FENDER - Telecaster® American Professional Classic - Rosewood Fingerboard - Faded Black

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.

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.


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
Included: Deluxe Gig Bag


Specs:

Body: Alder

Body Finish: Gloss Urethane

Body Material: Alder

Body Shape: Telecaster®

Body Style: Solid Body

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

Color: Faded Black

Orientation: Right-Hand

Series: American Professional Classic

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

Switch Tip: Barrel Style

Tuning Machines: Fender® ClassicGear™ Staggered

Fret Size: Medium Jumbo

Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)

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