American Series Ash Telecaster “The 8502”

Decal:

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

Fretboard: Maple

Neck Lacquer: Satin Urethane

Neck Profile: 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

Contoured Heel: No

HARDWARE

Bridge Type: Modern Flat 6-Saddle String-Thru

Bridge Marking: None

Saddle: Polished Off-Set Chromed Brass Saddles

Tuners: Standard Fender/Schaller Die Cast Sealed Tuners

String Tree: 50's Round Button

Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top

Neckplate: 4-Bolt / "Fender Corona California" Plate

ELECTRONICS

Switch: 3-Way | Barrel Switch Tip

Wiring: Standard Wiring N/NB/B / (Some have Delta Tone)

Pickup Config: 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