"580" Stamp in Japanese Strat Neck Pocket

[wemedge]

I've seen these on the neck pockets in some Japanese strat bodies (both left and right-handed). The examples I saw were made in the 80s. Does anyone know what the "580" denotes?

wemedge

[Uncle rob-Fender]

wemedge
off hand I'd say its the color (Arctic White) Technically the 5 denotes less case and the 80 is the actual color number.
thats my guess...since my memory is fading with age.

all the best,
rob

[wemedge]

Rob:

Thank you- that makes sense. come to think of it, the ones with that stamp are white (well, all faded to yellow now).

cheers
wemedge

ps yes, welcome to the forum, Rob!

[ShawnRT]

Thanks for posting that info Uncle Rob and more importantly, welcome to the Forum! :tw59

[Uncle rob-Fender]

Nice place ya got here! Thanx for the nice welcome.

regards,

uncle rob
a rumour in my own time