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Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Mercury
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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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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 Mercury
  • 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: 0113940755

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Rated 5/5

You get what you pay for

With the American Pro II series, you get everything at a fair price. The guitar sounds amazing, plays very well, and just has a very high quality feel that you don't get with less expensive guitars. I bought this as a guitar I plan to have the rest of my life, and I have no doubt it will hold up for years to come.
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Music background: Garage band
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First fender guitar

So I've been a Gibson guy for a long time but I have always had an interest in fender guitars. Then I went to a concert where the main guitar player was playing a fender telecaster, and I fell in love with his sound, and had the itch to get a tele but I could not afford one at that point in time fast forward to Christmas time comes around and my mom surprises me with that awesome guitar that I have been wanting this really sweet fender, telecaster American pro to it plays amazingly and sounds awesome. I fell in love with it the second I picked it up and strummed it this guitar will stay with me forever I hope this helps anybody that's looking to pick up this guitar if you're interested in it don't have any regrets and just go ahead and pull the trigger. You will not regret it
Rated 5/5

Exceptional guitar!!!!!!!

Unbelievable when you pick this guitar up put it in your hands plug it into any amp and get crisp unbelievable sound. There is definitely a reason why A ton of musicians play the telecaster. The wide range of sound you can get from this guitar is endless. I wanted to own a telecaster for a long time and when you pay up you get an incredible piece of equipment this guitar I will have for years to come and pass on to my kids.
Music background: Semi-Pro been playing 30 years
Rated 5/5

Great support from Sweetwater. Thank you.

A professional musician sibling told me about Sweetwater. They were completely helpful and trustworthy thanks to both James and Matt. Thanks!

It’s impossible to imagine a world without Fender guitars, and if you’re like many of the guitarists at Sweetwater, then Fender not only made the first guitar you ever bought " they made the last one too! From building the first mass-produced solidbody electric guitars and basses in the 1950s to creating some of the most influential amplifier designs in history, it’s no wonder why Fender is one of the biggest names in the business. As one of the world’s largest Fender dealers, we have countless guitars, basses, amps, effects pedals, and accessories in stock and ready to ship, whenever you need them. We’re always getting our hands on their latest creations, and there’s nothing we love more than to tell our customers all about them! So, whether you’re looking for your first axe or a Custom Shop creation, make sure to give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.

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