Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde

Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde

Ready to take on any studio session or stage gig, the American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster merges Tele attitude, Strat-inspired sonics, and easy-playing modern performance. This Tele’s lively alder body packs two Coastline ’63 Telecaster single-coils and a middle-position ’57 Stratocaster pickup — the “Nashville” configuration that’s favored by studio pros around the world for its boundless flexibility. Paired to a 5-way switch, this comprehensive configuration puts both Tele twang and in-between Strat shimmer at your command. Next, a string-through-body “ashtray” bridge with a trio of brass saddles warms up the Tele’s treble response in the 1950s tradition. Meanwhile, Fender's staggered ClassicGear tuners combine retro style with rock-solid stability. And while several of this tremendous Tele’s specs pay tribute to the historic Fenders of yore, the neck’s slim Modern C profile, 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, and medium-jumbo frets supply an unabashedly contemporary feel beneath your fingers. Featuring finishes inspired by the iconic Teles of the ’50s and ’60s, the American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster represents the dictionary definition of a do-it-all 6-string.

Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster at a Glance:

• Alder Body

• Faded classic and signature Fender finishes

• Coastline™ '63 Telecaster® and Coastline™ '57 Stratocaster® pickups

• Modern "C"-shaped neck with 9.5"-radius fingerboard and Medium Jumbo frets

• Vintage-style hardware and Staggered ClassicGear™ Tuners

• Greasebucket™ Tone System

• Included gigbag

Easy-playing Modern C maple neck

Despite their stylish vintage-tinged visuals, Fender’s American Professional Classic instruments are engineered to deliver a thoroughly modern playing experience. This philosophy is abundantly apparent from the moment you grasp the American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster’s maple Modern C neck, as it provides you with a perfect “just right” feel with a slick satin-finished sheen. Topside, this guitar’s fingerboard features a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets — a combo that ensures even the widest upper-position bends ring loud and clear.

Coastline pickups supply studio-ready versatility

Fender’s Coastline pickups start with all the usual suspects of a vintage Fender single-coil — Alnico magnets, cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins, and so on — before bringing the formula into the 21st century with a stronger, higher-output wind. It’s a potent recipe that pairs perfectly with this American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster’s modernized pickup configuration, comprising two Coastline ’63 Tele pickups, a Coastline ’57 model in the middle, and a 5-way switch. From time-honored Tele grit to in-between Strat sonics, this “Nashville” setup runs the gamut of studio-staple Fender tones. What's more, the addition of Fender's Greasebucket circuitry allows you to tweak your tone knob without muddying up your signal.

Vintage-spec hardware

What makes the sound of a Telecaster so singular? The pickups may clock in at the top of that list, yet scores of our Tele faithfuls rank the model’s historic “ashtray” bridge as an equally crucial component. This American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster’s vintage-style, string-through-body bridge fulfills that long-standing tradition with complete vintage-spec accuracy, right down to its trio of uncompensated brass saddles — a spec championed by Tele players since the early 1950s for its ability to tame the Tele’s signature high-end bite.

What Fender Says...

The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance – the American Professional Classic HotShot™ Telecaster®. Under the hood, vintage-inspired Coastline™ '63 Telecaster® and '57 Stratocaster® 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 HotShot™ Telecaster® – All the soul of a golden-era Fender®, evolved for today's player.

Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster Features:

• A performance-ready, USA-made Tele that pairs modern playability with vintage style and “Nashville" versatility

• Traditional slab-bodied alder construction offers a lightweight feel and a lively resonance

• Maple Modern C neck with satin finish offers a slick, fast feel on your fingers

• 22 medium-jumbo frets and a 9.5-in. radius deliver a decidedly modern feel, ensuring that even the widest upper-register bends ring true

• Dual Coastline ’63 Telecaster pickups embolden vintage-correct early-1960s single-coil construction with a hotter wind, resulting in fuller, more flexible Tele twang

• Coastline ’57 Strat pickup and 5-way switch unlock quacky in-between tones

• Greasebucket circuit keeps your signal clear when you roll down the tone pot

• Ashtray-style Tele bridge with brass saddles captures the warmer response of a 1950s-era Tele

• ClassicGear staggered tuning machines supply both retro style and lock-tight stability

Tech Specs

• General

• Number of Strings6

• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed

• Body

• Body TypeSolidbody

• Body ShapeTelecaster

• Body MaterialAlder

• Body FinishGloss Urethane

• ColorButterscotch Blonde

• Neck

• Neck MaterialMaple

• Neck FinishSatin Urethane

• Neck ShapeModern C

• Neck JointBolt-on

• Radius9.5"

• Fingerboard MaterialRosewood

• Fingerboard InlayDots

• Number of Frets22

• Scale Length25.5"

• Scale Length TypeStandard-scale

• Nut Width1.685"

• Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone

• Hardware

• TunersFender ClassicGear

• Electronics

• Neck PickupFender Coastline '63 Single-coil

• Middle PickupFender Coastline '57 Single-coil

• Bridge PickupFender Coastline '63 Single-coil

• Controls1 x Volume, 1 x Tone

• Miscellaneous

• StringsFender Super 250's, .009-.042

• Case/Gig BagGig Bag

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