NOS 1996 Fender Squier Telecaster
Maple Neck; Sunburst; With Original Hardshell Case.
Page 5; Original Fender SKB Hardshell Case:
Original tags are in the case assessory compartment. Although this guitar was made and serialed in 1996, it was not inspected for factory release until Feb. 2, 1997, as witnessed by the inspection card with the guitar's serial number on it.