USA TELECASTERS
California Series (1997-1998)
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
Fretboard: Maple or Rosewood
Neck Lacquer: Satin Urethane
Neck Profile: Vintage “C”
Neck Thickness .810’ - 860’ (20.5-21.8mm)
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: Vintage 6-Saddle String-Thru
Bridge Marking: 60's Horisontal "FENDER"
Saddles: Mini Barrel Saddles
Tuners: Vintage SD91 Split Shaft
String Tree: Butterfly
Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Control Plate: Chrome Standard
Strap Buttons: Standard
Neckplate: 4-Bolt - Blank Plate
ELECTRONICS
Switch: 3-Way / Barrel Switch Tip
Wiring: Standard Wiring
Pickup Config: SS
Neck Pickup: Tex-Mex Single Coil Tele
Bridge Pickup: Tex-Mex Single Coil Tele
BAG: Deluxe Gigbag Included
PRICE: $799.99 (1998)
INFO:
Body / Neck cut in USA, Sent to Mexico for Finish then returned to USA for assembly.
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