USA TELECASTERS
American Vintage Series (1982–1984)
Model# 010-1303-850
BODY
Wood: Ash
Lacquer: Nitrocellulose
Shape: Standard Telecaster
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Serial: Stamped on Bridge / 4 digits
NECK
Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Maple
Neck Lacquer: Nitrocellulose
Neck Profile: Slim "C"
Neck Thickness .825”–.945”
Headstock: Standard Tele
Nut Width: 1.650" (42mm)
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 7.25"
#Frets: 21
Fretwire: 6230 Vintage Frets (.078-.043)
Trussrod: Single-Action Heel-Adjust
MicroTilt: No
Contoured Heel: No
HARDWARE
Bridge: Vintage 3-Saddle String-Thru
Bridge Marking: Fender Pat. Pend + Serial
Saddle: 3 Brass Vintage Barrel-Saddles
Tuners: Kluson Vintage SD91 Split Shaft
String Tree: ‘50s Round-Button
Neckplate: 4-Bolt / Blank plate
ELECTRONICS
Switch: 3-Way Blade, Barrel Switch Tip
Wiring: Vintage Wiring (N/NB/B)
Potentiometers:
Pickup Config: SS
Neck Pickup: American Vintage Pickup (6.5k)
Bridge Pickup: American Vintage Pickups (6.1k)
ACCESSORIES & INFO
STORAGE: Vintage Tweed Case
CASE CANDY: Strap, Brochure, Cleaning Cloth, Ashtray Cover, COA
PRICE: $875 (1981)
The final batch made guitars at Fullerton Plant in California before acquisition from CBS to FMIC. Fender only acquired the name but not the property.
Noteable players: David Gilmour (used on Delicate Sound of Thunder & Division Bell tour)
Continuation: Vintage Series '52 Corona