Fender American Professional II Telecaster, Maple Fingerboard, Roasted Pine Overview
Fender American Professional II Telecaster, Maple Fingerboard, Roasted Pine
The Fender Telecaster is the model that started it all, and 70 years later, it remains one of the most popular instruments in the world. The American Professional II Telecaster pays homage to the rich tradition of the Tele while embracing modern innovations to meet the demands of today’s guitarists.
Key Features:
- Body: Crafted from roasted pine, the body of this Telecaster provides a lightweight and resonant platform, enhancing the instrument’s natural tone and adding a unique aesthetic.
- Neck: A maple neck with a “Deep C” profile offers a comfortable feel, making it easy to play whether you’re chording or soloing. The rolled fingerboard edges provide an exceptionally smooth playing experience.
- Fingerboard: The maple fingerboard adds a bright and snappy response to your playing, with 22 narrow-tall frets that facilitate effortless bending and accurate intonation.
- Pickups: Equipped with V-Mod II Telecaster single-coil pickups, this model delivers the classic Tele snarl and snap with enhanced clarity and articulation, thanks to the newly-designed pickup series.
- Bridge: The innovative bridge design allows for versatile stringing options—top-loader, through-body, or a combination of both—while the brass, compensated ‘bullet’ saddles ensure improved intonation and flexibility in setup.
- Controls: Traditional master volume and tone controls, paired with a 3-way pickup selector switch, offer a wide range of tonal options to suit any playing style.
- Finish: The roasted pine body is complemented by a sleek and durable finish, highlighting the natural wood grain and adding to the guitar’s overall appeal.
- Additional Features: Available in both right-handed and left-handed configurations, making this versatile model accessible to all players.
The Fender American Professional II Telecaster combines the ultimate classic design with modern upgrades, making it more comfortable and versatile than ever before, all while retaining the iconic tone that has made the Telecaster a favorite for decades.
- Rolled Fingerboard Edges
- “Super Natural” Neck finish
- Contoured Neck Heel
- Bevelled Neck Plate
- String Tree
- V-Mod II Pickups
- Push/Push Electronics Options: Parallel/Series on SS, Coil Split on Deluxe
- Top Loader / String Through Bridge
- Contoured Saddles
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Body Material: Roasted Pine
- Bridge Pickup: V-Mod II Single-Coil Tele®
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele® with Compensated Brass “Bullet” Saddles
- Configuration: SS
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fret Size: Vintage Tall
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Pickup: V-Mod II Single-Coil Tele®
- Neck Shape: Deep "C"