Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum - Aubergine

Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum -  Aubergine

The Corona, CA.-crafted American Performer Telecaster Hum combines exceptional Fender humbucking tone and authentic feel with new tone technologies and player-oriented features designed to inspire while propelling your playing to new heights.

Highlights

NEW YOSEMITE PICKUPS
Handcrafted in Corona, California, Yosemite pickups are specifically voiced for each instrument and position to create sonically versatile and musically useful sounds.

NEW CLASSICGEAR TUNING MACHINES
Combining vintage style with a modern 18:1 gear ratio, the ClassicGear tuning machines have smooth action and make it easier to fine-tune your instrument.

JUMBO FRETS
Jumbo frets make it easier to achieve wide, expressive bends that add your personal touch to your music.

PUSH-PULL POTENTIOMETER
The push-pull pot controls the unique Double Tap™ humbucking pickup, unlocking single-coil tones without any volume loss, making it easy to adjust your tone mid-performance.

SATIN-FINISHED NECK
Featuring a “Modern C”-shaped profile that works well with almost any playing style, the neck also hosts a satin finish on the back, giving it a smooth, fast playing feel.

GREASEBUCKET TONE SYSTEM
This uniquely Fender tone system lets you cut treble without losing gain or “muddying” your sound, preserving your carefully shaped tone.

Features 

• Alder body
• Yosemite single-coil bridge pickup; Double Tap™ humbucking neck pickup
• Greasebucket tone system
• “Modern C”-shaped neck with 9.5”-radius fingerboard; 22 jumbo frets
• ClassicGear™ tuning machines; silver ‘70s logo

General

• SERIES:  American Performer
• ORIENTATION:  Right-Hand
• COLOR:  Aubergine
• COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:  US

Neck

• NECK MATERIAL:  Maple
• NECK FINISH:  Satin Urethane
• NECK SHAPE:  Modern "C"
• FINGERBOARD RADIUS:  9.5" (241 mm)
• FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:  Rosewood
• POSITION INLAYS:  White 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

Body

• BODY:  Alder
• BODY FINISH:  Gloss Urethane
• BODY SHAPE:  Telecaster®
• BODY MATERIAL:  Alder

Hardware

• BRIDGE:  3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles
• PICKGUARD:  3-Ply Black/White/Black
• PICKUP COVERS:  Neck: Chrome; Bridge: None
• CONTROL KNOBS:  Knurled Flat-Top
• SWITCH TIP:  Barrel Style
• HARDWARE FINISH:  Nickel/Chrome
• TUNING MACHINES:  Fender® ClassicGear™
• 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:  Yosemite® Single-Coil Telecaster®
• NECK PICKUP:  American Performer Double Tap™ Humbucking
• PICKUP CONFIGURATIONS:  H
• CONTROLS:  Master Volume, Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)
• SWITCHING:  3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• AUXILIARY SWITCHING:  Push/Pull Pot For Coil Split on Humbucking Pickup

Measurements

• DIMENSIONS:  5.20x15.20x42.50 IN
• SHIPPING WEIGHT:  13.30 LB
• FRET SIZE:  Jumbo
• SCALE LENGTH:  25.5" (64.77 cm)
• SHIPPING LENGTH:  42.50 IN
• SHIPPING HEIGHT:  5.20 IN
• SHIPPING WIDTH:  15.20 IN

Accessories

• TRUSS ROD WRENCH:  1/8" Hex (Allen)

Miscellaneous

• COMMODITY CODE:  9207901000
• STYLE:  1 single-coil, 1 humbucking

Shipping Policy

Flipside Music ships items within 2 days of purchase. UPS, FedEx or USPS will be the parcel carrier used to ship your purchase, if you have a preference for another shipping service provider, please contact Ike or Dylan and we will work with you and the company you choose.

International orders may be subject to destination countries sales, VAT or import tax. Please contact your country's duty center, prior to purchase for more information regarding these fees. Flipside Music will not reduce listed price to avoid said duties, taxes, or export/import fees.

Return Policy

New Items:

We honor a 14 day return window on all new items.

If you feel the need to return an item, it must be in the sellable condition, no paint chips, scratches or broken parts. Sellable Condition means that the product(s) is in exactly the same condition as it was when you received it. The item must have all the original packaging, included accessories owner’s manuals and blank warranty card, no sign of wear or abuse.

Used and Vintage Gear:

We honor a 3 day return window on all used and vintage items.

All our used gear is tested for functionality prior to being available for purchase and therefore only carries a 3 day approval period. If you would like to make a return just let us know within the 3 day window.

Damaged or Defective Items:

We visually inspect all items before shipment. If you believe you have received a damaged or defective product, please contact us immediately so we can work through the issue. Guitars, basses, and other equipment returned to us with pick marks, "buckle-rash", or any other damage or evidence of use may be subject to a 20% restocking fee, repair charge or disqualification of return. All items must be returned to us in the same condition they were when shipped to qualify. We reserve the right to refuse any return if we determine the item has been misused, modified or damaged by the purchaser. If the item turns out not to be defective upon inspection, we will have to deduct the cost of shipping from your return credit.

Shipping Charges incurred through the return of an item:

You will be responsible for the shipping charge for the return of your item, and if your item qualifies for Free shipping on its way to you, this shipping charge will also be deducted from your refund. If your item is determined to be defective, we will pay the shipping charge, equivalent to ground service.