Model# 10-9800-XXX (Ebony)
BODY
Wood: Alder with Figured Maple Cap on Top & Bottom)
Lacquer: Polyurethane
Shape: Standard Stratocaster
Pickguard: 3-Ply White / 4-Ply White Shell (Some Colors since 1994)
Pickup Routing: Swimming Pool
Serial:
E+6 digits (1990) (Front under Decal)
N+6 digits (1991-2000) (Headstock Rear)
NECK
Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Ebony
Fret Markers: Abalone White Dot
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Profile: Modern “C”
Neck Depht .810-.880 (+/- Hand finished until 1993)
Headstock: Classic Style Small
Nut Width: 1.687” (43 mm)
Nut Material:
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 9.5”
#Frets: 22
Fretwire: 6100 Jumbo
Trussrod: Bi-Flex Headstock Adjust
MicroTilt: Yes
Neck Stamps: Penciled Date
HARDWARE
Bridge:
Saddle:
Trem Arm:
Tuners:
String Tree: None (by factory default)
Knobs: Standard White Knobs
Neckplate: 4-Bolt | Slanted “Fender”
Strap Buttons: Standard
Other: Hipshot Tremsetter (On most models)
ELECTRONICS
Switch: 5-Way SuperSwitch / White Tip
Wiring: Custom Wiring N/NM/M/MB/B
Pots: 3 Pots
AUX: 3-Way DPDT Swith for Humbucker
• UP: Humbucker Out Of Phase
• MIDDLE: Humbucker in Series
• DOWN: Coil Split to Single Coil
Pickup Config: HSS
Neck Pickup: Lace Sensor Blue
Middle Pickup: Lace Sensor Silver
Bridge Pickup: Dual Lace Sensor Red (Silver in 1989)
ACCESSORIES & INFO
CASE: Standard Molded Case
INFO:
1989 had Silver/Silver/Blue Lace Sensors.
Colors:
STANDARD COLORS:
Crimson Burst (828)
Blue Burst (836)
Antique Burst (837)
Ebony Burst (835) (1990-1992)
Firestorm Red (878) (1991-1992)
Mystic Black (819) (1993-1997)
Black (806) (1997-1998)
Blue Metal Burst (851)
Violet Metal Burst (852)
Stars & Stripes (853)
Assembled in Fender Arizona
BRIDGE UPGRADE INFORMATION
Original Specs for the bridge on this guitar is:
Modern 2-Point Spacing
Mount Spacing: 2-7/32 (2.2”) (56.2mm)
String Spacing: 2-1/16 (52.2mm)
Saddles: 10.4mm
For 2-Point spacing. The higher end bridges out there are universal fit. You can change around any 2-point bridge from Fender. If you require the original bridge to be replaced, please check the Dervice Manulal of this guitar (if any)
Some bridges that fit:
American Series (Used on American Standard 1987-2007)
American Standard (Used on American Standard 2008-Today)
Deluxe Series | | American Deluxe
Other popular choices are:
Gotoh SD510 Series
Kluson K2PT
There are more bridges from other brands that will fit.
If you are uncertain if they will fit this guitar, send me a message for assistance