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Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Black
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The Finest American Professional Telecaster Yet!

Fender’s American Professional series produced some of the most popular instruments at Sweetwater among working musicians and discerning amateurs. Now, with the American Professional II series, Fender has upped the ante, outfitting the formidable line with a slew of player-centric upgrades. The Fender American Professional II Telecaster features Tim Shaw’s latest V-Mod Tele single-coils, which deliver familiar Tele twang with enhanced clarity and focus. To provide an exceptional playing experience, the American Professional II Telecaster boasts a Deep "C" profile neck with a satin finish and a contoured heel joint. A Tele is a must-have in any guitar collection, and they don’t get much finer than the Fender American Professional II Telecaster.

The new standard for professional instruments

After the wild success of the original American Professional Stratocaster, Fender's team of designers dedicated themselves to improving on the design. The resulting instrument, the American Professional II Telecaster, features several improvements and upgrades that push the classic design to new heights. V-Mod II Telecaster single-coil pickups dish out signature Tele spank and twang with added detail. The upgraded “cut” 3-saddle top-load/string-through bridge has a classic look with enhanced flexibility for setting individual string tension to achieve perfect intonation. Factor in the all-new "Super-Natural" neck finish, and the Fender American Professional II Telecaster sets the tone for what a professional-level instrument should look, sound, and feel like.

Upgraded pickups promote clarity

For the American Professional II Telecaster, Fender's pickup guru, Tim Shaw, created a new breed of V-Mod single-coil pickups. The V-Mod II Tele single-coils have a vintage voice with modern clarity that players will appreciate. And, their volume mod circuit lets you pull back on the gain knob, without sacrificing top end, making it incredibly versatile onstage. Run it through your grittiest dirt pedals or your cleanest amp and the Fender American Professional II Telecaster will sound right at home.

Custom Shop-influenced neck

The Deep "C" neck profile that you'll find on the Fender American Professional II Telecaster solidbody electric guitar is a slight upgrade from the Fender American neck players have been in love with for years. By adding a touch more roundness to the back contour, the Deep "C" carve fills your hand perfectly while never inhibiting your technique. For added playing comfort, the back of the neck is finished in Fender's "Super-Natural" satin finish that feels fast and inviting. Your fingers will immediately notice how much control they have on the fretboard's Narrow Tall frets. For good reason, this fret wire is the most requested size at the Fender Custom Shop.

Fender American Professional II Telecaster Electric Guitar Features:

  • Updated and upgraded Telecaster for the performing musician
  • V-Mod II single-coil pickups provide classic Tele twang with greater articulation
  • 3-saddle top-load/string-through bridge has a classic look with enhanced flexibility
  • Satin-finished maple neck feels fast and responsive
  • Deep "C" neck profile sits securely in your hand
  • Contoured neck heel enhances comfort when playing in the upper register
  • Narrow Tall frets play effortlessly

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape American Professional II Telecaster
  • Body Material Alder
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Deep C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Narrow Tall
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.685"
  • Nut Material Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 3-Saddle Top-load String-through body with Brass Bullet Saddles
  • Tuners Fender Standard Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup V-Mod II Tele Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup V-Mod II Tele Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone (push/push series)
  • Switching 3-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Fender USA Bullets 3250L, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0113942706

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Rated 5/5

Great workhorse

Got this yesterday, the finishing and quality are awesome. Amazing sustain and the tones are right on par for the classic tele sound.
Rated 5/5

That classic Tele sound and feel with a few modern updates

A real classic made-in-the-USA Tele has been on my wish list for a very long time - finally pulled the trigger on it and am overjoyed with the purchase. Satin finish on the back of the maple neck makes for easy playing, and the versatility of the tones with the updated pickups can range from that classic Tele twang to really nice cleans and rolled back volumes without losing the top end. Playability is off the charts with this guitar, it does it all. The neck definately has a deep "C" feel to it - very comfortable and the contoured neck heel is a nice bonus if you spend time at the top of the neck. The 3-saddle string-through bridge is a nice touch too - good stability and flexible adjustment. Overall really happy with this purchase and looking forward to many years of enjoying it. Thanks Sweetwater !
Rated 5/5

American Pro II

Recently picked this up and love it. Feels great and plays well, a solid well built beautiful guitar. I really wanted a custom shop heavy relic but valued my marriage too and opted for this incredibly priced Telecaster guitar for 1/3 of the price. I could not find any buyer reviews for the Pro II at the time because it was so new when I purchased. But you will not be disappointed! My collection also includes a Gilmour Strat, Gibson Les Paul Classic, Gibson SG original, a Martin 6 string and 12 string. This guitar fits right when with all of them. Sweetwater is a great company to work with, ask for Matt. Rock on!
Music background: Hobby guitar player
Rated 5/5

A Beginner's Dream Guitar

First, thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write reviews and share their experience. You are a guiding light to those of us in the beginning stage of our long musical journey.

Finding that perfect guitar is a difficult challenge, especially if you're on a budget like me. Many thanks to Sweetwater for their payment plans to help some of us explore equipment with their financing options.

So much research with far too much trial and error finally influenced my decision to take a leap of faith per say. Honestly, I never cared for the look of a Telecaster. I never held one and I always thought I was destined to own a Gibson Les Paul. My collection in the last year I includes an Epiphone Les Paul Classic Worn, Epiphone Les Paul Standard, an older Squier Strat with a perfect satin maple neck, and my awesome vintage Gibson Sonex.

I hit a major roadblock recently with my hands practicing with my Epiphone Les Paul Classic Worn. The neck felt small and chords were hard to hit with the limited spacing. I tried to love this guitar to the point of upgrading the pickups. Having a limited wide variety of different style guitars finally demonstrated a feel for what I needed in a neck and sound.

Make it fat with sound like no other! The neck on my Gibson Sonex is so comfortable and fat, but its too complex at this point in my journey. Strats man, the middle pickup is always in my way. I put my sights on the American Professional II Telecaster without hesitation.

Perfection!

I LOVE everything about this beauty! I love the maple neck, the fret spacing, the controls, the pickups, and the FEEL! Super fast and versatile. I can finally feel the sound of blues deep within my soul. I can easily transition to rock of all sorts because the sky is truly the limit with this magnificent instrument. I can finally achieve a simple balanced sound and feed this craving of mine.

Happiness is owning a Telecaster, especially an American made one that required no additional modifications or setup.

Thank you Sweetwater and reviewers like you!
Music background: Decade old beginner finally getting serious in the last 12 months
Rated 5/5

Absolutely amazing Tele!

I ended up buying used, so I didn't get to treat myself to TJ at Sweetwater's outstanding customer service!

As for the guitar, it's my first Tele as I mainly play Strata, but man I might be converted. The tones from this thing are amazing. Even unplugged it rings like a bell. The neck feels great, not too chunky or too thin. The frets are perfect and the roller edges are so smooth it not even funny! The pickups sounds great with plenty of clarity - makes me try to play better to match it's capability. Love the series mod, it I use it and crank down the tone it almost sounds like I'm running a cocked wah pedal.

Fit and finish are perfect. I can't imagine that custom shop guitars couple be any better.

It's a keeper and as it stands my Strats are collecting dust.
Music background: Adult, self taught, hobbyist

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