Fender American Professional Hot Shot Telecaster Electric Guitar - Maple Fingerboard - Butterscotch Blonde

The American Professional HotShot™ Telecaster® draws from more than seventy years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player.

Fender's popular Deep "C" neck sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy upper-register access. New V-Mod III Telecaster single-coil pickups deliver the twang, snap and snarl that made the Tele famous, now more articulate than ever. But the HotShot™ goes further: a specially placed V-Mod III Stratocaster® single-coil in the middle position pairs with 5-way switching to unlock a whole new dimension of Fender tone, while ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance. — from classic Tele bite to glassy Strat-inspired middle and in-between voices, all in one instrument.

The American Professional HotShot™ Telecaster delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you'll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.

FEATURES

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• Two V-Mod III single-coil Telecaster pickups and V-Mod III single-coil Stratocaster pickup
• New top-load/string-through Telecaster bridge with compensated brass saddles
• Deep "C"-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges
• Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easy bending
• ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers
• Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case

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HIGHLIGHTS

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V-MOD III PICKUPS

V-Mod III Telecaster pickups are voiced specifically for each position, creating a perfectly balanced tone with the vintage warmth and crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend. A V-Mod III Stratocaster single-coil in the middle position delivers authentic Strat tones, giving this hot-shot Telecaster setup unmatched versatility.

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SCULPTED NECK HEEL

The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.

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TOP-LOAD/STRING-THROUGH CLASSICGEAR™ COMPENSATED BRASS BULLET™ SADDLE TELE BRIDGE

The new Telecaster bridge sports ClassicGear™ Compensated Brass Bullet™ Saddles - Fender's most comfortable, flexible Tele saddles yet. Retaining classic brass-saddle tone, they provide excellent intonation and flexible setup options, allowing you to tailor the tension and tone of each string to your liking. Strings can be top-loaded for reduced tension, resulting in a mellower twang and springy attack.

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“DEEP C” NECK PROFILE WITH ROLLED FINGERBOARD EDGES

Delivering both comfort and speed, the American Professional “Deep C” neck profile is slim at the nut and fills out gradually as it approaches the neck joint to create a natural feel that’s perfect for chording and single note playing alike. The hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish provide a supremely comfortable feel.

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SPECIAL ELECTRONICS

A performance-friendly push-push switch on the tone control adds the neck pickup into positions 1 and 2, unlocking tonal combinations not normally found on a Tele.

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CLASSICGEAR™ PRECISION™ POTENTIOMETERS

ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.

SPECIFICATIONS

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General

• Series: American Professional
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Butterscotch Blonde

Body

• Body Material: Ash
• Body Shape: Telecaster®
• Body Finish: Polyurethane
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Neck Shape: Deep "C"
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Side Dots: Black
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
• Number of Frets: 22

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele®
• Middle Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Strat®
• Neck Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele®
• Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None
• Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Hardware

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele® with ClassicGear™ Compensated Brass Bullet™ Saddles
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
• Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
• Switch Tip: Black
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment

Accessories

• Strings (Installed): Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
• Included Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case (Included)