USA TELECASTERS
California Series (1997-1998)
Model# 010-1702-XXX (Maple)
BODY
Wood: Alder
Lacquer: Polyester
Shape: Standard Telecaster
Pickguard :Various (8 Hole)
3-Ply White (307, 332, 340)
4-Ply Tortoise Shell (306)
4-Ply Aged White Pearloid (309)
Serial: Headstock Rear / AMXM + 6-digits (First digit tells year)
NECK
Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Maple
Neck Lacquer: Satin Urethane
Neck Profile: Vintage “C”
Neck Thickness: .810’–860’ (20.6–21.8mm)
Headstock: Standard Tele
Nut Width: 1.650" (42mm)
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 9.5"
#Frets: 21
Fretwire: 6130 Medium Jumbo (.106 x .036)
Trussrod: Headstock-Adjust
MicroTilt: No
Contoured Heel: No
HARDWARE
Bridge: Vintage 6-Saddle String-Thru
Bridge Marking: ‘60s Horisontal "FENDER"
Saddles: Mini-Barrel Saddles
Tuners: Vintage Style Split Shaft
String Tree: Butterfly
Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Control Plate: Chrome Standard
Strap Buttons: Standard
Neckplate: 4-Bolt - Blank Plate
ELECTRONICS
Switch: 5-Way Blade / Barrel Switch Tip
Wiring: Custom wiring with Coil-Split
Potentiometers:
• 1x CTS 250k Master Volume
• 1x CTS 250k Master Tone
Pickup Config: HS
Neck Pickup: Tex-Mex Humbucker Pickup (7.3 kΩ) Chrome Cover
Bridge Pickup: Tex-Mex Single-Coil Tele (7.9 kΩ)
ACCESSORIES & INFO
STORAGE: Deluxe Gigbag Included
PRICE: $849.99 (1998)
Body / Neck cut in USA, Sent to Mexico for Finish then returned to USA for assembly.