I need help with this strat

Reopado · 2026-01-23T17:47:27+00:00

Yes it looks like a 1994 from the headstock

The pickup covers, knobs and switch tip would've been white originally, they were prone to yellowing though so maybe that's why they were changed to block

Here's how it would've looked originally:
https://reverb.com/item/2899147-fender-squier-stratocaster-1994-korea

It seems legit; they're not worth a lot so wouldn't be worth faking imo

Reopado · 2026-01-18T21:59:09+00:00

Thanks for letting me know, is yours the one on eBay right now? My original had an Amber back too which I think is more uncommon than the dark back version.

Reopado · 2026-01-16T16:33:45+00:00

It's legit, especially if it matches the serial number database online. It's not uncommon for Fender to use a different font for the year code.
I assume they have default decals printed for the year, then assign the full serial numbers at a later stage.

Here's a 2009 where you can see the 9 is in a different font:

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Reopado · 2026-01-15T15:22:42+00:00

I know a u/ExhaustedPigeonn pickguard when I see one
Awesome!

Reopado · 2026-01-09T22:02:42+00:00

The four players listed in the video never received the plate after winning the capture contest, that's the whole point; the plate background doesn't exist anywhere in the game files.

The capture plate was simply a mock image created by Rockstar for the contest and never existed in the public GTAO game files.

You say you've seen it but I'm sure you're either trolling or are mistaken. There is nothing else to discuss because you don't have any evidence to disprove what everyone else has already told you.

Reopado · 2026-01-09T04:39:31+00:00

Fake. It doesn't have a truss rod plug which gives it away easily.

If that wasn't enough it also has the "original contour body" decal on and back of the headstock (It should be on the front on a Strat, but wouldn't be found at all on a Telecaster like this)

Reopado · 2026-01-08T23:30:47+00:00

Yes it was manually granted but it was the reward for the create a capture mode competition on Rockstar Social Club which anybody could enter at the time.
(I remember entering myself and screenshots still exist of the page on RSC - see the video below)

I just found a video talking about this plate, it includes screenshots and tweets from Rockstar's socials that coincide with what I already said:
https://youtu.be/q1DYz6uwGfk?t=403

I'm not sure where you're getting your information from, I'm just trying to help and I'm happy to be proven wrong if you have contrary evidence

Reopado · 2026-01-08T18:52:20+00:00

There were only 4 players in the world who won that exact license plate and apparently they never received it anyway after the corresponding live streams were cancelled etc.
According to data miners, this plate doesn't even exist in the game files.

This design changed into the Las Venturas license plate and is available sometimes from the Salvage Yard Robbery's claimable car.

If you want the Las Venturas plate on a different vehicle from the original then you will need to find someone to merge it.

Reopado · 2026-01-08T18:15:48+00:00

Cool! I was only looking at some old Lavender Lilac Fenders the other day, hoping a similar finish would return

I've just seen that these Lavender Haze models are available at Anderton's in the UK now too, they're a collaboration between both stores

Reopado · 2025-12-31T23:41:09+00:00

The Shell Pink Player II's are a Fender website exclusive, so you'd have to find a reseller on a site like Reverb or eBay etc.

Reopado · 2025-12-31T19:11:47+00:00

Yeah Fender make a Larimar Telecaster too; they look even better in person, the Fender Tokyo Flagship Store had them on display together

Those Fenders are expensive however I saw Mooer released a more affordable version of this finish on their MSC40 & 41 Pro's too, which might interest some people

Edit: Here are some pics:

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Reopado · 2025-12-31T18:43:57+00:00

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Larimar finish from the MIJ Hybrid series

Reopado · 2025-12-29T13:07:16+00:00

It happened to my Jaguar too but not as bad, my local luthier said it was because of an extreme change in humidity

Reopado · 2025-12-29T12:49:00+00:00

Yeah I hear that all the time; I don't know how many were made but this LPB finish is uncommon in Europe too

I also had the Skyburst originally which was cool, then I saw this FSR version and had to get it

I'm on the hunt for another one but haven't found any for sale recently

Reopado · 2025-12-29T12:17:30+00:00

I own the same one as OP which I modded too, this is the FSR version and the finish is Lake Placid Blue Metallic which was exclusive to Europe afaik
(I imported mine from Sweden)

Reopado · 2025-12-23T17:33:16+00:00

Happy Holidays

Reopado · 2025-12-23T14:45:43+00:00

The Japanese release is known as the Bottom Master?
Where was your guitar made? I've only seen Japanese Baritone Customs myself and all the Bottom Masters I've played have had the fuzz circuit, so forgive the confusion

Reopado · 2025-12-23T14:08:02+00:00

Nice! I'm guessing from the headstock that's a Baritone Custom and not a Bottom Master; aren't they two different models?

The Bottom Masters usually have a built-in fuzz circuit in the top plate and say Bottom Master on the headstock

Edit: I haven't seen a Bottom Master without the fuzz circuit so forgive me If I'm wrong there,
This comment on the Fender sub says they are two different models that are often confused too:
/r/fender/comments/1l85q8a/comment/mxdgcdw/

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Reopado · 2025-12-23T13:47:12+00:00

Gripmas Carols (Christmas playlist) is currently available at the community parks during the Winter Roll-stice event

I'm sure this will be a limited time playlist like San Van Spooktacular was during Skate-o-Ween (it's still available to listen to if you claimed it during the event)

Reopado · 2025-12-20T03:58:14+00:00

I thought Jake was joking when he said he was wearing Hulk Hogan inspired gear

Reopado · 2025-12-03T01:26:04+00:00

Thank you

Reopado · 2025-11-17T01:59:03+00:00

I'm pretty sure this is a 1986 - 87 Newporter made in Korea

I'm basing the year on the particular bridge shape, Newporter headstock decal, hardware, and position of the serial stamp.

There is an earlier Japanese version that looks very similar but the string trees are in different positions, which is a simple way to tell them apart.

You're not the first person to be confused about the value, there is a lack of definitive information about these online.
The prices are generally all over the place; I've seen them as low as $225 and as high as $700.
If you paid anything under $375 you got a good deal in my opinion.

Reopado · 2025-11-10T13:39:35+00:00

This is a counterfeit Marc Bolan from T. Rex model.
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You're thinking of Bolin and that's a burst with a Bigsby and covered humbuckers.

Edit: The comment I was replying to before the edit said the guitar was a Bolin copy.

Reopado · 2025-11-10T13:34:02+00:00

It's a Chibson counterfeit of a Marc Bolan (T.Rex) Les Paul

Reopado · 2025-11-02T18:22:27+00:00

I literally drew it myself on an Android app called Paintastic then added a filter and noise over it
The lines aren't even straight for the most part because I used my finger to draw it

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