Fender Classic Series 50s Stratocaster User manual

ALL NEW HIGHWAY ONETM SERIES GUITARS
2006

MADE IN THE USA
GUITARS THAT TAKE YOU PLACES
ALL NEW...PICKUPS...BRIDGES...NECKS...FRETS...FINISHES...COLORS...
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TELECASTER®
011-126X
The Highway One Telecaster guitar
takes the term ‘workhorse’ to the nth
degree. Features include an alder
body paired to a maple, modern “C”-
shape neck with a rosewood or maple
fingerboard, 22 jumbo frets, two hot
single-coil Tele® pickups with AlNiCo
3 magnets, a Greasebucket tone
circuit, and a satin nitrocellulose
lacquer finish. Available in Three-
color Sunburst (300), Daphne Blue
(304), Black (306), Honey Blonde
(367) and Wine Transparent (375).
STRATOCASTER®
011-116X
Features an alder body, a modern
“C”-shaped maple neck with a
rosewood or maple fingerboard
and 22 jumbo frets. Additional
features include three hot single-coil
pickups with AlNiCo 3 magnets
(middle pickup is reverse wound/
reverse polarity), a vintage-style
synchronized tremolo system,
Greasebucket tone circuit
and a satin nitrocellulose
lacquer finish. Available in
Three-color Sunburst (300),
Daphne Blue (304), Black
(306), Honey Blonde (367)
and Wine Transparent (375).
Also available as a left-
handed model in the same
color selections (011-
1126, not shown).
STRATOCASTER®
HSS
011-1760
The true ‘hot rod’ of the
Highway OneTM Series, the
HSS Stratocaster guitar
features an alder body and an
AtomicTM humbucking pickup paired
with two hot single-coil AlNiCo
3 pickups. Additional features
include a modern “C”-shape maple
neck with a rosewood fingerboard
and 22 jumbo frets, vintage-style
synchronized tremolo system,
GreasebucketTM tone circuit and a
satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish.
Available in Daphne Blue (304),
Black (306) and Transparent Wine
(375).
The all-new Highway OneTM instruments have been
injected with even more high-performance features
than ever before, all while retaining their “no nonsense”
attitude. These guitars are workhorses, made to be put
through their paces night after night. Players who are
looking for a guitar to hang over their mantle, best move-
along. The following features combine vintage styling
and modern functionality like no other, creating one of
the most exciting U.S.-made Fender® instruments!
• ’70s-inspired headstocks and super sized frets for a
vintage look and modern feel
• Hotter AlNiCo 3 pickups provide a mix of vintage and
modern tones
• Upgraded bridges combine vintage styling and
modern functionality
• Thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows tonality of
wood to shine through
• New color and pickguard combinations
THE ALL NEW HIGHWAY ONETM
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GUITARS THAT TAKE YOU PLACES
See the Highway One basses on pages 18-19! 5
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60TH ANNIVERSARY PRO JUNIOR™ “WOODY”
223-2300-200 120V
In celebration of our 60th Anniversary, we’ve taken our beloved 15-Watt, all-tube Pro
Junior amplifier and housed it in a vintage-inspired semi-transparent Honey Blonde-
finished solid ash cabinet with red vintage grille cloth, three chrome strips and a
commemorative badge. Additional features include a 10” Jensen® P-10R AlNiCo-
magnet speaker, new G12AX7M preamp tubes and a deluxe vintage slip cover.
16”H x 15” W x 8.75” D, 22 lbs.
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G-DEC® EXEC
235-0000-005 120V
The G-DEC Exec was created for guitarists looking for all the
jaw-dropping features and portability of the award-winning
G-DEC (Guitar Digital Entertainment Center) amplifier housed
in a gorgeous package. It features a Three-color Sunburst maple
cabinet with oxblood grille cloth and a deluxe padded cover.
13.5” H x 15.5” W x 7” D, 22.5 lbs.
