of the two string trees found on older Stratocasters. This means the guitar plays better and stays in tune easier. Locking tuners are standard on the American Deluxe.You also get the well engineered two-point tremolo system with solid stainless steel block saddles. The two-point tremolo greatly decreases the amount of friction found in the old 5-point tremolo system which means is stays in tune much better when doing more radical bends. This is the same tremolo that Jeff Beck uses and you know how much he uses his.
The solid stainless steel block saddles have more mass than the cheaper bent-steel saddles found on the lesser Strats which means more sustain and a better anchor to the bridge. The tremolo also has a pop-in tremolo arm instead of the screw-in type making it much quicker to set up.You also get your choice of a C-shape or V-shape neck. A lot of people say the V-shape fits better in your hand but it really comes down to personal preference. I have have one of each neck and I personally do prefer the V-shape neck. What I really love about the necks though, are the smooth rolled edges that make the guitar feel silky smooth when you play it.
2004 Fender American Series Stratocaster
The frets are perfectly dressed right to the edge of rolled neck without any hanging over to snag your hand. It’s really a gorgeous neck with Abalone dot inlays on either Rosewood or Maple fingerboards.The neck pocket is also contoured to fit your hand more comfortably when playing the higher frets on the neck. It’s just a nice detail to have and Fender is really paying attention to player comfort by adding this feature to the American Deluxe Stratocaster.Make sure you check out the and the to see the evolution of this guitar.
I just bought a used DZ4. Locking tuners, noiseless scn pickups, a humbucker bridge maybe an atomic?? Not sure, 2 point trem, s1 switch and really cool. A roller nut!
It is the tri burst with a Rosewood neck. Neck plate is a normal fender corona, no mention of Anniversary model, I’ve been all over the net looking for the proper specs, so far your site has the most of it, and accurate too, but nowhere is there a mention of the roller nut.
The original owner told me it came that way new. Anyhow an awesome guitar!!.
I just ordered a used American Deluxe from Guitar Center. It is being shipped to me now, but when I did some research online I’m confused about the info that the salesman gave me. I called the store asking specifically about the neck. I wanted to know if it had the v profile and if it had the compound radius. He told me yes on both, but from what I’ve found online I’m not sure he is correct.It has a serial number beginning with DZ6, and it has a rosewood neck.
When I put the serial number into the Fender site it says “American Deluxe Stratocaster® “V” Neck (2004-2010).” But, I’ve read in other places that the rosewood neck on this model have a C profile and 9.5 radius. Could you help me find some info on this guitar? I own a 2005 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Tungsten Rosewood Fretboard Abalone Inlays Bill Lawrence “Samarian Cobalt Nickel” single coil pickup’s. Mine came with the Black/Silver “Moto” Pickguard and Back Plate. The neck is very comfortable and the body has deep contours.
I use a 4 1/2″ Leather Bass Guitar Strap to lighten the load as this Strat is Heavy!! I do not use the S-1 Switch as I do not like any of the S-1 tones. There is a setting for all (3) pickup’s on at the same time. To me that sounds horrible. The bridge pickup is hot and works very well to get that Foreigner “Double Vision” tone and that Bad Company “Burnin’ Sky” tone.
I love this Strat. I love it so much that I sold off all of my Fender Stratocaster’s as this one does it all.
I sold my 1987 Fender AVRI ’62 Stratocaster, 2014 Fender “60th Anniversary” ’54 Reissue Stratocaster, 1997 Fender “California Series” Stratocaster, 1990 Fender “Custom Shop” Eric Clapton Stratocaster, 1994 Fender Jeff Beck Stratocaster, 2010 Fender “Custom Shop” David Gilmour” Stratocaster, and my 1990 Fender AVRI ’57 Stratocaster (Red Maple Neck EMG SA’s with EMG “EXP” and “SPC”) David Gilmour Copy. Although I spent a lot of time and money on those other Strat’s this 2005 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster does it all. I was always worried at gigs that someone would steal my “high end” Strat’s. I mean having a Clapton Strat, a Gilmour Strat, and a ’54 Reissue Strat sitting on their guitar stands brought a lot of attention from audience members. One guy even tried to distract me as his friend tried to make off with my $4,550.00 Fender “Custom Shop” David Gilmour Stratocaster. What is wrong with people? Now I had a friend design and build me (2) guitar stands which have built in alarm systems so if anyone tries to nick my Strat or Gibson Les Paul Custom, the guitar will not release from the weighted guitar stand and the ear piercing alarm system will go off deterring anyone from attempting to steal either of my stage guitars.
Those (2) weighted stands with the built in audible alarm system give me piece of mind and I can relax between sets not worrying about someone trying to nick my guitars. I am the “proud” owner of a 2005 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Tungsten with Rosewood Fretboard. The Fender American Deluxe Series instruments are without question a big leap forward from the more tradition American Standard Series. The engineering and design that went into building these amazing instruments takes the Fender legacy to a whole new level. Although not for everybody, these are outstanding Stratocaster’s for the modern forward thinking guitarist. I have been playing Fender Reissue Stratocaster’s for well over 20 years.
I started with a 2008 Fender American Deluxe Telecaster Aged Cherry ‘Burst Maple Neck which really impressed me as to what a true “top shelf” Fender instrument can be. For me the modern features fit my playing style, desired tone, exceptional playing ease, and the super solid build quality with top shelf hardware and electronics. Mine being a 2005 has the Bill Lawrence designed “Samarian Cobalt” single coil pickup’s which have a more modern sound and this aspect of the instrument works for my tendency to play with moderate to high gain. No feedback, no 60 cycle hum, no hiss, but a really smooth noiseless aggressive tone rich with harmonic overtones and a wonderful increase in output power. The fit and finish are second to none. A bit heavier than the above mentioned Reissue Stratocaster’s but worth the extra weight for that solid quiet aggressive modern Stratocaster tone.
I play through Marshall vacuum tube amplifiers and the “SCN” pickup’s feel as though they are a perfect match for my playing style and tone. Great job Fender. My 2005 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster is a life time keeper.
I couldn’t be happier. I have owned and played Fender AVRI ’62 Stratocaster’s and I also bought the Fender “60th Anniversary” 1954 Reissue Stratocaster. Being a staunch Les Paul player I only owned one Reissue Strat at a time. I owned a ’62 Fiesta Red for well over 20 years.
2004 Mexican Stratocaster Specs
I sold it for 4X what I paid for it. So, I ended up with the ’54 Reissue with the COA and everything. While it was an outstanding “first year” Stratocaster I found it to be sort of limiting.
Luckily I knew about the Bill Lawrence “Samarian Cobalt” pickup’s as I was a “Guitar Broker” for about (4) years. I flipped an awesome 2008 Fender American Deluxe Telecaster Aged Cherry ‘Burst. That was how I found out about these awesome pickup’s. Long story short, I made a straight up trade with Dave’s Music Shop. I sent them my ’54 Reissue Strat and they sent me a “MINT” 2005 or DZ5 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster Tungsten Rosewood Fretboard. This is without question the absolute BEST Fender Stratocaster I have ever owned and/or played. It is a true modern amazingly designed and engineered “TOP SHELF” Strat.
This Strat sounds incredible, plays like butter, stays in tune like a “Floyd Rose” and has the best of the best hardware and tone woods. This is my one and only Fender Stratocaster and it will be with me for the rest of my life. It came in the original Fender HSC with all the factory paperwork and case candy too. It’s like an NOS DZ5 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster. Look no further as these are the BEST Strat’s ever made by Fender.