Fender - American Professional Classic Telecaster - Faded Black #0114960322
The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance – the American Professional Classic Telecaster®.
From studio to stage, The American Professional Classic Telecaster® – All the soul of a golden-era Fender®, evolved for today's player.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
V-Mod II single-coil pickups with enhanced clarity and authentic Tele snap. Rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted neck heel for premium playability. Deep C neck profile with narrow tall frets for fast, accurate playing. Made in USA with premium components throughout.
Roll the bridge pickup tone knob to 7 for the ultimate Tele sweet spot - all the twang and bite you want with zero harshness. This is the setting Nashville session guitarists have relied on for decades.
The American Professional Telecaster is what happens when the world's most no-nonsense guitar design gets refined by seven decades of professional musician feedback. The V-Mod II pickups capture that legendary snap with modern clarity, the rolled edges make it a joy to play for hours, and the overall build quality ensures it delivers flawlessly every single night. The Telecaster for players who demand professional-grade everything.
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American Professional Classic Telecaster®
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
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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 punchMODERN "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.
Accessories |
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| Case/Gig Bag | Included: Deluxe Gig Bag |
| 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) |
Body |
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| Body | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Shape | Telecaster® |
| Body Style | Solid Body |
Electronics |
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| Bridge Pickup | Coastline® '63 Single-Coil Telecaster® |
| Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Neck Pickup | Coastline® '63 Single-Coil Telecaster® |
| Pickup Configuration | SS |
| Switching | 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickups, Position 3. Middle Pickup |
General |
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| Color | Faded Black |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Product Name | American Professional Classic Telecaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Faded Black |
| Series | American Professional Classic |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Slotted Brass Barrel Saddles |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Flat-Top |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Neck Plate | 4-Bolt |
| Pickguard | 4-Ply Tortoiseshell |
| Pickup Covers | Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None |
| Strap Buttons | Vintage-Style |
| String Trees | Dual-Wing |
| Strings | Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 |
| Switch Tip | Barrel Style |
| Tuning Machines | Fender® ClassicGear™ Staggered |
Measurements |
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| Fret Size | Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (64.77 cm) |
Neck |
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| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Neck Construction | 4-Bolt |
| Neck Finish | Satin Urethane |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Modern "C" |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.685" (42.8 mm) |
| Position Inlays | White Dot |
| String Nut | Synthetic Bone |
| Truss Rod | Standard |
| Truss Rod Nut | 1/8" American Series |
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