Fender American Professional II Telecaster - Black - Maple Fingerboard

Fender Guitars American Professional II Telecaster - Black

Maple Fingerboard

The American Professional II 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 now sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a “Super-Natural” satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod II Telecaster single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while delivering the twang, snap and snarl that made the Tele famous. The new top-load/string-through bridge with compensated “bullet” saddles is Fender's most comfortable, flexible Tele bridge yet – retaining classic brass-saddle tone and providing excellent intonation and flexible setup options, allowing you to tailor the tension and tone of each string to your liking.

The American Pro II 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.

Highlights

V-MOD II PICKUPS

V-Mod II 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.

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

TOP-LOAD/STRING-THROUGH “BULLET” SADDLE TELE BRIDGE
The new Telecaster bridge sports compensated “bullet” brass barrel saddles for comfort, accurate intonation and vintage-informed tone. Strings can be top-loaded for reduced tension, resulting in a mellower twang and springy attack that’s perfect for rock n roll.

“DEEP C” NECK PROFILE WITH ROLLED FINGERBOARD EDGES
Delivering both comfort and speed, the American Professional II “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.

SPECIAL ELECTRONICS
A performance-friendly push-push switch on the volume control activates the series mode in position 2, using both pickups to create a fatter tone not normally found on a Tele.

ALDER BODY
Alder is a classic Fender tonewood with a balanced sound perfect for almost any genre. 

Features

• Two V-Mod II single-coil Telecaster pickups
• New top-load/string-through Telecaster bridge with compensated brass “bullet” saddles
• Deep "C”-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges
• Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easy bending
• Treble bleed circuit maintains highs when reducing volume
• Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case

Specs

• SERIES:  American Professional II
• ORIENTATION:  Right-Hand
• COLOR:  Black
• COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:  US

• NECK MATERIAL:  Maple
• NECK FINISH:  “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• NECK SHAPE:  Deep "C"
• FINGERBOARD RADIUS:  9.5" (241 mm)
• FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:  Maple
• POSITION INLAYS:  Black Dot
• SIDE DOTS:  Black
• NUMBER OF FRETS:  22
• STRING NUT:  Bone
• NUT WIDTH:  1.685" (42.8 mm)
• NUT MATERIAL:  Bone

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

• BRIDGE:  3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele® with Compensated Brass “Bullet” Saddles
• PICKGUARD:  3-Ply Mint Green
• PICKUP COVERS:  Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
• CONTROL KNOBS:  Knurled Dome
• SWITCH TIP:  Black
• HARDWARE FINISH:  Nickel/Chrome
• TUNING MACHINES:  Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
• STRINGS:  Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
• NECK PLATE:  4-Bolt
• STRAP BUTTONS:  Vintage-Style

• BRIDGE PICK:  UPV-Mod II Single-Coil Tele®
• NECK PICK:  UPV-Mod II Single-Coil Tele®
• PICKUP CONFIGURATION:  SS
• CONTROLS:  Master Volume, Master Tone
• SWITCHING:  3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• AUXILIARY SWITCHING:  Push-Push Tone Control Activates Series Mode

• COMMODITY CODE:  9207901000

• DIMENSIONS:  6.10x18.90x44.50 IN
• SHIPPING WEIGHT:  19.65 LB
• FRET SIZE:  Narrow Tall
• SCALE LENGTH:  25.5" (648 mm)
• SHIPPING LENGTH:  44.50 IN
• SHIPPING HEIGHT:  6.10 IN
• SHIPPING WIDTH:  18.90 IN

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.