2010 American Special Stratocaster® | Part 2

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Stratocaster Taken Apart

In the previous post, we took a look at the external features and specifications of this two-tone sunburst American Special Stratocaster®. Now that it's been taken apart, I've noticed a couple of things. For starters, the normal Switchcraft #11 output jack socket has been replaced with one that's "Made in Japan." 

Brass grounding plates have also been added to the undersides of the pickups, and a treble bleed circuit to the master volume. Besides these mods, the pickup and control cavities have also been shielded with copper foil; which is a rather nice touch.

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Specifications

Model Name: American Special Stratocaster®
Series: American Special Series
Finish: Two-Tone Sunburst
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple/Modern “C” Shape/Satin Urethane Finish
Fretboard: Maple/9.5” Radius (241 mm)/Black Dot Position Inlays
Frets: 22 Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Nut Width: 1.6875” (43 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
Saddles: Vintage-Style Stamped Bent Steel
Pickguard: Three-Ply Parchment/Black/Parchment
Pickups: Texas Special™ Strat® (Neck/Middle/Bridge)
Pickup Switching: Oak Grigsby Five-Position Blade
Controls: Master Volume/Tone 1 (Neck)/Tone 2 (Bridge)

Noteworthy Features

Large ‘70s Style Headstock
Large ‘70s Style Decal
Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)

Acknowledgements

This guitar has been authenticated by Fender Consumer Relations, who were also kind enough to provide me with the specs shown above. Thank you, Fender :)