Amp Serial Number

I found an amp at a store (used) and they said they couldn't tell me the year because they didn't know. I said check the serial number and they said they couldn't find the year by looking at the serial number.
Is there any way of contacting Fender by e-mail? I hvae been to the site and couldn't find any e-mail links. Is there a site that tells serial numbers?
The number is B-045190 for anyone who might know.
(its a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe)

They started making those amps in 1996. You can date an amp from its components. The transformers, the speakers, the pots all have manufacturer codes that date them. Here's a couple of useful sites.

http://www.ampwares.com/ffg/

http://www.provide.net/~cfh/pots.html

http://home.att.net/~ggjag5/fendamp5.htm

Thanks alot for the websites, but the serial number was the amp number, not a parts number. Apparently from site #1 (which I found the most info at) you can only date the amp by the serial numbers of parts. I discovered this because the letter on the serial number I have, is a 1991 model. The amp with this serial number only came out in 1996.

Tele, did you try the traynor??

Originally posted by Tele Master
Thanks alot for the websites, but the serial number was the amp number, not a parts number. Apparently from site #1 (which I found the most info at) you can only date the amp by the serial numbers of parts. I discovered this because the letter on the serial number I have, is a 1991 model. The amp with this serial number only came out in 1996.

somewhere on fender's site should be a link to a site which has the info about all fender's amps and serial numbers. on fender's site as well you can find a link to their forums where , im sure, people will be able to help you.

ok it turns out the site i told you about was on the list that was posted here..
anyhow, you can still ask the people from fender's forums

No I haven't tried out the Traynor's, but I am sticking with the Fender.(I also have 3 deals at hand right now)