The American Professional 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 access to the upper register. New V-Mod III Telecaster single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while delivering the twang, snap and snarl that made the Tele famous, while ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.

The new top-load/string-through bridge with compensated saddles is our most comfortable, flexible Tele bridge yet - retaining classic brass-saddle tone and providing excellent intonation and flexible setup options, allowing you to tailor the tension and tone of each string to your liking.

The American Pro 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.

V-MOD III Pickups

V-Mod III Telecaster pickups are voiced specifically for each position, creating a perfectly balanced tone with the vintage warmth and crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend.

Sculpted Neck Heel

The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.

Top-Load/String-Through Classicgear Compensated Brass Bullet Saddle Tele Bridge

The new Telecaster bridge sports ClassicGear Compensated Brass Bullet Saddles - our most comfortable, flexible Tele saddles yet. Retaining classic brass-saddle tone, they provide excellent intonation and flexible setup options, allowing you to tailor the tension and tone of each string to your liking. Strings can be top-loaded for reduced tension, resulting in a mellower twang and springy attack.

Deep “C” Neck Profile with Rolled Fingerboard Edges

Delivering both comfort and speed, the American Professional “Deep C” neck profile is slim at the nut and fills out gradually as it approaches the neck joint to create a natural feel that’s perfect for chording and single note playing alike. The hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish provide a supremely comfortable feel.

Special Electronics

A performance-friendly push-push switch on the tone control activates the series mode in position 2, using both pickups to create a fatter tone not normally found on a Tele.

Classicgear Precision Potentiometers

ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.

Features

• Two V-Mod III single-coil Telecaster pickups
• 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele with ClassicGear Compensated Brass Bullet 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

• Series : American Professional
• Orientation : Right-Hand
• Color : Oxblood

Neck

• Neck Material : Maple
• Neck Finish : “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Shape : Deep "C"
• Fingerboard Radius : 9.5" (241 mm)
• Fingerboard Material : Rosewood
• Position Inlays : White Dot
• Side Dots : White
• Number of Frets : 22
• String Nut : Bone
• Nut Width : 1.685" (42.8 mm)
• Nut Material : Bone
• Fret Size : Narrow Tall
• Scale Length : 25.5" (648 mm)

Body

• Body : Alder
• Body Finish : Polyurethane
• Body Shape : Telecaster
• Body Style : Solid Body
• Body Material : Alder

Hardware

• Bridge : 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele with ClassicGear Compensated Brass Bullet Saddles
• Pickguard : 3-Ply Black
• Pickup Covers : Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None
• Control Knobs : Knurled Dome
• Hardware Finish : Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines : Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
• Strings : Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
• Neck Plate : 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt Adjustment

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup : V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele
• Neck Pickup : V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele
• Pickup Configuration : SS
• Controls : Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching : 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Auxiliary Switching : Push-Push Tone Control Activates Series Mode