Homer Haynes Limited Edition (HLE) Stratocaster (1988)
Model info: The Fender Custom Shop was co-founded in 1987 by John Page and Michael Stevens. Though its primary purpose was to produce one-off custom...
Deluxe Strat Plus (1989 – 1999)
Model info: Based on the Strat Plus, this upgraded version originally featured an ash top and back over an alder body with 2 Silver (neck...
Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster (1988 – Present)
Model info: The Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster featured a 22-fret maple or rosewood scalloped fretboard, a brass nut, the American Standard vibrato, chrome hardware, Malmsteen’s signature...
Eric Clapton Signature Stratocaster (1988 – Present)
Model info: The Clapton Signature Stratocaster looks a lot like the Strat Plus due to the Lace Sensor pickups, but it has Clapton appointments such...
Strat Plus Stratocaster (1987-1999)
Model info: The name says it all – it’s a Stratocaster…plus. The “plus” was the introduction of a few new design advances: 3 Fender Lace...
American Standard Stratocaster (1986 – 2000)
Model info: In 1985 Fender-CBS became Fender-FMIC. The new company found itself without a manufacturing facility. In fact, all that had really been sold was...
Marble (Bowling Ball) Stratocaster (1984)
Model info: Essentially a 1984 2nd version Standard Stratocaser with the special marble, or, as it came to be known, bowling ball finish. Notes: There...
Gold Elite Stratocaster (1983-1984)
Model info: Essentially an Elite Stratocaster with pearloid tuner buttons and gold hardware. Notes: Came with the “airline approved” Voyagair (yes, it’s not spelled Voyager)...
Elite Stratocaster (1983-1984)
Model info: While the 1983 revised version of the Standard Stratocaster seemed to be a step backward, the Elite was designed to represent a step...
Standard Stratocaster (2nd Version) (1983-1985)
Model info: In a further effort to improve the bottom line, CBS sought means to cut production costs, which resulted in a somewhat radical re-design...