Hi Tokaigeek ? yes, it?s absolutely standard. ALL Fender & Fender-style guitars have multi-piece bodies. In fact, 1-piece bodies are rarer than Hens Teeth (except from new DIY makers like Warmouth & Allparts). The very first US Fender Tele?s mostly used 2-piece from 1950 till about 55, then more 3-piece. Strats from 54 were usually 2 or 3 piece. Some US Fenders known with up to 6 or 7 pieces, especially under solid colours, which is one reason buyers like bursts or other see-through finishes. Similarly, Tokai, Fender Japan, Fernandes etc. all commonly used 2-piece or 3-piece bodies (again. maybe more pieces under solid colour) :-? .
Ian.