MEXICO STRATOCASTERS
Deluxe Series (1997-2008)
Colors:
Black (306)
Candy Apple Red (309) (1997-2004)
Lake Placid Blue (302) (1997-8/2000)
Arctic White (380) (1997-8/2000)
Pewter (343) (8/2000-2005)
Grafitti Yellow (363) (8/2000-2005)
Navy Blue Metallic (2005-)
Blizzard Pearl (2005-)
Caramel Metallic (2005-)
Chrome Red (2005-)
FENDER SPECIAL RUN:
Sapphire Blue Transparent (2003-2004)
Model# 013-9500-XXX (Rosewood)
Model# 013-9502-XXX (Maple)
BODY
Wood: Poplar / Alder (2002-)
Lacquer: Polyester
Shape: Standard Stratocaster
Pickup Routing: HSS + PCB Routing
Serial: Headstock Rear | MN +7 digit / MZ+7 digit (2000-)
NECK
Wood: Flatsawn Maple
Fretboard: Rosewood or Maple
Fret Markers: Black or White Dots
Neck Finish: Tinted Urethane
Neck Profile: Modern “C”
Neck Depht .880”-.905”
Headstock: Classic Fullerton Shape
Nut Width: 1.650 (42mm)
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 9.5”
#Frets: 21
Fretwire: 6230 Medium Jumbo (.106-.036)
Trussrod: Single-Action, Headstock Adjust
MicroTilt: No
Contoured Heel: No
HARDWARE
Bridge: PING 6-Screw Vintage Style Tremolo Bridge
Saddle: Chrome Bent Steel “FENDER”
Block: Die-Cast Zink Block
Trem Arm: M5 Metric (w/ Tip)
Tuners: PING Vintage Kluson Split-Shaft
String Tree: Butterfly
Neckplate: 4-Bolt Blank
Strap Buttons: Standard Vintage
Other: Battery Enclosure (Rear)
PLASTIC HARDWARE
Pickguard: 4-Ply White Pearloid, 11-Hole
Rear Cover: 1-Ply White, Window Slot + Battery Cover
Knobs: White, Fender Standard Plastic
PU Covers: White, Standard Plastic
Trem Arm / Switch Tip: White
ELECTRONICS
Switch: 5-Way Blade / Std. Tip
Wiring: Standard Modern (N/NM/M/MB/B)
Pots: 3 Pots:
• 1x CTS 25k Master Volume
• 1x CTS 250k Master No-Load Pot
• 1x CTS 250k Mid-Boost Control Pot
Aux: 12db Mid-Boost PCB System (9V Battery Operated)
Pickup Config: SSS
Neck Pickup: Powerhouse Low-Noise Single Coil
Middle Pickup: Powerhouse Low-Noise Single Coil
Bridge Pickup: Powerhouse Low-Noise Single Coil
Other: Dummy Coil for Hum Canceling
Leads: PVC White and Blue leads on all (Wht/Yel on Dummy Coil)
ACCESSORIES & INFO
STORAGE: Deluxe Gigbag Included
STRINGS .009 -.042 Nickel Plated Steel
PRICE: $649.99 (1998)
INFO:
Often referred to as the “Poor Man’s Clapton”