James Burton Standard Telecaster

Artist Signature Series (1996-2003)

Decal:

MEXICO TELECASTERS

Model# 013-8602-XXX

BODY

Wood: Alder (Poplar in 1996)

Lacquer: Polyester

Shape: Standard Telecaster

Pickguard: 1-Ply White

Serial: Headstock Rear / MSN Serial


NECK

Wood: Maple

Fretboard Material: Maple

Position Inlay: Black Dot

Neck Lacquer: Gloss Urethane

Headstock: Standard Tele

Neck Profile: Chunky 60's "U"

Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Scale: 25.5”

Radius: 9.5"

#Frets: 21

Fretwire: 6230 Vintage Frets

Trussrod: Standard Headstock-Adjust


HARDWARE

Bridge: Vintage Style 6-Saddle String-Thru

Bridge Markings: "FENDER"

Saddles: Mini-Barrel Saddles

Tuners: PING Vintage Split-Shaft Tuners ⚙︎ 

String Tree: Butterfly (Higher Positioned)

Neckplate: 4-Bolt / Blank Plate


ELECTRONICS

Switch: 3-Way / Barrel Tip

Wiring: Standard Wiring

Pickup Config: SS

Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Tele

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Tele


INFO:

Very few made in Black before they decided not to continue the color. Very hard to find.

Vintage White (or Blonde?) was also made first year only. But more guitars was sent out in this color before they discontinued the color. Easier to find than black. But rare as well.

Price 1996: $579:99 (2003: $799.00)

Colors:

2-Color Sunburst (803)

Candy Apple Red (809)

Black (806) VERY FEW MADE

Vintage White (841) VERY FEW MADE

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