The American Professional HotShot™ Telecaster® draws from more than seventy years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player.

Our popular Deep "C" neck sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy upper-register access. New V-Mod III Telecaster single-coil pickups deliver the twang, snap and snarl that made the Tele famous, now more articulate than ever. But the HotShot™ goes further: a specially placed V-Mod III Stratocaster® single-coil in the middle position pairs with 5-way switching to unlock a whole new dimension of Fender tone, while ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance. — from classic Tele bite to glassy Strat-inspired middle and in-between voices, all in one instrument.

The American Professional HotShot™ Telecaster delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you'll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.

Features

• Two V-Mod III single-coil Telecaster pickups and V-Mod III single-coil Stratocaster pickup
• New top-load/string-through Telecaster bridge with compensated brass saddles
• Deep "C"-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges
• Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easy bending
• ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers
• Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case

General:
Brand Name: Fender
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Butterscotch Blonde
Series: Fender American Professional

Body:
Body Finish: Polyurethane
Body Material: Ash
Body Shape: Telecaster

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Black Dot
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Finish: "Super-Natural" Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Deep "C"
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.685"
Side Marker Inlay: Dot

Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele
Controls and Switching: Master Volume, Master Tone; 3-Position Blade
Neck Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele

Hardware:
Bridge: 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele with ClassicGear Compensated Brass Bullet Saddles
Fret Wire: Narrow Tall
Knobs: Knurled Dome
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Switch Cap: Black
Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered