USA TELECASTERS

California Telecaster

California Series (1997-1998)

Decal:

Model# 010-1600-XXX (Rosewood)

Model# 010-1602-XXX (Maple)

BODY

Wood: Alder

Lacquer: Polyester

Shape: Standard Telecaster

Pickguard: Various (See Profile Photos)

Serial: Headstock Rear / AMXM-6-digits (1st digit tells year)

NECK

Wood: Maple

Decal: Gold Transition w/ Black Trim

Fretboard Material: Maple or Rosewood

NeckLacquer: Satin Urethane

Neck Profile: Vintage "C" (1st fret: .81", 12th: .86")

Headstock: Standard Tele

Nut Width: 1.650" (42mm)

Scale: 25.5"

Radius: 9.5"

#Frets: 21

Fretwire: 6130 Medium Jumbo

Trussrod: Standard Headstock-Adjust

MicroTilt: No

Contoured Heel: No

HARDWARE:

Bridge Type: Vintage 6-Saddle String-Thru

Bridge Marking: 60's Horisontal "FENDER"

Saddles: Mini Barrel Saddles

Tuners: Vintage Split Shaft Kluson Style

StringTree: Butterfly

Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top

Neckplate: 4-Bolt - Blank Plate

ELECTRONICS

Switch: 3-Way / Barrel Switch Tip

Wiring: Standard Wiring

Pickup Config: SS

NeckPickup: Tex-Mex Single Coil Tele

BridgePickup: Tex-Mex Single Coil Tele

BAG: Deluxe Gigbag Included

PRICE: 1998: $799.99

INFO:

Body / Neck cut in USA, Sent to Mexico for Finish then returned to USA for assembly.

Colors:

Black (306)

Candy Apple Red (309)

Brown Sunburst (332)

Fiesta Red (340)

Vintage White (307)

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