Fender - American Professional Telecaster Oxblood
The American Professional Telecaster® draws from more than seventy years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player.
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.
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American-made construction with modern hardware refinements; V-Mod single-coil pickups deliver articulate highs and punchy mids; improved neck pocket tolerances reduce play, enhancing sustain and tuning stability; contemporary fretwork and finishing techniques applied to classic topology.
Requires 9V battery for active electronics if equipped; standard strap button and bridge saddles are readily swapped; benefit from quality instrument cable and strap to justify the investment; minimal setup needed out of box due to professional QC, though personal intonation tweaking recommended.
A Telecaster engineered for working musicians who refuse compromise. The Oxblood American Professional balances iconic Fender DNA with tangible improvements that justify its position at the professional level, delivering reliability and sonic character in equal measure.
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American Professional Telecaster®
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.
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
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.
General |
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| Product Name | American Professional Telecaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Oxblood |
| Series | American Professional |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Color | Oxblood |
Body |
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| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Shape | Telecaster® |
| Body Finish | Polyurethane |
| Body Style | Solid Body |
Neck |
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| Neck Shape | Deep "C" |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Finish | “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Position Inlays | White Dot |
| Side Dots | White |
| String Nut | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.685" (42.8 mm) |
| Fret Size | Narrow Tall |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
Electronics |
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| Bridge Pickup | V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele® |
| Neck Pickup | V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele® |
| Pickup Covers | Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None |
| Switching | 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
| Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele® with ClassicGear™ Compensated Brass Bullet™ Saddles |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Black |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Dome |
| Switch Tip | Black |
| Neck Plate | 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment |
Accessories |
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| Strings (Installed) | Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 |
| Included Case/Gig Bag | Deluxe Molded Case (Included) |
Fender is an American manufacturer with over seven decades of electric guitar innovation, establishing itself as the benchmark for professional and amateur musicians worldwide. The company's commitment to quality craftsmanship and sonic excellence has made Fender instruments staples in recording studios, concert halls, and practice spaces across every genre.
Known for balancing tradition with modern engineering, Fender's American Professional line represents the pinnacle of the company's design philosophy—instruments built for working professionals who demand reliability, playability, and distinctive tone.
