USA TELECASTERS

American Series Ash Telecaster “The 8502”

American Series (6/2003-2007)

Decal:

Model#: 011-8502-XXX

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

TDPRI 8502 Club Thread

Colors:

2-Color Sunburst (803)

Honey Blonde (867)

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