avri 57

Hey, so I have a reissue of... some sort, and just looking for a little bit of additional insight (if there is really any to be had 🤷‍♂️.) The serial# is v151646, and it comes up as a 'AMERICAN VINTAGE 54 STRATOCAST', 06/2005, with a model# of 0100101203. (The model# has no additional...

89 AVRI '57

Hi! A man not far from where I live is selling a Vintage '57 stratocaster, he says it's from 1992. He also says it is signed by Buddy Miles. I've been wanting to find one of these guitars for a while, and I would like to know your opinion about this one, obviously based on the few pictures he...

Hey folks. I've found this beautiful looking strat, and i'm looking for a little help. The seller says its original. But since he is not the first owner, he doesn't have any certicate or receipt. It looks legit to me, but i'm no expert. He's asking around 1800 dollars for it. I think the...

Hey all , just acquired an american vintage '57 in left handed which is cool.Got it for a good price! Is it normal for the Lacquer to be cracked next to the neck? It doesnt look structural. The pickups are also pretty yellow. Im guessing this is just sun damage. I'm pretty sure it's the real...

I'm a big fan of the natural wear and nitro finishes. Lets see some of your American vintage reissues. This is my 88' 57 reissue, with a 95' 57 pickguard and pickups. I saved the guitar from a dude who was trying to sell it in pieces. How are your guitars wearing?

First time post here on strat talk. I just bought and wanted to discuss what’s presumed until proven innocent, an awesome, well played, 1988 57 RI that I just won on eBay. The seller I bought it from breaks down guitars and sells the parts for an ultimately a higher price than he would get for...

Hey Gang, I recently aquired this body and I'm wondering if it is an avri. I believe the Color is Ocean Turqoise. Neck date stamp looks like Nov 22 1990. Can't find any info on the sticker in the trem cavity. Here are a few pics..thanks in advance!!! [/URL][/IMG]

Hey guys, I need some expert advice/information please. Basically, I'm looking into buying an AVRI 57 from 2006-07, and came across this photo of the headstock. I'm no expert, but I've never seen an American Vintage with what seems to be patent numbers on the headstock. Has anyone seen anything...

Hey guys, I'm looking into an AVRI 57 from 2006-07, and came across this photo of the headstock. I'm no expert, but I've never seen an American Vintage with what seems to be patent numbers on the headstock. Has anyone seen anything like this? Sorry for the blurry photo, so you can't read the...