G-DEC® 30
235-0500-000 120V
The G-DEC 30 is an upgraded version of our top-selling, award-winning
G-DEC, the revolutionary amplification system that makes practice sessions
sound like a full band! The upgraded feature set makes G-DEC 30 a fine
rehearsal or recording tool for the more discriminating guitarist.
• 30 watts into a special design 10” speaker
• All-new backing tracks and presets in addition to those
included in the original G-DEC
• Composition Mode allows individual measures to be combined into whole songs
• MIDI song files can be loaded-in from a computer and stored on board
• 28-second phrase Sampler has overdub capability
• Rear panel interface includes versatile Speaker Output, Line Outputs and more
• Optional four-button footswitch accesses program selection
and stop-start functions
15.75” H x 17” W x 8.25” D, 19.5 lbs.
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BAND INCLUDED!
ALL THAT’S NEEDED IS YOU!
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AERODYNE™
CLASSIC
STRATOCASTER®
025-6506
Aerodyne Classic instruments
bridge the gap between our ultra-
progressive Aerodyne body profile
and the vintage instruments that
started it all! The addition of a mint
green Stratocaster pickguard, figured
tops and eye-catching transparent
finishes temper the aggressiveness
of the original Aerodynes – creating
a stylistically modern, but more
comfortable and traditional aesthetic.
Available in Natural (521), Crimson Red
Transparent (538) and Blue
Transparent (570).
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215-2000-000 120V
The legendary Princeton Reverb Amp of the 1960s was small, light and
moderately powered – but capable of big tube tone. In the ’70s and
beyond, countless guitarists made it the quintessential studio recording
amp, crafting signature sounds with a stomp box or two, feeding that
simple “miked-up” Princeton.
Today, original Princeton Reverb amps are prized collectibles, and a wise
choice for creating tube tone in a small space. The Princeton Recording
Amp offers all of the great tone and dynamics of the original, plus several
modern studio-friendly features. The robust 15-Watt platform even provides
enough output for small gigs and rehearsals.
• All tube preamp, power amp, and Reverb circuitry based on
classic 1965 Princeton Reverb
• 15 Watts into a 10” Jensen® C-10R speaker for “spanky” vintage tones
• Trans-Impedance Power Attenuator (U.S. Patent # 6,816,009) allows
players to crank-up the amp for full-output tube overdrive; then set the
volume of the speaker as low as desired—even SILENT for headphone
use! Unlike other attenuators, the lively feel and “bounce back” dynamics
of the speaker are reflected back to the tube amp and the player’s hands.
This exclusive circuit may be completely bypassed when not needed.
• Two “stomp box” effects, which can be completely
disengaged from the signal path as desired:
- Three-knob Overdrive, based on traditional stomp box tones
- Two-knob Compressor, based on classic recording-friendly
units, adds sustain
• Genuine tube-driven Fender® spring Reverb by Accutronics®
• Headphone output
• Speaker-emulated Line Output with Level control and Ground Lift
• Speaker Output jack (internal speaker may be disconnected
for use with other 8 Ohm enclosures)
• Professional FX loop
• Four-button Footswitch included
16.5” H x 20” W x 10.75” D, 45 lbs.
FEATURES INCLUDE
R e a r Panel
PRINCETON® RECORDING AMP

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ENSENADA
Ensenada Series acoustics were born out of
dreams and desires, traditional builders and
technicians, and a blend of art and science.
In the middle of Fender’s Mexico factory, there
is a place where these dreams, builders and
technicians come together to build some of the
finest acoustic guitars ever offered by Fender®.
GLOBAL DESIGN
GDO-500S ORCHESTRA
095-8200
Solid cedar top, solid ovangkol back
and sides. Available in Natural (221)
and Sunburst (232).
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GDO-500SE Orchestra
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095-8200
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Global Design Series acoustics
pair eclectic body designs and
popular features with exotic
woods from all over the world.
