USA STRATOCASTERS
American Special Stratocaster
Highway One Series (2010-2018)
FSR
Colors:
MAPLE NECK:
2-Tone Sunburst (303) (2010-2015) Changed to RW
Candy Apple Red (309) (2010-2015)
Surf Green (357) (2013-)
Olympic White (305) (2016-)
ROSEWOOD NECK:
2-Tone Sunburst (303) (2016-)
Sonic Blue (372) (2016-)
FSR & LIMITED EDITIONS :
Honey Burst (342) Hand Stained (2014 ) Fender Limited
INFO:
The American Special series folows the Highway One series to provide “Made in USA” Stratocaster for lower price. To achieve low pricing, the hardware was PING (Taiwan parts used in MIM Guitars) mounted on necks and bodies cut in USA and sent to Mexico for finishing.
All finished parts was assembled in USA. with upgraded Texas Special pickups. To cut cost more, they only came with a deluxe gig bag.
On its launch in 2010, it co-existed with Highway One model for the entire year.
Model# 011-5602-3XX (Maple)
Model# 011-5600-3XX (Rosewood) (2016-)
BODY
Wood: Alder
Lacquer: Gloss Polyurethane
Shape: Standard Stratocaster
Countours: Deep US Contoured Profile
Pickup Routing: HSS
Serial: Rear Headstock US + 8 digits
NECK
Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Maple
Fret Markers: Black Dots
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Profile: Modern “C”
Neck Depht .830”-.870”
Headstock: CBS Large
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.8mm)
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 9.5”
#Frets: 22
Fretwire: 6100 Jumbo (.055-.110)
Trussrod: Single Action Headstock Adjust
Contured Heel: No
MicroTilt: No
Neck Markings: Stamped Date at Heel
HARDWARE
Bridge: 6-Screw PING Synchronized V/N Tremolo
• Mount Spacing: 2–7/32 (56.4mm)
• String Spacing: 2–1/16 (52.4mm)
Saddle: Chrome Plated Bent Steel Saddles “FENDER”
Block: Cast Steel Block PW-36
Trem Arm: 10-32 w/ Tip
Tuners: Schaller/Fender Standard Sealed Diecast Tuners
String Tree: 2 X Ezy-Glyde
Neckplate: 4-Bolt Blank
Strap Buttons: Standard
PLASTIC HARDWARE
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment, 11-hole
Rear Cover: 3-Ply Parchment, Letterbox Slot
Knobs: Parchment, Fender Standard Plastic
PU Covers: Parchment, Standard Plastic
Trem-Bar & Switch Tip: Parchment
ELECTRONICS
Switch: 5-Way Grigsby Blade / Std. Tip
Wiring: Modern Standard (N/NM/M/MB/B)
Pots: 3 Pots:
- 1 x CTS 250k Master Volume
- 1x CTS 250k Tone (Neck) Greasebucket
- 1x CTS 250k Tone (Middle) Greasebucket
Treble Bleed: Greasebucket Mod
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
ACCESSORIES & INFO
CASE: Deluxe Gig Bag Included
STRINGS .009-.042 Nickel Plated Steel
Replaces: Highway One (2nd Version)
Successor: American Performer
Wiring Diagram
Bridge Info
Service Manual
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