MASTER CERTIFIED: 2024 Fender American Professional II Telecaster – Dark Knight – Pro Setup – $1599 USD | FREE SHIPPING | Upgraded Fender Case

This 2024 Fender American Professional II Telecaster is a clean, modern example of Fender’s flagship USA production Tele platform finished in Dark Knight.

It delivers the core features players expect:

• alder body construction
• modern Deep “C” maple neck
• smooth, comfortable playability
• classic Telecaster response with updated refinement

The Dark Knight finish gives the guitar a more aggressive, modern appearance while maintaining the familiar simplicity and functionality that make Telecasters so versatile.

Performance & Setup (The Difference)

This guitar has been professionally set up by master technician Eric Upton.

Result:

• low, clean action
• smooth feel across the neck
• stable tuning and intonation
• easy playability without unnecessary stiffness or resistance

It plays effortlessly and consistently in a way factory setups rarely achieve.

Pickup Configuration

• V-Mod II Tele Single-Coil (neck) — 5.98 kΩ (Fender Stock)
• V-Mod II Tele Single-Coil (bridge) — 7.26 kΩ (Fender Stock)

A versatile, balanced set capable of everything from clean articulation to stronger bridge bite suited for rock and lead playing.

Bench-Verified Specs

• Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz
• Neck Thickness: .830" (1st fret) / .939" (12th fret)
• Neck Relief: .008"
• Action: 4/64" bass / 4/64" treble
• Strings: Ernie Ball .009 Slinky
• Finish: Dark Knight
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Hardware: Chrome (original)

All measurements verified during setup.

Condition & Details

• Very good condition
• Light signs of normal handling
• No structural issues
• Clean satin finish with minimal cosmetic wear

Included:

• Upgraded Fender molded hardshell case
• Fender documentation & hang tags
• Eric Upton Master Certification Sheet

Shipping & Packing (Important)

This instrument will be professionally packed using a brand-new, heavy-duty shipping box with proper internal support to prevent movement in transit. No loose cases, no shortcuts.

If you’ve ever received a guitar poorly packed, you already know why this matters. I pack every instrument the way I would want to receive my own—secure, stable, and fully protected.

Ships FREE, fully insured.

Why Buy From The Reserve

We do the inspection, verification, and setup—so you don’t have to.

Every guitar is vetted, measured, and professionally set up before it ever gets listed. What you receive is exactly what’s described, playing at its full potential.

The Bottom Line

This is a clean, professionally set up American Professional II Telecaster in one of Fender’s best modern finishes—ready to go out of the case.