Tribute Series (1997 - Today)
Colors:
2-Tone Sunburst
Old Model#010-0402-803
2022 Model# 923-5001-315
BODY
Wood:Maple Center Block, Select Alder Wings (Chambers), Laminated Figured Maple Top
Binding: Top Bound Ivoroid Binding
Lacquer:Urethane
Shape:Thinline Model Telecaster
Pickguard:Custom-Shaped 1-Ply Ivoroid Shell
Serial:Stamped On Neckplate | R+4 digit
NECK
Wood:Figured Birdseye Maple (Neck Trough)
Decal:Gold Spaghetti w/ Custom "Tuff Dog" Decal + Signature
Fretboard: Figured Maple
Lacquer:Gloss Urethane
Profile:"C" Shape (.790''-.960'')
Inlays:Black Dot
Headstock:Standard Telecaster
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material:Bone
Scale: 25.5"
Radius:9.5"
#Frets:22
Fretwire:6130 Medium Jumbo
Trussrod: Headstock Adjust
MicroTilt: No
Contoured Heel: No
GOLD HARDWARE)
Bridge Type:Modern 6-saddle Flat String-Thru
Bridge Marking:None
Saddles:Gold Polished Off-set Saddles
Tuners: Schaller Elite Cast/Sealed with Pearl Buttons
String Tree:50's Round Button (Set High)
Knobs:Knurled Dome
Neckplate:None (Neck Trough)
ELECTRONICS
Switch:4-Way Oak Grigsby | White Stratocaster Tip
Wiring:Series / Parallell Wiring
1. Bridge Pickup,
2. Bridge and Neck Pickups (In Parallel),
3. Neck Pickup,
4. Neck and Bridge Pickups (In Series)
Pots:Master Tone / Master Volume
Jack Port: Chrome Oval Plate
Pickup Config:SS
Neck Pickup:CS Texas Special Pickup
Bridge Pickup:CS Texas Special Pickup
CASE:Brown Tolex Case (Early years) / Deluxe Hardsheel (Later)
DESCRIPTION:
Also known as the "Tuff Dog" Tele.
1st year, catalog states a Duncan pickup in Bridge
Neck Trough Design (Neck and center body is one piece)
