The Fender American Professional Hot Shot Telecaster Rosewood in Dark Night marks a fresh chapter in Fender's modern professional lineup. You've seen the original American Professional, the American Professional II, and the American Professional Classic. This refreshed American Professional Series makes for a more versatile guitar than your standard Tele by placing a Stratocaster single-coil between the traditional Tele neck and bridge pickups. Five-way switching opens up both classic Tele sounds and glassier Strat-inspired combinations, while the new top-load/string-through bridge with compensated brass saddles adds improved intonation and setup flexibility.

The Deep "C" maple neck features rolled fingerboard edges, a 9.5" radius, and Fender's "Super-Natural" satin urethane finish for a smooth, comfortable feel. A sculpted neck heel improves access to the upper register, while 22 narrow tall frets provide an easy balance between rhythm playing and lead work. V-Mod III Telecaster single-coils in the bridge and neck retain the twang, snap, and aggressive bite that define the Tele, while the V-Mod III Strat middle pickup adds glassier sounds and more nuanced in-between positions through the five-way switch.

The three-saddle bridge supports both top-load and string-through setups, giving players another way to fine-tune feel and tension. ClassicGear compensated brass Bullet saddles help improve intonation without giving up the direct response of a traditional Tele bridge, while Fender staggered sealed tuners, a bone nut, and Micro-Tilt neck adjustment round out the hardware. We think the Dark Night Hot Shot is a strong option for players who want one of the most flexible Tele configurations in the refreshed American Professional lineup.

Specifications:

- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Polyurethane
- Color: Dark Night
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: "Super-Natural" Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- Neck Shape: Deep "C"
- Nut Width: 1.685"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Number of Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
- Position Inlays: White Dot
- Side Dots: White
- Nut: Bone
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt Adjustment
- Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele with ClassicGear Compensated Brass Bullet Saddles
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Neck Pickup Cover: Chrome
- Middle Pickup Cover: Black
- Bridge Pickup Cover: None
- Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
- Bridge Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele
- Middle Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat
- Neck Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 5-Position Blade
- Made In: USA
- Case: Deluxe Molded Hardshell Case

Sku: 0111520761