USA STRATOCASTERS
Artist Signature Series (8/2001-Today)
Replaces: Eric Clapton (1st Version)
Model# 011-7602-XXX (Maple)
BODY
Wood: Alder
Lacquer: Gloss Urethane
Shape: Standard Stratocaster
Pickguard: 1-Ply White, 8-hole
Pickup Routing: SSS+Mid-Boost route
Serial: SZ+7 Digit (-2009)| US+6 Digits (2010-)
NECK
Wood: Maple w/Skunk Stripe
Fretboard: Maple
Fret Markers: Black Dots
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck Profile: Soft “V”
Neck Depht .880”-.910”
Headstock: Classic Style Small
Nut Width: 1.650" (42mm)
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 9.5”
#Frets: 22
Fretwire: 6230 Vintage Frets
Trussrod: Bi-Flex Headstock Adjust
MicroTilt: Yes
Neck Markings: Stamped Date at Heel
HARDWARE
Bridge: 6-Screw American Vintage Synchronised Tremolo (Blocked)
• Mount Spacing: 2-7/32 (56.4mm)
• String Spacing: 2–7/32 (56.4mm)
Saddle: Bent Steel (“FENDER”)
Block: Cold Rolled Steel Block
Trem Arm: 10-32 w/Tip
Tuners: Gotoh SD-91 Vintage Split Shaft Kluson
String Tree: Butterfly
Knobs: Standard White Knobs
Neckplate: 4-Bolt / “Fender Corona California”
Strap Buttons: Standard
ELECTRONICS
Switch: 5-Way CRL / White Tip
Wiring: Modern Standard N/NM/M/MB/B
Pots: 3 Pots
Aux: PCB 25db Mid-Boost (Battery Operated)
Pickup Config: SSS
Neck Pickup: Fender Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil
Middle Pickup: Fender Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil
Bridge Pickup: Fender Vintage Noiseless Single-Coil
ACCESSORIES & INFO
CASE: Vintage Style Tweed Case
Colors:
BRIDGE UPGRADE INFORMATION
Also compatible are modern spacing bridges:
Vintage/Narrow Spacing
Mount Spacing: 2-7/32 (56.2mm)
String Spacing: 2/1-16 (52.2mm)
Saddles: 10.4mm wide
Will also fit this guitar: (Narrower String Spacing)
CALLAHAM: V/N Bridge
KLUSON: KNTS
ABM: 5050-S
Gotoh NS510TFE2 (with Push-in Arm)
There are more bridges from other brands that will fit.
If you are uncertain if they will fit this guitar, send me a message for assistance
Black (806)
Torino Red (558)
Olympic White (805)
Pewter (843)
Candy Green (7-Up Green) (871) (2001-2005)
INFO:
This model is following up previous specs (even the Model#) with only one change, which is the pickups.
Color selection remain the same with exception of Candy Green dropping out of the catalog by Jan. 2006
Tremolo is blocked off by factory with a wood block, but can be easily reversed to actice tremolo by removing it and redone setup
NOTE:Wiring Diagram also shows how to wire up Fishman Battery backplate unit.