How do you find out what year my Fender was made?

The only way to try to find the date is to remove the neck from the body. If the year is unreadable, it can also be written on the body under the pickguard or in the cavity in which the pickups are. With Fenders from before 1955 you cannot use the serial numbers to determine the exact year of construction.

Did Kurt Cobain use a pick?

Cobain used Dean Markley strings, gauge . 010-. 052. The guitar picks he used the most frequently were Dunlop Tortex Standard .

Why is Fender so expensive?

The main reason why a US-made Stratocaster is pricier is because of its superior tone and quality control. Mexican Stratocasters are of great quality as well and with enough time and patience, youll be sure to find an excellent MIM Strat.