USA STRATOCASTERS
Replaces: Highway One HSS (2nd Version)
Colors:
MAPLE NECK:
3-Tone Sunburst (303) (2010-2015)
Changed to RW
Black (306)
Candy Apple Red (309) (2013-2015)
ROSEWOOD NECK:
3-Tone Sunburst (303) (2016-)
Olympic White (305) (2016-)
Model# 011-5702-XXX (Maple)
Model# 011-5700-XXX (Rosewood) from 2016 -
BODY
Wood: Alder
Lacquer: Gloss Polyurethane
Shape: Standard Stratocaster
Countours: Deep Contoured Profile
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black, 11-hole
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: Large ‘70s CBS Style
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.8 mm)
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
Knobs/Covers: Standard Black Plastic
Neckplate: 4-Bolt Blank
Strap Buttons: Standard
ELECTRONICS
Switch: 5-Way Oak Grigsby / White Tip
Wiring: Modern Standard N/NM/M/MB/B
Pots: 3 Pots
Treble Bleed: Greasebucket Mod
Pickup Config: HSS
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil
Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil
Bridge Pickup: Fender Atomic Humbucker
ACCESSORIES & INFO
CASE: Deluxe Gig Bag Included
STRINGS: Standard Nickel Plated .009-.042 Gauge
BRIDGE UPGRADE INFORMATION
CALLAHAM: V/N Bridge
KLUSON: KNTS
ABM: 5050-S
Gotoh NS510TFE2 (with Push-in Arm)
Also compatible are Vintage String spaced bridges:
VINTAGE SPACING
Mount Spacing: 2-7/32 (56.2mm)
String Spacing: 2/7-32 (56.2mm)
Saddles: 11.2mm wide
Will also fit this guitar: (Wider String Spacing)
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
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.
Wiring Diagram
Bridge Info
Service Manual
DECAL:
