The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance – the American Professional Classic Telecaster.

Under the hood, vintage-inspired Coastline '63 Telecaster pickups deliver depth, punch and sparkle while the sleek Modern "C" neck provides exceptional comfort and playability. Fender Staggered ClassicGear tuners provide classic looks and precise tuning stability. Boasting custom-faded vintage and signature Fender finishes, this professional-grade instrument looks as good as it sounds.

From studio to stage, The American Professional Classic Telecaster – All the soul of a golden-era Fender, evolved for today's player.

Features

• Alder Body
  
• Coastline '63 Telecaster pickups
  
• Modern "C"-shaped neck with 9.5"-radius fingerboard and Medium Jumbo frets
  
• Vintage-style Hardware and Staggered ClassicGear™ Tuners
  
• Greasebucket Tone System

HIGHLIGHTS

ALDER BODY
A classic Fender tonewood known for resonance, punch and clarity. Alder has a balanced and lively tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.

FADED CLASSIC AND SIGNATURE FENDER FINISHES
Each instrument is available in signature Fender colors and faded classic finishes that recreate the well-loved patina of vintage guitars.

COASTLINE ’63 TELECASTER PICKUPS
Based on Fender’s Pure Vintage designs, Coastline ’63 Telecaster pickups are slightly overwound to deliver enhanced Fender warmth, chime and punch

MODERN "C"-SHAPED NECK WITH 9.5" RADIUS FINGERBOARD AND MEDIUM JUMBO FRETS
The Modern "C"-shaped neck delivers a comfortable playing experience with its smooth, ergonomic profile. The 9.5”-radius fingerboard with medium jumbo frets provides fast fretting and easy playability.

VINTAGE STYLE HARDWARE AND STAGGERED CLASSICGEAR TUNERS
Pure in form and function, the vintage-style 3-brass saddle provides classic tele twang and character. Staggered ClassicGear tuners merge traditional Fender aesthetic with modern precision.

GREASEBUCKET TONE SYSTEM
The uniquely engineered Greasebucket Tone System tames treble frequencies without sacrificing gain or adding unwanted bass, preserving carefully crafted sound. Unlike traditional tone controls, this sophisticated circuit maintains clarity and definition even when rolled back.

Specs

General
Series:  American Professional Classic
Orientation:  Right-Hand
Color:  Butterscotch Blonde
Country Of Origin:  US

Neck
Neck Material:  Maple
Neck Finish;  Satin Urethane
Neck Shape:  Modern "C"
Neck Construction;  4-Bolt
Fingerboard Radius:  9.5" (241 mm)
Fingerboard Material:  Maple
Position Inlays:  Black Dot
Number of Frets:  22
Truss Rod:  Standard
Truss Rod Nut:  1/8" American Series
String Nut:  Synthetic Bone
Nut Width:  1.685" (42.8 mm)
Nut Material;  Synthetic Bone
Fret Size;  Medium Jumbo
Scale Length:  25.5" (64.77 cm)

Body
Body:  Alder
Body Finish:  Gloss Urethane
Body Shape;  Telecaster®
Body Style:  Solid Body
Body Material;  Alder

Hardware
Bridge:  3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Slotted Brass Barrel Saddles
Pickguard:  1-Ply Black
Pickup Covers:  Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None
Control Knobs;  Knurled Flat-Top
Switch Tip:  Barrel Style
Hardware Finish:  Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines:  Fender® ClassicGear™ Staggered
String Trees:  Dual-Wing
Strings:  Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Neck Plate:  4-Bolt
Strap Buttons;  Vintage-Style

Electronics
Bridge Pickup;  Coastline® '63 Single-Coil Telecaster®
Neck Pickup:  Coastline® '63 Single-Coil Telecaster®
Pickup Configuration:  SS
Controls:  Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching:  3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickups, Position 3. Middle Pickup

Measurements
Shipping Dimensions;  6.20x18.40x53.00 IN
Shipping Weight:  21.65 LB
Shipping Length:  53.00 IN
Shipping Height:  6.20 IN
Shipping Width;  18.40 IN

Accessories
Recommended Case:  Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included)
Saddle Height Wrench:  .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench
Truss Rod Wrench:  1/8" Hex (Allen)

Miscellaneous
Commodity Code:  9207.90.0040