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B-DEC™ 30
23-54200-000 120V
The B-DEC 30 (Bass Digital Entertainment Center) is both an
entertainment center and a teaching/training tool. It includes
“performance loops” which provide instrumental accompaniment
for many musical styles, along with “teacher loops” which help
bassists develop & refine basic techniques. The B-DEC 30 will
immerse you in fun, while letting you naturally develop the critical
skills you need to become the best bass player you can be!
17” H x 15” W x 14.5” D, 33 lbs.
User Interface
• The most popular bass amps and effects models
combined with musical loops for endless jamming fun
• Drum beats, guitar and keyboard sounds along
with a guide bass track each of which can be muted
• Internal synthesizer with MIDI interface allows playback of any MIDI
file. Song storage allows those MIDI files to be stored inside the amp
• Easy to use bass Tuner at the touch of a button
• Teacher loops demonstrate basic musical concepts
• Complete method book has transcription and tablature for every preset
along with suggested techniques, areas of focus and playing variations
BAND INCLUDED!
ALL THAT’S NEEDED IS YOU!
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PRECISION BASS®
011-0360
The Highway OneTM P Bass® takes the most popular bass of
all time to new heights with the addition of modern features
and vintage styling. Features include an alder body, modern
“C”-shape maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard,
20 frets and a ’70s headstock decal, a BADASSTM II bridge
with grooved saddles, three-ply parchment pickguard and a
satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Available in Three-color
Sunburst (300), Daphne Blue (304), Black (306), Honey
Blonde (367) and Wine Transparent (375).
JAZZ BASS®
011-1460
The one-and-only Highway One J Bass® guitar
features a host of upgrades and new features,
including an alder body, modern “C”-shape
maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, 20
frets and a ’70s headstock decal, a BADASSTM
II bridge with grooved saddles, GreasebucketTM
tone circuit, three-ply parchment pickguard
and a satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish.
Available in Three-color Sunburst (300),
Daphne Blue (304), Black (306), Honey
Blonde (367) and Wine Transparent (375).
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The all-new Highway OneTM basses have more
high-performance modifications than ever before,
yet still retain their “no nonsense” look and
feel. Great ’70s styling, BADASSTM bridges,
and new colors truly take these amazing basses
to the next level. The thin satin nitrocellulose
lacquer finish lets the natural tone of the body
wood shine through, and when coupled with the
upgrades above, creates one of the most exciting
U.S. made instruments in the Fender® line!
• ’70s-inspired headstocks for a vintage look
• Patented Posiflex graphite neck rods for
increased stability
• Thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows
tonality of wood to shine through
• BADASSTM bridges with grooved saddles for
increased sustain
• New color and pickguard combinations for a
fresh look
BASSES THAT TAKE YOU PLACES
ALL NEW...PICKUPS...BRIDGES...NECKS...FRETS...FINISHES...COLORS...
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’50s STRATOCASTER®
013-1002
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AERODYNE™ CLASSIC
PRECISION BASS® SPECIAL
025-4507
Like the Aerodyne Stratocaster® guitar, the Aerodyne Classic
Precision Bass Special bridges the gap between Fender’s
ultra-progressive Aerodyne body profile, and the vintage
instruments that started it all! Additional features include a
mint green P Bass® pickguard, figured tops and eye-catching
transparent finishes. Available in Natural (521), Crimson Red
Transparent (538) and Blue Transparent (570).

Classic
Player
Series
Vintage Broadcaster pickups,
soft “V”-shape necks, custom
two-point “vintage” tremolo
systems and custom wiring are
not “standard fare” outside the
walls of our Corona, Calif.-based
Custom Shop. With the new
Classic Player Series, not only
do they come standard; they’re
accessible to players who can’t
sell out Wembley Stadium.
We asked three of our Custom
Shop Master Builders to design a
“Custom Shop”-worthy guitar that
could be built in our standard
production facility. They obliged
to create three unforgettable
instruments featuring vintage
styling alongside some of the
most popular (and inspiring!)
features and modifications they’ve
built into their custom “one-off”
instruments over the years.
