Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Faded Black
Manufacturer's Description
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.
Fender®, Squier®, Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Precision Bass®, Jazz Bass® and the distinctive headstock designs commonly found on the Strat®, Tele® & P Bass® guitars are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Specifications
General
- Series: American Professional Classic
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Color: Faded Black
- Country Of Origin: US
Body
- Body: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Body Shape: Telecaster®
- Body Style: Solid Body
- Body Material: Alder
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Neck Shape: Modern "C"
- Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Position Inlays: White 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)
Hardware
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Slotted Brass Barrel Saddles
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
- 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
Miscellaneous
- 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)
- Weight: 7.7 lbs
- Serial#: US25062174
Overall Condition
Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Fender. This American Professional Classic Telecaster is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.
Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.