USA STRATOCASTERS

Mark Knopfler Signature Stratocaster

Artist Signature Series (7/2003-2013)

USA Fender Mark Knopfler Signature Stratocaster in Hot Rod Red

Colors:

Hot Rod Red (815)



Model# 011-7800-815


BODY

Wood: 2-Piece Lightweight Ash

Lacquer: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Shape: ’57 Spec Stratocaster

Contours: ’57 Deep  Contours

Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment, 11-hole

Pickup Routing: SSS

Serial: Neckplate SE+5 digits


NECK

Wood: Maple

Fretboard: Dark Rosewood

Fret Markers: Ivory Dots

Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Aged Tint

Neck Profile: ’62 “C” Shape

Neck Depht .830”-.920” 

Headstock: Classic Style Small

Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)

Nut Material: Synthetic Bone

Scale: 25.5"

Radius: 7.25”

#Frets: 21

Fretwire: 6130 Medium Jumbo (.046-.103)

Trussrod: Single Action Heel Adjust

Contured Heel: No

MicroTilt: No

Neck Markings: Stamped Date at Heel


HARDWARE 

Bridge: 6-Screw American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo

Mount Spacing: 2-7/32 (56.4mm)

String Spacing: 2–7/32 (56.4mm)

Saddle: Bent Steel Nickel Saddles “FENDER”

Block: Steel Block

Trem Arm: 10-32 w/ Tip

Tuners: Gotoh SD91 Vintage Split-Shaft (No-Line)

String Tree: Butterfly

Knobs/Covers: Standard Aged White

Neckplate: 4-Bolt Blank + Serial

Strap Buttons: Standard


ELECTRONICS

Switch: 5-Way Oak Grigsby / White Tip

Wiring: Vintage Standard  N/NM/M/MB/B

Pots: 3 Pots 

  • 1 x CTS 250k Master Volume
  • 1x CTS 250k Tone (Neck) 
  • 1x CTS 250k Tone (Middle) 

Treble Bleed: None

Pickup Config: SSS

Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single Coil

Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single Coil

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single Coil

RWRP: Yes


CASE: Hardshell Tolex Case w/ Black Interior

Factory Strings: Standard Nickel Plated .010-.046 Gauge


INFO:

First 400-500 guitars had a slightly different red color.

Serial started in SE00000

Ashtray Cover included

Wiring Diagram

Bridge Info

Service Manual

DECAL:

Key

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