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’60s STRATOCASTER®
014-1100
Designed by Fender Custom Shop Master Builder,
Greg Fessler, the ’60s Stratocaster guitar features an
alder body, a maple “C”-shape neck with a rosewood
fingerboard, a 12” radius and 21 medium jumbo frets,
’69 Strat® pickups, custom two-point vintage-style
tremolo, and aged knobs and switch tip. Available in
Three-color Sunburst (300) and Sonic Blue (372).
Classic
Player
Series
BAJA TELECASTER®
014-1502
Designed by Fender® Custom Shop Master Builder, Christopher
Fleming, the Baja Telecaster guitar features an ash body with a
thin polyester finish, a soft “V”-shape maple neck with 21 medium
jumbo frets, a Custom Vintage Broadcaster bridge pickup and a
Custom Twisted Tele® neck pickup, a four-way switch and S-1™
switching. Available in Blonde (307) and Desert Sand (389).
’50s STRATOCASTER®
014-1102
Designed by Fender Custom Shop Master Builder,
Dennis Galuszka, the ’50s Stratocaster guitar features
an alder body, a maple neck with a 9.5” radius, 21
medium jumbo frets and Gotoh® vintage style lock-
ing tuning machines, 57/62 vintage-style single-coil
pickups (reverse wound/reverse polarity middle pickup),
custom two-point vintage-style tremolo, a five-way switch
and custom pickup switching. Available in Two-color
Sunburst (303) and Shoreline Gold (344).
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KINGMAN™ S
096-8015-021
Solid spruce top,
solid mahogany back.
Fishman® Classic IV™
with built-in tuner.
KINGMAN™ SCE
096-8010-021
Solid spruce top, solid
mahogany back.
CALIFORNIA
Our very first acoustic guitar designs all featured Electric Guitar
headstocks – a radical and innovative concept in its time.
The new California Series instruments pay homage
to the look and California vibe, but have been
updated and redesigned.
SONORAN™ S
096-8020-021
Solid spruce top,
mahogany back.
SONORAN™ SCE
096-8025-021
Solid spruce top, mahogany back.
Fender® Fishman® Classic 4T™
Pickup System with Active
On-Board Pre (4 EQ sliders).
MALIBU™ S
096-8000-021
Small-body with a short scale,
Solid spruce top,
solid mahogany back.
MALIBU™ SCE
096-8005-021
Small-body with a short scale, Solid spruce
top, solid mahogany back. Fishman®
Classic IV™ with built-in tuner.
Series™
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PRECISION BASS®
032-6800-505
The Precision Bass is considered by many to be THE rock
‘n’ roll bass. The Vintage Modified Series P Bass® from
Squier® offers the stripped-down and straight-ahead tone
that can be heard on countless recordings. It’s a true
“workhorse” of an instrument! Special features include a
one-piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Three-ply
black/white/black pickguard, Duncan DesignedTM split coil
pickup and an Olympic White finish.
FRETLESS JAZZ BASS®
032-6608-500
The Vintage Modified Jazz Bass Fretless from Squier fuses
an upright’s vocal-like, expressive qualities with the quick
and defined attack of an electric. Special features include
a one-piece maple neck, fretless ebonol fingerboard with
white celluloid lines, and Duncan DesignedTM pickups.
Available in Three-color Sunburst.
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JAZZ BASS®
032-6702-521
The retro inspired Vintage Modified Jazz Bass from
Squier® brings the true spirit of rhythm and groove to
the table. Special features include a one-piece maple
neck with black binding and block inlays on a maple
fingerboard, soft maple body, Duncan DesignedTM
pickups and a Natural finish.

PD-500
069-1007-000
Designed to rock, the PD-500 is the
next evolution in portable PA solutions.
