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American Special - Matching Headstock

American Special Series (2017-2018)

COLORS:

Aztek Gold  (878)

Surf Pearl (849)

Model# 017-0243-XXX


BODY

Wood: Alder

Lacquer: Gloss Urethane

Shape: Standard Telecaster

Pickguard: Mint Green (849) / 3-Ply White (878)

Serial: Headstock Rear / US-serial


NECK

Wood: Maple

Fretboard: Maple

Neck Lacquer: Satin Urethane

Neck Profile: Modern "C"

Neck Thickness .820”-.870” (20.8 - 22.1mm)

Headstock: Standard Tele Matched Color

Nut Materail: Synthetic Bone

Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)

Scale: 25.5"

Radius: 9.5"

#Frets: 22

Fretwire: 6130 Medium Jumbo

Trussrod: Standard Headstock-adjust

MicroTilt: No

Contoured Heel: No


HARDWARE

Bridge: Vintage 3-Saddle String-Thru

Bridge Marking: FENDER Pat.Pend

Saddles: Brass Barrel saddles

Tuners: Standard Fender/Schaller Die Cast Sealed Tuners

String Tree: Ezy-Glide

Knobs: Knurled Dome

Neckplate: 4-Bolt - Blank plate

Control Plate: Chrome Standard

Strap Buttons: Standard


ELECTRONICS

Switch: 3-Way / Barrel Switch-Tip

Wiring: Modern Standard (N/NB/B)

Pots

• CTS 250k Master Volume 

• CTS 250k Master Tone

Treble Bleed: Greasebucket Circuit

Pickup Config: SS

Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Tele

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Tele

Wiring Diagram

Service Manual

DECAL:

Key

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