1946
For an American made fender standard stratocaster, you're looking at about $1,500.
S THE fENDER gUITAR MODEL f-240a made?
According to several pieces of Fender Documentation, the Year of Manufacture would be 1966. Within a year or so of when CBS took over Fender. (Post CBS)
The American ones are generally made in The United States, while Mexican Fender Stratocasters are mostly manufactured in Mexico.
The Z represents an American made instrument. The 9 after the Z represents 2009. For example a Z3------ would be an American made Fender produced in 2003.
Your guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - CBS Era), USA in the Year(s): 1969
1965-1966
1988
Your guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - CBS Era), USA in the Year(s): 1977 - 1978
Your guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - CBS Era), USA in the Year(s): 1973 - 1974
As to my sources: Your guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - Pre CBS Era), USA in the Year(s): 1963
Your guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - Pre CBS Era), USA in the Year(s): 1960 - 1961