USA TELECASTERS

American Series Ash Telecaster “The 8502”

American Series (6/2003-2007)

Decal:

Colors:

2-Color Sunburst (803)

Honey Blonde (867)

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

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: 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

Control Plate: Chrome Standard

Strap Buttons: Standard

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 each year at roughly 2300 guitars made in total of both colors combines

TDPRI 8502 Club Thread

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