Example (from Fender web site)
" '56 Stratocaster Relic" - 10/'56 "Boat" Shape Maple Neck,
Shows natural wear and tear of years of heavy use, nicks, scratches, worn
finish rusty hardware and aged plastic parts.
" '56 Stratocaster Closet Classic" - 10/'56 "Boat" Shape Maple Neck,
Built as if bought new in its respective year and played a few times a year
and then put carefully away. Has a few small dings, checked finish, oxidized
hardware and aged plastic parts.
" '56 Stratocaster NOS" - 10/'56 "Boat" Shape Maple Neck,
Built as if bought new in its respective year and brought forward in time.
The '54, '56 and '59 models are built using the specs from the originals of
that same year. NOS look like a brand new guitar - no aging. Closet Classic
looks like a lightly 'used' guitar from that year. And the Relic looks likes
a beat, worn and aged guitar from the respective year.
DZ (the beginning of the serial number): The D stands for Deluxe model. The
Z stands for the century (2000) it was built followed by the year. Example:
A serial number starting with DZ2 would indicate a Deluxe model built in
2002.
All this and much more is available at the Fender website.
Parker
Post by John NOSPAMWhat does the "DZ" serial number stand for?
I appreciate if anyone can help me in understanding what's really going on in
the Fender Custom Shop?
What's the difference between "Stratocaster Closet Classic" and "Stratocaster
NOS"?
Thanks,
John
Post by reverbYeah, it's Fender's marketing theme this year to get more cash for slight to
fully distressed guitars.
To me, I would find a "DZ" serial number or Special Edition guitar before
spending the extra cash on the Time Machine Series. I did, am REALLY like mine.
reverb
Post by BluesviewTake a look here for specs on the "Time Machine" series (NOS, Closet
http://www.fender.com/gear/gear.php?node_id=2246
Parker
Post by Carl RothmanTry posting your question on the Fender Forum,
http://www.fenderforum.com.
Post by John NOSPAMPost by reverbPost by BluesviewPost by Carl RothmanYou'll get answers there.
I have to agree that your use of the term NOS in this context seems
incorrect, though I don't know for sure. No one, not even a Custom Shop,
can build a NOS anything. NOS means "New Old Stock", which means
something
Post by Carl Rothmanolder which has been lying around unsold for whatever reason. It has to
be
Post by Carl Rothmanolder than the current time and has to have been unsold (unused).
Thus,
Post by John NOSPAMPost by reverbPost by Bluesviewit
Post by Carl Rothmanis Old Stock that is still New. You cannot build that. Example: In 2001,
I
Post by Carl Rothmanbought a 1998 Gibson 336 which had gone unsold in a retail store for 3
years. It was "NOS".
Post by John NOSPAMI am looking into Fender Custom Shop guitars, I am interested in
learning
Post by Carl Rothmanto
Post by John NOSPAMdifferentiate between them in terms of sound and material quality rather
than
Post by John NOSPAMsome fancy finish or ornament.
54 NOS Custom Shop Stratocaster
56 NOS Custom Shop Stratocaster
59 NOS Custom Shop Stratocaster
2. How much a brand new one would cost? and where can they be purchased
in
Post by Carl Rothmangood
Post by John NOSPAMdeal?
3. Fender Custom shop seems to make "standard" custom shop guitars
(certificate
Post by John NOSPAMbut no specific luthier), and some guitars signed by specific luthier
(John
Post by John NOSPAMEnglish etc.).
What is the difference? (are the standard custom shop machine made?)
Who are the better luthiers?
What is the difference between "team built" and "master built" custom
shop
Post by Carl RothmanPost by John NOSPAMguitars?
4. Is there a major sound difference between 54 NOS Custom Shop
Stratocaster and
Post by John NOSPAM54 Reissue?
Thanks,
John