USA TELECASTERS
American Series (6/2003-2007)
BODY
Wood: Ash
Lacquer: Polyurethane
Shape: Standard Telecaster
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black (867) / 1-Ply Parchment (803)
Serial: Headstock Rear / Z-serial
NECK
Wood: Maple
Decal: Large Silver Spaghetti w/ Black Trim
Fretboard: Maple
NeckLacquer: Satin Urethane
NeckProfile: Moderate "U"
Neck Thickness: .865” - .895”
Headstock: Standard Tele
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 9.5"
#Frets: 22
Fretwire: 6130 Medium Jumbo
Trussrod: Standard Headstock-Adjust
MicroTilt: Yes
ContouredHeel: No
HARDWARE
Bridge Type: Modern Flat 6-Saddle String-Thru
Bridge Marking: None
Saddle: Polished Off-Set Chromed Brass Saddles
Tuners: Standard Die-Cast Schaller/Fender Sealed Staggered Tuners
String Tree: 50's Round Button
Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Neckplate: 4-Bolt / "Fender Corona California" Plate
ELECTRONICS
Switch: 3-Way | Delta Tone (On some)
Wiring: Standard Wiring
PickupConfig: SS
Neck Pickup: Custom '52 Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele Alnico 3
Bridge Pickup: Custom '52 Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele Alnico 3
INFO:
A players legend that was very little promoted by Fender.
Preferred for its fuller "U" neck and AVRI´52 spec pickups only equipped for this model.
Based on the ’52 RI Telecaster model with slightly modernised hardware.
Made in small batches over its run at roughly 2300 guitars made
Colors:
2-Color Sunburst (803)
Honey Blonde (867)