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Strat Collector Information Desk

For the serious Fender Stratocaster collector, knowledge is power. For everyone else who has a passion for the Strat, knowledge is fun. If you're looking for information about the Stratocaster, you've come to the right place!

Below you will find articles, useful links, and recommended books related to the Fender Stratocaster. You will also find links to the essential recordings by the masters of the Strat, yesterday and today. Strat collectors and fans will find this a convenient way to build their reference and music libraries. Whether your interest is in vintage Stratocasters or non-vintage collectible Strats, many of the books presented are titles that no Strat collector or enthusiast should be without.

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If you have an interest in collecting Fender Stratocasters, or simply an interest in the Fender Strat, the articles below should help provide some of the information you are seeking. Check back often as we plan to add more articles on a regular basis.

Have you written or would you like to write an article on a topic related to the Fender Strat? If so, we would like to add it to this section! Please contact us at submissions@stratcollector.com.
Collecting

Factors That Influence the Value of a Collectible Instrument, by George Gruhn


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The Fender Stratocaster

Introduction to Non-Vintage Collectible Fender Stratocasters; Part One, Article One: Fender Custom Shop Limited Editions by Tom Watson

Introduction to Non-Vintage Collectible Fender Stratocasters; Part One, Article Two: Fender Custom Shop One-offs and Art Guitars by Tom Watson

Introduction to Non-Vintage Collectible Fender Stratocasters; Part Two, Article One: Fender Production Models, Setting the Stage for the 80s by Tom Watson

Introduction to Non-Vintage Collectible Fender Stratocasters; Part Two, Article Two: Fender and the 80s by Tom Watson

Index of All Articles Published on the Strat Collector News Desk


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The Internet offers an abundance of information. Free information. The links below will take you to other sites and pages containing useful information about collecting or the Fender Stratocaster. If you would like to add a link to your Strat collection, please send the information to: links@stratcollector.com.
Collecting

Collector Café

Introduction to Collecting Art

The Art of Collecting Art


Stratocaster Collections

Michael Perry

Kevin Schultz

Erik Van Bers

Guitars of the FDP

Brian Setzer


Miscellaneous

Koaji Guitar Displays

Pamelina H.

Stephen Pitkin Photography Studio

Net Pivotal Web Hosting

Doc1Rock Music (gig bags)

Eddie Vegas (vintage parts, necks and bodies)

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The Fender Stratocaster

Fender's Home Page

The Stratocaster Appreciation Page

Strat Central

Fender Stratocaster - Made in Japan


Discussion Forums

Strat Collector Forum

Fender Discussion Page (FDP)

The Fender Forum

Blues Forum

Guitar-Forum

Fender Talk

Rory Gallagher Message Board

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