The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance – the American Professional Classic HotShot™ Telecaster®.
Under the hood, vintage-inspired Coastline™ '63 Telecaster® and '57 Stratocaster® 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 HotShot™ Telecaster® – All the soul of a golden-era Fender®, evolved for today's player.
Features
- Alder Body
- Coastline™ '63 Telecaster® and Coastline™ '57 Stratocaster® 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 gigbag
Neck
Maple
Satin Urethane
Modern "C"
4-Bolt
9.5" (241 mm)
Rosewood
White Dot
22
Standard
1/8" American Series
Synthetic Bone
1.685" (42.8 mm)
Synthetic Bone
Medium Jumbo
25.5" (648 mm)
Body
Alder
Gloss Urethane
Telecaster®
Solid Body
Alder
Hardware
3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Slotted Brass Barrel Saddles
1-Ply Black
Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None
Knurled Flat-Top
Barrel Style
Nickel/Chrome
Fender® ClassicGear™ Staggered
Dual-Wing
Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
4-Bolt
Vintage-Style
Electronics
Coastline® '63 Single-Coil Telecaster®
Coastline® '57 Single-Coil Stratocaster® RWRP
Coastline® '63 Single-Coil Telecaster®
SSS
Master Volume, Master Tone
5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
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® AND COASTLINE™ '57 Stratocaster® pickups
Based on Fender’s Pure Vintage designs, Coastline ’63 Telecaster® and ’57 Stratocaster® 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.
