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Fender American Professional II Telecaster - Dark Night with Rosewood Fingerboard Certified Open Box

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Dark Night
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Fender American Professional II Telecaster - Dark Night with Rosewood Fingerboard

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There is missing finish in the bass side neck pocket. There are also fine scratches on various parts of the instrument that are not photographed. These scratches do not show well in photos, if at all. This instrument comes with the appropriate adjustment tool(s).

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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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At Sweetwater, we're so picky that what we call "Certified Open Box" is actually better than what most music retailers sell as "new" gear! Our gear hasn't endured hundreds of people a week plunking away at all the keyboards, fumbling through Stairway to Heaven on every guitar or playing with every fader and knob on a mixer or control surface.

Certified Open Box (also known as a demo) means we’ve had it out of the box for our YouTube channel, displayed at events, tested in our studio, or maybe it was in a customer’s hands for a few days and isn’t ‘factory fresh’ as a result. Every Certified Open Box item we sell has Sweetwater’s 2-year Total Confidence Coverage™ warranty and has been tested and verified up to ‘new’ specs by our factory-authorized technicians to make sure it’s in perfect working order before we ship it to you.

Note: While Certified Open Box items from Fender do not include the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation warranty, you can shop with confidence knowing that this item is backed and covered by Sweetwater’s 2-year Total Confidence Coverage™ warranty.

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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 Dark Night
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Deep C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay White 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: 0113940761

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Reviews

Pro ll series fender telecaster
Can't say enough how I was treated from start to finish, the personal was extremely friendly, professional
They were willing to hold the guitar I chose for a week because we came in to see a concert. I wasn't prepared to actually find or buy or actuallyfind the guitarI'vebeensearchingforfor awhile, had been looking for the dark knight telecaster and found it for a very resonable price ,talked to the gentlemen in the used department (ryan) explained the my options to me and we settled on a more than fair deal,he also wasn't a pushy kind sales man ,asked what I was looking for I explained,I was interested in a guitar I showed him ,just or all super experienced a class act ,was also very impressed with the facility in General, will definitely be back for my music needs big or small sweet water has won my business over,I also told a family member about the whole experience and their planning on purchasing a guitar in the near future and sweetwater is there first stop,nice to know customer service is still a 1st priority at sweetwater thank you and God Bless!!!!!

Ty Michael Betourne
Favorite Telecaster I've owned!
I am mainly a humbucker guy, but Teles and Strats of course are iconic guitars and have their own sound.
Every time I grabbed a Tele I ended up moving it on. I've had from CS, American Original, Vintera, Pro I, and all are very good but for some reason there was always some detail and over time I just didn't feel much like grabbing the Tele to play.
All great guitars for sure, but just personal preference things.

But this pro II is fantastic. From the looks, the feel, the playability and the tone, everything fits perfect of what I wanted. I realized that I prefer those modern appointments, so the vintage style wss not for me, and the Pro I I had for some reason didn¿t work. Maybe the maple, or vmod I had other thing going on, but the pro II I think plays better, feels better and sounds better than the Pro I.

So my search for a tele has ended, this one just plays like butter, is the best looking guitar I've had and sounds great! Works very well with gain which I play more.
Beyond Expectations
As a fan of classic rock, I had been wanting a tele for a while, and this guitar has exceeded my expectations. Beyond the beautiful finish and the cosmetics, I am able to get that fantastic sound I could not quite reach with my other guitars. It teases me each time I look at it, and playing it is a delight, right down to the fret height and string spacing. I could not be more delighted with this Telecaster. My sales Engineer, Mir, partnered with me and gave me some excellent advice. There are an incredible variety of Telecasters, which I was struggling with. She took the time to listen to what I was looking for in my next guitar and gave me some suggestions - and I am so glad I did! Kudos to Mir and Sweetwater for some awesome customer service.
Awesome guitar
Great guitar! First Tele I've owned and I love everything about it. Most comfortable neck I've played, lightweight body, and superb tones from the V-Mod 2 pups. Paid for a professional setup and purchased a set of Dunlop strap locks for extra security.

So far this thing has been outstanding. This is the second guitar I've purchased from Sweetwater and I had no issues whatsoever with either. Big thanks to my sales rep Chris Shura for the phenomenal customer service as well!
Music background: Guitarist of 13 years
I love this Tele
I can't even feel my fingers anymore. I can't put it down. This thing sounds AMAZING!!

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