USA TELECASTERS

California Telecaster

California Series (1997-1998)

Decal:

Colors:

Brown Sunburst (332)

Black (306)

Candy Apple Red (309)

Fiesta Red (340)

Vintage White (307)

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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