Fender American Professional Telecaster

“THE DEEP C NECK SITS IN BETWEEN A MODERN C AND U IN TERMS OF SHAPE, AND COUPLED WITH THE NARROW TALL FRETS OFFERS EXTRA HOLD AND CONTROL.”

Everything you want from a classic Telecaster with modern functionality.

RRP: $2,949

Body: Ash

Neck: Maple (Deep C-shape) Scale: 25.5 inches Fingerboard: Maple

Frets: 22

Pickups: Two V-Mod Single-Coils Controls: Master Volume w/ Treble Bleed / Master Tone Hardware: Nickel / Chrome

PROS

American-made

Tim Shaw-designed single-coils Treble bleed circuit

CONS

Neck might not suit beginners

The American Professional series brings the Telecaster into the modern age while staying incredibly faithful to the original design. A few tiny adjustments make a world of difference – from the Treble Bleed circuit that retains the high-end when your guitar volume is turned down, to the redesigned ‘ashtray’ bridge that’s angled better for the picking hand.

The Deep C neck sits in between a Modern C and U in terms of shape, and coupled with the narrow tall frets offers extra hold and control. As for the circuitry, the Tim Shaw-designed V-Mod single-coils are engineered using a proprietary blend of alnico magnet types. In the neck pickup, an Alnico 5 under the bass strings delivers detailed low end, while an Alnico 2 under the treble strings adds warmth and clarity; the bridge is powered exclusively by Alnico 5 magnets.

It’s all of these tiny extras and adjustments which – without affecting the visual aesthetics of such a classic guitar – make the American Professional series a very dominant presence in the Telecaster lineup.