The PD-500 features an eight-channel
mixer, Feedback KillerTM (Patent
Pending), 48-volt phantom power,
selectable digital effects and a 500-
Watt class D stereo power amp.
PD-500 speaker cabinets feature
Neo-Precision® neodymium speakers
designed by Celestion® for superior
musical performance and decreased
weight. The Neo-Precision speaker
design features two 8” woofers, and
one titanium compression driver
and horn per cabinet. Weighing in
at a mere 53 lbs., the PD-500 is
the top contender in portable PA
solutions.
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INNOVATIVE PORTABLE AUDIO
HELLO KITTY® MINI
033-5101
The new Hello Kitty® Series from
Squier®; a purr-fect pair with a long
history of bringing the gift of music
to a younger generation. Features
include Hello Kitty® logo graphics
and a reduced scale length for
younger ages. Available in Black
(506) and Pink (570).

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’65 MUSTANG®
REISSUE
027-3706
We’re proud to reissue the
’65 Mustang, (which was
the first full year of Mustang
production). The Mustang
was originally one of our
‘student models’ but was
destined for the big time;
seen slung over the shoulders
of icons like David Byrne,
John Frusciante, Kurt Cobain,
Todd Rundgren and Adrian
Belew to name just a few!
This new reissue’s got great color
and cosmetic options, as well as a
heightened level of period-correct
detailing (body wood, logos, etc.).
Available in Daphne Blue (504),
Olympic White (505) and
Dakota Red (554).

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FM 212 DSP
231-6600-000 120V
An affordable, easy-to-use member of our top-selling FM Series family with quality amp
modeling and DSP effects. A pair of heavy-duty 12-inch Special Design speakers are driven
by 100 Watts of Fender® tone, making it one of the loudest combos available; its high-quality
amp types and effects provide maximum versatility.
• Two independent channels with duplicate controls; each channel can be set to
any amp type, effect, and EQ setting desired, so the player can switch
back & forth between pre-set tones
• Detent encoder knobs with 16 Amp Types including classic Fender Tweed, Blackface™,
Hot Rod and Metalhead™; British Stack and Combo; and Acoustic-Electric simulator
• Detent encoder knobs with 16 DSP effects like Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo,
Vibratone, Flange and combinations
• Two Special Design 12” speakers deliver powerful, wide-range
response enhancing all the different amp types
• Included two-button footswitch for channel selection and effects on-off
19.2” H x 26.25” W x 10.4” D, 43 lbs.
FM 65 DSP
231-6100-000 120V
The FM 65 DSP offers the same affordability and ease-of-use as the rest
of our FM Series family in a 65-Watt combo. The closed-back design makes
it one of the fullest-sounding small combos available; its high-quality amp
types and effects provide lots of room for fun and experimentation.
• Detent encoder knob with 16 Amp Types including classic Fender® Tweed, Blackface™,
Hot Rod and Metalhead™; British Stack and Combo; and Acoustic-Electric simulator
• Normal Channel with Blackface amp tone
• Detent encoder knob with 16 DSP effects like Reverb, Delay, Chorus,
Tremolo, Vibratone and combinations
• Closed-back construction and Special Design 12” speaker
deliver a surprising level of thick, pounding bass response
• Included two-button footswitch accesses channel
selection and effects on-off
18.5” H x 18.5” W x 9” D, 32 lbs.
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The trademarks identified in this magazine, including
the Fender® Jazz Bass®, Precision Bass®, Stratocaster®
and Telecaster® guitar body and headstock designs are
owned by Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC).
All rights reserved. The following trademarks are not
owned by FMIC, and are the property of their respective
owners: Accutronics®, BADASSTM, Celestion®, Duncan
DesignedTM, Fishman® Classic IVTM, Gotoh®, Neo-
Precision®, Hello Kitty® and Jensen®. Every product is
made with pride and care – and is backed by a product-
specific warranty. Consult your local retailer, distributor,
or the Fender Web site (www.fender.com) for details.
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