Fender 011-4962-350 Am Pro Classic Tele, MN, Butterscotch Blonde

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The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance – the American Professional Classic Telecaster®.

Under the hood, vintage-inspired Coastline™ ’63 Telecaster® 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 Telecaster® – All the soul of a golden-era Fender®, evolved for today’s player.

• CASE/GIG BAG: Deluxe Gig Bag Included.

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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® PICKUPS
Based on Fender’s Pure Vintage designs, Coastline ’63 Telecaster® 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 sound. Unlike traditional tone controls, this sophisticated circuit maintains clarity and definition even when rolled back.

Features

• Alder Body
• Coastline™ ’63 Telecaster® pickups
• Modern “C”-shaped neck with 9.5″-radius fingerboard and Medium Jumbo frets
• Vintage-style Hardware and Staggered ClassicGear™ Tuners
• Greasebucket™ Tone System

Specs

General

• Series: American Professional Classic
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Butterscotch Blonde
• Country of Origin: USA

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape: Modern “C”
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod: Standard
• Truss Rod Nut: 1/8″ American Series
• String Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.685″ (42.8 mm)
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)

Body

• Body Shape: Telecaster®
• Body Style: Solid Body
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane

Hardware

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Slotted Brass Barrel Saddles
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
• Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip: Barrel Style
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender® ClassicGear™ Staggered
• String Trees: Dual-Wing
• Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009–.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Coastline® ’63 Single-Coil Telecaster®
• Neck Pickup: Coastline® ’63 Single-Coil Telecaster®
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Switching

• 3-Position Toggle:
  • Position 1. Bridge Pickup
  • Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickups
  • Position 3. Middle Pickup