MEXICO TELECASTERS
Standard Series (1990-1997)
Successor: Standard Telecaster (2nd Version)
Colors:
3-Tone Sunburst (800) 1994-1997
Black (806)
Arctic White (880)
Lake Placid Blue (802)
Crimson Red Metallic (825)
Model# 013-5202-XXX
BODY
Wood: Poplar (Other can occur)
Lacquer: Polyester
Shape: Standard Telecaster
Pickguard: 8-Screw, 1-Ply White
Serial: Front Headstock / MNX-serial
(X=Number of year: 5=1995 etc)
NECK
Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Maple
Neck Lacquer: Polyester
Headstock: Standard Tele
Neck Profile: Modern "C"
Neck Thickness .800”-.860” (20.3-21.85mm)(+/-)
Nut Width: 1.653 (42mm) (usually)
Scale: 25.5”
Radius: 9.5"
#Frets: 21
Fretwire: Vintage Frets
Trussrod: Standard Headstock-Adjust
HARDWARE (inconsistent)
Bridge: Modern 6-Saddle Flat Bridge / Top-Loaded
Bridge Markings: None
Saddles: Mini-Barrel Saddles
Knobs: Knurled Flat-Tops
Tuners: Standard Fender/Schaller Die Cast Sealed Tuners
String Tree: Butterfly
Neckplate: 4-Bolt / Blank Plate
Control Plate: Standard Chrome
Strap Buttons: Standard Vintage Type
ELECTRONICS
Switch: 3-Way / Barrel Switch-Tip
Wiring: Standard Wiring (N/NB/B)
Pots:
Pickup Config: SS
Neck Pickup: Alnico Pickups (Early were ceramic)
Bridge Pickup: Alnico Pickups (Early were ceramic)
INFO
PRICE: $369.99 (1991) /$399.99 (1997)
1990 Saw the first MIM guitars ship out. But the first year was problematic with shortage of parts. Therefore, specs can vary the first 1-2 years. Different hardware (sometimes US stock parts), Block Saddles can occur, Even 22 Frets necks and different decals and so on.
February 1994: The Factory burns down and all production is temporary moved to USA. Fender builds a factory much larger within 100 days and resumes production in Ensenada at the end of 1994.
DECAL:
