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.

For the first time, the American Professional Classic Telecaster features the all-new Fender Silent System — a patent pending, passive, battery-free breakthrough that effectively eliminates single-coil hum without sacrificing a single trace of that pure, authentic single-coil tone you know and love.

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

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.

Signature Fender Finishes

Each instrument is finished in signature Fender colors that capture the authentic character and craftsmanship of the world's most iconic guitars.

Fender Silent System

A passive, battery-free breakthrough that eliminates single-coil hum while preserving every trace of the pure, authentic tone you know and love.

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.

Features

• Alder Body
• Coastline '63 Telecaster pickups
• Fender Silent System
• Modern "C"-shaped neck with 9.5"-radius fingerboard and Medium Jumbo frets
• Vintage-style Hardware and Staggered ClassicGear Tuners
• Greasebucket Tone System
• Series : American Professional Classic
• Orientation : Right-Hand
• Color : Vintage Blonde

Neck

• Neck Material : Maple
• Neck Finish : Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape : Modern "C"
• Fingerboard Radius : 9.5" (241 mm)
• Fingerboard Material : Maple
• Position Inlays : Black Dot
• Side Dots : Black
• Number of Frets : 22
• String Nut : Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width : 1.685" (42.8 mm)
• Nut Material : Synthetic Bone
• Fret Size : Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length : 25.5" (648 mm)

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 : 3-Ply Black
• Pickup Covers : Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None
• Control Knobs : Knurled Dome
• Switch Tip : Barrel Style, Black
• Hardware Finish : Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines : Fender ClassicGear Staggered
• Strings : Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
• Neck Plate : 4-Bolt

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
• Special Electronics : Fender Silent System

Accessories

• Recommended Case : Classic Series Stratocaster/Telecaster Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included)