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    General
    Model NameAmerican Special Precision Bass®American Special Jazz Bass®American Special Stratocaster®American Special Stratocaster® HSSAmerican Special Telecaster®
    SeriesAmerican SpecialAmerican SpecialAmerican SpecialAmerican SpecialAmerican Special
    Color / MSRP* / Part #
    • 3-Tone Sunburst
      Rosewood or Maple Fretboard
      $1,269.99
      011-1560-300

    • Olympic White
      Rosewood or Maple Fretboard
      $1,269.99
      011-1560-305

    • Black
      Rosewood or Maple Fretboard
      $1,269.99
      011-1562-306

    • Candy Apple Red
      Rosewood or Maple Fretboard
      $1,269.99
      011-1562-309
    • 3-Tone Sunburst
      Rosewood or Maple Fretboard
      $1,279.99
      011-1660-300

    • Olympic White
      Rosewood or Maple Fretboard
      $1,279.99
      011-1660-305

    • Black
      Rosewood or Maple Fretboard
      $1,279.99
      011-1662-306

    • Candy Apple Red
      Rosewood or Maple Fretboard
      $1,279.99
      011-1662-309
    • Candy Apple Red
      $1,249.99
      011-5602-309

    • 2-Color Sunburst
      $1,249.99
      011-5602-303
    • Black
      Rosewood Fretboard
      $1,249.99
      011-5700-306

    • 3-Color Sunburst
      Rosewood Fretboard
      $1,249.99
      011-5700-300
    • Olympic White
      $1,249.99
      011-5802-305

    • 3-Color Sunburst
      $1,249.99
      011-5802-300
    Body
    Body MaterialAlderAlderAlderAlderAlder
    Body ShapePrecision Bass®Jazz Bass®Stratocaster®Stratocaster®Telecaster®
    Body Finish
    • Gloss Urethane Body Finish
      0111560300
    • Gloss Urethane Body Finish
      0111560305
    • Gloss Urethane Body Finish
      0111562306
    • Gloss Urethane Body Finish
      0111562309
    • Gloss Urethane Body Finish
      0111660300
    • Gloss Urethane Body Finish
      0111660305
    • Gloss Urethane Body Finish
      0111662306
    • Gloss Urethane Body Finish
      0111662309
    Neck
    Neck ShapeSlim "C" ShapeSlim "C" ShapeModern "C" ShapeModern "C" ShapeModern "C" Shape
    Number of Frets2020222222
    Fret SizeMedium JumboMedium JumboJumbo FretsJumbo FretsJumbo Frets
    Position InlaysBlack DotWhite DotDot
    Fingerboard Radius9.5" (24.1 cm)9.5" (24.1 cm)9.5" (24.1 cm)9.5" (24.1 cm)
    FretboardRosewood or MapleRosewood or MapleRosewood
    Neck MaterialMapleMapleMapleMapleMaple
    Neck FinishSatin UrethaneSatin UrethaneSatin UrethaneSatin UrethaneSatin Urethane
    Nut Width1.625" (41.3 mm)1.5" (38.1 mm)1.6875" (43 mm)1.6875" (43 mm)1.6875" (43 mm)
    Scale Length34" (86.36 cm)34" (86.36 cm)25.5" (64.8 cm)25.5" (64.8 cm)25.5" (64.8 cm)
    HeadstockLarge '70s StyleLarge '70s Style
    Neck PlateStandard 4 BoltStandard 4 BoltStandard 4 Bolt
    Truss Rod Nut3/16" Hex Adjustment3/16" Hex Adjustment1/8" American Series Nut1/8" American Series Nut1/8" American Series Nut
    Electronics
    Pickup ConfigurationS/S/SH/S/SS/S
    Bridge PickupStandard Vintage Alnico Magnet Jazz Bass® Single-Coil Bridge PickupTexas Special™ Single-Coil Bridge PickupAtomic Humbucking™ PickupTexas Special™ Tele® Single-Coil Pickup
    Middle PickupStandard Vintage Alnico Split Single-Coil Precision Bass® PickupTexas Special™ Single-Coil Middle PickupTexas Special™ Single-Coil Middle Pickup
    Neck PickupStandard Vintage Alnico Magnet Jazz Bass® Single-Coil Neck PickupTexas Special™ Single-Coil Neck PickupTexas Special™ Single-Coil Neck PickupTexas Special™ Tele® Single-Coil Pickup
    Pickup Switching5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
    Special ElectronicsMaster Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)Master Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (rolls off high without adding bass)Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (rolls off high without adding bass)Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (rolls off high without adding bass)
    ControlsVolume, Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass).Volume 1.(Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup) Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit, (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass) Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup), Greasebucket Tone CircuitMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup) Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit, (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass) Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup), Greasebucket Tone CircuitMaster Volume, Master Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (rolls off high without adding bass)
    Hardware
    Hardware FinishChromeChromeChromeChromeChrome
    BridgeStandard Vintage 4 Saddle BassStandard Vintage 4 Saddle BassVintage Style Synchronized TremoloVintage Style Synchronized TremoloVintage Style 3-Saddle Strings-Thru-Body Tele® Bridge
    String NutSynthetic BoneSynthetic BoneSynthetic BoneSynthetic BoneSynthetic Bone
    Pickup CoversBlack Matte
    Switch TipsWhite Switch TipBlack Switch Tip"Barrel" Style Switch Tip
    Tremolo Arm HandleVintage Style Tremolo ArmVintage Style Tremolo Arm
    Tools
    Truss Rod Wrench3/16" "T-Style" Ball-End Hex (Allen) Wrench3/16" "T-Style" Ball-End Hex (Allen) Wrench1/8" Hex (Allen) Wrench1/8" Hex (Allen) Wrench1/8" Hex (Allen) Wrench
    Saddle Height Wrench.050" Hex (Allen) Wrench.050" Hex (Allen) Wrench1/16" Hex (Allen) Wrench
    Miscellaneous
    StringsFender® USA, NPS, (Gauges .045-.105)Fender® USA, NPS, (Gauges .045-.105)Fender® USA Super Bullets® 3250L, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)Fender® USA Super 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)Fender® USA Super 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
    Unique FeaturesUS-Made, High Gloss Finish, NEW Slim Profile, Fast-Action Neck, Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit and Posiflex™ Graphite Neck Support RodsUS-Made, High Gloss Finish, NEW Slim Profile, Fast-Action Neck, Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit and Posiflex™ Graphite Neck Support RodsSatin Urethane Finish, Texas Special™ Pickups, Large '70s Style Headstock, Greasebucket™ Tone CircuitSatin Urethane Finish, Texas Special™ Pickups, Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit, Brass Bridge Saddles
    Accessories
    Case Gig BagsDeluxe Gig BagDeluxe Gig BagDeluxe Gig BagDeluxe Gig BagDeluxe Gig Bag
    Included AccessoriesDeluxe Gig Bag, Polishing ClothDeluxe Gig Bag, Polishing ClothDeluxe Gig Bag, Polishing Cloth
    Polishing ClothPolishing Cloth IncludedPolishing Cloth IncludedPolishing Cloth Included
    Strap LocksVintage Style Strap ButtonsVintage Style Strap Buttons
    Control KnobsKnurled Chrome P Bass KnobsVintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass KnobsWhite Plastic KnobsChrome Dome Style
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    *Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (United States). MSRP is for reference purposes only; consult your local Authorized FMIC Dealer for pricing. Pricing outside the United States may vary due to each country's tax schedule, tariffs, import/shipping charges, and duties imposed by customs.
     
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