Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster SSS MN 3-Color Sunburst

A "Golden Age" Telecaster Revisited for Today's Musicians

This American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster embodies Fender's idea of a professional instrument that retains vintage charm (aesthetics, hardware, Tele spirit) while integrating clearly performance-oriented choices. The "HotShot" concept combines Telecaster DNA with a more versatile approach thanks to a pickup configuration and electronics capable of going beyond traditional sounds without losing the Fender signature.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Designed for intermediate to professional guitarists, this Tele is ideal if you're looking for a unique guitar to cover multiple genres: rock, blues, country, pop, funk, or indie. Its 5-position selector facilitates quick tonal changes live, while its Modern "C" neck promotes fast playability, suitable for chords, melodic lines, and precise rhythmic playing.

The Sound

The alder body provides a very Fender-balanced tone: present mids, clean lows, and clear highs, perfect for a sound that cuts through the mix without harshness. The Coastline 63 Single-Coil Telecaster pickups (neck and bridge) deliver the expected twang, attack, and definition, with great pick dynamics. The central Coastline 57 Single-Coil Stratocaster RWRP pickup adds a more "bell-like" brightness and nuanced intermediate positions, useful for arpeggios, snappy rhythms, and more scooped sounds. The vintage Tele bridge with 3 brass slotted saddles contributes to the character: sharp attack, natural sustain, and a very organic feel.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSS	Fingerboard	Maple
Category	TL	Scalloped	Simple
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Color	Gradient
Nbr of strings	6

Body material	Alder	Control knobs	Flat knurled metal
Body finish	Gloss polyurethane	Selector tip	Barrel style
Body shape	Telecaster	Hardware finish	Nickel/Chrome
Body style	Solid body	Tuners	Fender ClassicGear Staggered
Neck material	Maple	String guide	Double wing
Neck finish	Satin polyurethane	Neck plate	4-bolt
Neck profile	Modern "C"	Strap buttons	Vintage style
Neck construction	4-bolt attachment	Bridge pickup	Coastline 63 Single-Coil Telecaster
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Middle pickup	Coastline 57 Single-Coil Stratocaster RWRP
Fingerboard material	Maple	Neck pickup	Coastline 63 Single-Coil Telecaster
Inlays	White dots	Pickup configuration	SS
Number of frets	22	Controls	Master volume, master tone
Truss Rod	Standard	𝟱-𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿
Truss Rod nut	1/8" American Series	▸ Position 1	Bridge pickup
Nut	Synthetic bone	▸ Position 2	Bridge and middle pickups
Nut width	42.8 mm / 1.685"	▸ Position 3	Middle pickup
Headstock nut material	Synthetic bone	▸ Position 4	Middle and neck pickups
Fret size	Medium Jumbo	▸ Position 5	Neck pickup
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Saddle height adjustment wrench	.050" / 1.27 mm hex key
Bridge	Vintage Tele 3-saddle bridge, string-through-body, brass slotted saddles	Truss Rod adjustment wrench	1/8" / 3.18 mm hex key
Pickguard	3-ply Black/White/Black	Included	Deluxe gig bag
Pickup covers	Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None