[coffeefordinner]

Hi Jeff,

I am fairly new to the forum too, and welcome! I'm glad more of us are joining this wonderful conversation!

I don't know about this model Fender, but if you like the tone of the guitar and if you like the way it feels when you play, nothing else matters. I have had some weird guitars over the years, and a long time ago I stopped looking at what was written on the headstock and tried to focus on what I heard and felt. Since then, I've been much happier when playing. And, I've bought/traded for better guitars.

From what you wrote, this guitar makes you happy. And that's what it's all about. Making music in the moment.