....and I'm not speaking of woods or weights.
Recently, I put two of my Strats on stands, side by side and I noticed it. At first, I thought it was just my aging eyes. Saw it again today in a Guitar Center ad mag. I'm looking at a translucent green Custom Shop they've got advertised for $3199.00 and on the adjacent page, there's this Clapton signature for $1599.00 and it's clear as day....though I never noticed it before.
What am I talking about? I've got an HSS Deluxe that I bought new in 96. I've got an 07 John Mayer Sig. I swear the deluxe has a bigger body. The horns are noticeably wider (upper and lower bout) with less contour (roundness I guess) and the belly cut and arm cut are shallower on the 96 than the 07. The arm cutaway on the body is actually smaller and angled differently than the 07. I know some some Strats are labeled "contoured body" and some aren't.
Am I just slow and crazy or has anyone noticed that besides me? Were there any specific years that there were noted differences in the body? Maybe specific historical periods?(Original Fender, CBS years, modern era etc.)