HMStrat Serial # Database - Please contribute info

[LowerBeef]

Hey y'all,

I just picked one up at Guitar Center, I couldn't resist buying it.

1988, s/n E850430, black, H/S/S, rosewood, Kahler.

[tylerst165]

Owner: Tyler Bowden
Color: Raspberry Red
S/N: E843225
Pickups: H/S/S
Year: 1988
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 24 frets
Bridge: Kahler

I didn't buy it new but was there when it was purchased at Downtown Sounds in Northampton Ma when it was. I took possession of this HM about a year later as payment for a debt.

Great to see a healthy community for these great guitars.

Tyler

[heem6]

Hey LowerBeef,
Congratulations and welcome to the club! How do you like her so far?

Hi Tyler,
Welcome to the forum. Glad to have you aboard.

Thanks to both of you for sharing your info. Feel free (and encouraged) to post pictures, and any good stories about how you got your guitars, etc.

[nickwellings]

Welcome to you both Tyler and LowerBeef. It's nice to hear from other owners and appreciators of this fine guitar.

I think I will work on sequencing the database, sometime soon Jim. I mean, trying to get the serials in numerical order where possible. Will be a fun task, and helpful too. We may get some "brothers/sisters" revealing themselves, like my two which are very very close in serial number.

[rockerfolk]

I own 1988? HM Strat neck#E808767, white, rosewood, kahler, will send pix soon, thanx Mike Williamson

[heem6]

Thanks for the info, Mike, and welcome to the forum! Look forward to seeing the pics of your HM.

As a fellow "whitey" owner, I have a special fondness for them!

[rockerfolk]

mike williamson again, p/u config on my strat=HSS, THANX

[rockerfolk]

Mike williamson again... 24frets

[rockerfolk]

mike williamson, paid $300.00 2005

[heem6]

Thanks for the info, Mike. I've updated the database. Any pics for us?

[Bodaggit23]

HM Strat 1

Year: 1989?
Serial# E904149
Neck Serial # (J) ST-556HMR
Color: Salmon/Pink
Pickup Config: HSS
Fretboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Kahler Spyder
Owner: Dean Leedom
Misc: Now White modded body, HSH






HM Strat 2

Year: ?
Serial# H031037
Neck Serial # (G) ST-556HMJ/R
Color: Black?
Pickup Config: HS
Fretboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Kahler Spyder
Owner: Dean Leedom
Misc: Now Purple, painted many times

[wade]

Have 2 of 'em, just finished restoration to 100% original specs. Both are played to hell and back (=nicks&scratches), but work still flawlessly.

Year: ?
Serial# E859176
Neck Serial: ST-556
Color: Raspberry
Pickup Config: HSS
Fretboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Kahler Spyder, hex bolts nut/bridge
Owner: WH
Misc: replaced original stripped string lock bolts with NOS Kahler parts, non-stock coil tap switch with original angular style switch, missing knob top with original Fender parts. Everything else original (frets, paintwork, pickups etc.).

Year: ?
Serial# F009345
Neck Serial #
Color: White, black Tele pickguard
Pickup Config: HS (Super3 & Silver Lace Sensor)
Fretboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Kahler Spyder, hex/screwdriver-style locking bolts bridge&nut
Owner: WH
Misc: Dead stock except coil tap switch broken, replaced with original style switch. Original frets, paintwork etc.

[heem6]

Wow. Very nice guys! Thank you for the information. Please post pics if you can.

I'm sorta busy the next couple days but will update the database with your info ASAP.

Thanks again!

[rockerfolk]

Mike Williamson... according to Fender database my STRAT is 88-89

[heem6]

Thanks Mike, but the Fender database is not reliable. Please see the main site for the whole background on the HM's. Based on all the research myself and others have done, I've made the decision not to include the model year on any more listings unless the owner bought their Strat new or was there when it was purchased. That's the only way to be 100% accurate. Thanks.