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Raphael Saadiq Telecaster

Artist Series (2024-Today)

Raphael Saadiq Telecaster
Raphael Saadiq Telecaster REAR

COLORS:

Dark Red Metallic (848)

Model# 011-1060-848


BODY

Wood: Ash

Lacquer: Gloss Polyurethane

Binding: Black Top Binding

Shape: Standard Telecaster

Pickguard: Custom 1-Ply Acrylic (7 Hole) with Floral Graphic

Serial: Laser Etched on Backplate / RS+6 digits


NECK

Wood: Maple

Fretboard: Slab Rosewood

Inlay: Clay Dots

Neck Lacquer: Satin Urethane

Neck Profile: 1959 "C"

Neck Thickness .790”–.965” (20.0–24.5mm)

Headstock: Standard Tele

Nut Width: 1.650" (42mm)

Scale: 25.5"

Radius: 9.5"

#Frets: 21

Fretwire: 6150 Vintage Tall (.083 x .045)

Trussrod: Standard Headstock-adjust

MicroTilt: No

Contoured Heel: No


HARDWARE

Bridge: Vintage 3-Saddle String-Thru

Bridge Marking: ’CBS “FENDER Pat.No DES.164227 / 2.573.254” stamp

Saddles: Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles

Tuners: Fender Pure Vintage Split Shaft (Single-Line) Gotoh SD91

String Tree: Butterfly

Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top

Control Plate: Chrome Standard

Strap Buttons: Standard

Neckplate: 4-Bolt / Laser Etched: Saadiq Artwork + Serial


ELECTRONICS

Switch: 3-Way CRL Blade / Top Hat Switch-Tip

Wiring: Standard Wiring (N/NB/B)
Potentiometers:

• 1x CTS 250k Master Volume 

• 1x CTS 250k Master Tone

Treble Bleed: None

Caps .05uf Dime

Pickup Config: SS

Neck Pickup: Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele Pickups

Bridge Pickup: Custom Raphael Saadiq Single-Coil Tele Pickups


ACCESSORIES  & INFO

STORAGE: Deluxe Black Hardshell (Red Poodle Interior)

STRINGS: Nickel Plated Steel .010-.046

Wiring Diagram

Service Manual

DECAL:

Key

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