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
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
General
Product Name
American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Faded Sherwood Green Metallic
Series
American Professional Classic
Orientation
Right-Hand
Color
Faded Sherwood Green Metallic
Body
Body Material
Alder
Body Shape
Telecaster®
Body Finish
Gloss Urethane
Body Style
Solid Body
Neck
Neck Shape
Modern "C"
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane
Scale Length
25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
9.5" (241 mm)
Position Inlays
White Dot
String Nut
Synthetic Bone
Nut Width
1.685" (42.8 mm)
Fret Size
Medium Jumbo
Number of Frets
22
Truss Rod
Standard
Truss Rod Nut
1/8" Hex (Allen)
Electronics
Bridge Pickup
Coastline™ '63 Single-Coil Telecaster®
Middle Pickup
Coastline™ '57 Single-Coil Stratocaster® RWRP
Neck Pickup
Coastline™ '63 Single-Coil Telecaster®
Pickup Covers
Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None
Switching
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
Controls
Master Volume, Master Tone
Hardware
Bridge
3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Slotted Brass Barrel Saddles
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard
4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Control Knobs
Knurled Flat-Top
Switch Tip
Barrel Style
Neck Plate
4-Bolt
Strap Buttons
Vintage-Style
String Trees
Dual-Wing
Accessories
Strings (Installed)
Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Saddle Height Wrench
.050" Hex (Allen) Wrench
Truss Rod Wrench
1/8" Hex (Allen)
Included Case/Gig Bag
Deluxe Gig Bag
Recommended Case
Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included)
