Which Super Edition is mine please?

[Cragel]

Hi ive had the guitar for about 10 years. Its a super edition with the number 50 on the back of the neck and a 6 digit number on the back plate. Unfortunatly I dont know which model it is. Im going to sell it but need to know what one it is.

All your help is appreciated

 

[iainblack]

Hi, I have been using the prefix LE for limited edition in line with ST for stratocaster copies so I would suggest yours is an SE50. I would also guess the colour is Snow white which you can confirm from taking the scratch plate off and your will find a code usually in the pot route with SW on it.

Hope this helps,

Iain

 

[lifeline]

I agree with Iain re the model and codes. A few pics of my Limited Edition LE 36 model below which has vintage trem and 3 controls.
Cavity shows the SW colour code: Snow White. Serial 111781.
Pete

 

[Chipps]

Oooh. Nice white Ltd, Lifeline! It matches my all-black one. Let me know if you ever want to sell that one. Not sure if I'm as keen on the non-vintage trem versions.

 

[lifeline]

Thank you Chipps, I really like this one so it might be some time before I sell. I remember your black version with the cool strap, would like to know the date code of yours which I reckon could be 4=8. In addition to my Goldstars, I also like Limited and Super Editions with vintage trem and am lucky to own a few. Glad to see you and me are flying the HSS/HH flag! Here's a pic of the headstock of my white one.

 

[Chipps]

I also love matching headstock guitars!

I'm actually just about to get some work done on mine, seeing as it's been altered a bit in the past, so I'm planning a five way switch, Big Apple Strat style, plus some new pearl tuners, a chunky refret and possibly a 9pm re-radius. It's currently my best player Strat and I'm hoping this'll all make it even better.

 

[lifeline]

You're definitely a player Chipps! We are probably in the minority but I do hold the same view re: improving playability and versatility.I have a Goldstar amended in 86 to HSS, big frets, re radius that plays and sounds killer. Kept the Deluxe tuners which work well for me. It took Fender at least a decade to catch up with players requirements for 9.5 radius, which they now offer in their Custom shop range.

 

[lifeline]

Cragel, when you sell your guitar it would be good idea to take a picture of the control cavity that Iain mentioned, that shows the colour and despatch code. Also mention the Serial no. Being a painted neck model there is no code on the neck end (it's just white) so don't bother removing the neck. Good luck!

 

[Chipps]

I wonder what a 9pm radius is
9.5in, that is. I had it done to one of my Jap Steats and it really helped. Can't (and probably daren't anyway) do it to my Springy as it's a lam board.

I'm still trying to find a vintage style Strat with an H/S, not H/S/S layout. Are there any out there?

Sorry for the thread hijack!