25th Anniversary Stratocaster

Model#  010-0905-000

BODY

Wood: Ash (some have Alder)

Lacquer: Waterbased then Polyester

Shape: Standard Stratocaster (Anniversary decal on upper horn)

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black 11-Hole (With full cover Aluminum Shielding)

Serial: Neckplate | 6-Digits (starting at 250000 to 259999)

NECK

Wood: Maple + Skunk Stripe

Fretboard: Maple

Inlay: Black Dots

Side Inlay: Black Dots

Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane

Neck Profile: Standard “C”

Neck Thickness .900 - .960 (Varies)

Headstock: CBS Large Profile

Nut Width: 1-5/8"" (41.3 mm +/-)

Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Scale: 25.5"

Radius: 7.25”

#Frets: 21

Fretwire: Vintage Frets (Wider)

Trussrod: Heel Adjust Single-Action

MicroTilt: No

Contoured Heel: No

Heel Stamps: 8-Digit stamp.

HARDWARE

Bridge: 6-Screw Die Cast Mazak Bridge

• Mount Spacing: 2-7/32 (56.4mm)

• String Spacing: 2–7/32 (56.4mm)

Saddle: Die Cast Vintage Saddles (11.2mm)

Block: Mazak Die Cast

Trem Arm: 10-32

Tuners: 

• Sperzel Sealed Tuners (Fender Branded) (Early Models)
• Deluxe Closed Schaller (Fender Branded) (Later Models)

String Tree: 2 x Butterfly

Knobs: Black Knobs

Neckplate: 4-Bolt  “F” with 1954-1979 stamped + “25th Anniversary”+ Serial

Strap Buttons: Standard

ELECTRONICS

Switch: CRL Standard 5-Way / Black Tip

Wiring: Standard Selection (N/NM/M/MB/B)

Pots: 3 Pots

• 1 x CTS 250k Master Volume
• 2 x CTS 250k Tone (#1 for Neck #2 Middle)

Treble Bleed: Ceramic Dime 0.5uf

Pickup Config: SSS

Neck Pickup: Grey Bobbin Flush Pole Pickup  (5.70k)

Middle Pickup: Grey Bobbin Flush Pole Pickup  (5.90k)

Bridge Pickup: Grey Bobbin  Flush Pole Pickup  (5.80k)

ACCESSORIES & INFO

CASE: Molded Hardshell Case (Large Fender USA Logo)

Colors:

Pearl White (823) Waterbased (First ca 500 units)

Porsche Silver (000) (25th Anniversary Silver)

INFO:

Around 10.000 Guitars produced

The very first Anniversary Fender Stratocaster had a rather rocky start.

The first 500 guitars was finished in a waterbased poly coat in pearl silver color. This was an attempt of Fender to go more enviromental friendly. But those 500 had severe issues with the finish. It would dry up and crack/flake off in a short while.

Fended then launched a warranty return service to all customers with these guitars where owners could ship them back for a refinish in standard polyester if they wished. Many did return but also several did not chose to return it. This is very evident to this day on the finish.

The rest of the guitars was then switched to Porsche Silver Polyester finish.

Several of the early  guitars in the 000001-0000010 serials were given to accalimed guitarists. Rory Gallagher recieved one.

The Porsche Silver would fade into a more gold color over time.