MEXICO TELECASTERS

Muddy Waters Telecaster

Artist Signature Series (2000-2008)

MIM Muddy Waters Telecaster in Candy Apple Red

Colors:

Candy Apple Red (309)

Model# 013-8500-309


BODY

Wood: Ash

Lacquer: Polyester

Shape: Standard Telecaster

Pickguards: 1-Ply White, 9-Holes

Serial: Headstock Rear / MZ-Serial


NECK

Wood: Maple

Fretboard: Rosewood

NeckLacquer: Satin Urethane

Headstock: Standard Tele

Neck Profile: "C"-Shape

Neck Thickness .845”—.925” (21.8–23.4mm)

Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Scale: 25.5”

Radius: 9.5"

#Frets: 21

Fretwire: 6130 Medium Jumbo

Trussrod: Heel Adjust, Single Action Rod


HARDWARE

Bridge: Vintage 3-Saddle String-Trough Bridge

Bridge Markings: FENDER Pat.Pend.

Saddles: Brass Barrel-Saddles

Tuners: Vintage Split-Shaft Tuners

String Tree: Butterfly

Knobs: Black Skirted Amp Knobs (Whitch Hat)

Neckplate: 4-Bolt / "Muddy Waters" signature stamped

Control Plate: Standard Chrome

Strap Buttons: Standard Vintage Style


ELECTRONICS

Switch: 3-Way / Top-Hat Switch-Tip

Wiring: Standard Wiring (B/BN/N)

Pots:

• 250k Master Volume

• 250k Master Tone

Caps .05uf

Pickup Config: SS

Neck Pickup: American Vintage Single-Coil Tele (7.00kΩ)

Bridge Pickup: American Vintage Single-Coil Tele (6.92kΩ)


ACCESSORIES

CASE: Deluxe Gig Bag included


INFO

PRICE: 2000: $899.49

Reproduction of Muddy’s Telecaster "The Hoss" However, there are two things you find on the Original Hoss you do not find here:

-Mighty Mite Brass Flat-Bridge with 6-Brass Saddles

-The Hoss had two string trees.


Hardware is US Parts.
Limited amount made, and hard to find, also can be pricey.

There is also a Custom Shop version made in 100 units

DECAL:

Key

The Fender logo & headstock is a trademark of Fender Music Instruments Company

Axefiles.com 2025 All Rights Reserved