Fender Limited Edition American Professional Classic Telecaster - Sonic Blue

Fender Limited Edition American Professional Classic Telecaster - Sonic Blue

Featuring the Fender Silent System 
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.

For the first time, the American Professional Classic Telecaster features the all-new Fender Silent System — a patent pending, passive, battery-free breakthrough that effectively eliminates single-coil hum without sacrificing a single trace of that pure, authentic single-coil tone you know and love.

From studio to stage, The American Professional Classic Telecaster, featuring the Fender Silent System – All the soul of a golden-era Fender, evolved for today's player.

Features

• Alder Body
  
• Coastline™ '63 Telecaster® pickups
  
• Fender Silent System™
  
• Modern "C"-shaped neck with 9.5"-radius fingerboard and Medium Jumbo frets
  
• Vintage-style Hardware and Staggered ClassicGear™ Tuners
  
• Greasebucket™ Tone System

HIGHLIGHTS

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.

SIGNATURE FENDER® FINISHES
Each instrument is finished in signature Fender colors that capture the authentic character and craftsmanship of the world's most iconic guitars.

FENDER SILENT SYSTEM™
A passive, battery-free breakthrough that eliminates single-coil hum while preserving every trace of the pure, authentic tone you know and love.

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.

Specs

General
Series:  American Professional Classic
Orientation:  Right-Hand
Color:  Sonic Blue
Country Of Origin:  USA

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
Side Dots:  White
Number of Frets:  22
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:  Alder
Body Finish:  Gloss Urethane
Body Shape:  Telecaster®
Body Style:  Solid Body
Body Material:  Alder

Hardware
Bridge:  3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Slotted Brass Barrel Saddles
Pickguard:  3-Ply Mint Green
Pickup Covers:  Neck - Chrome; Bridge: None
Control Knobs:  Knurled Dome
Hardware Finish:  Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines:  Fender® ClassicGear™ Staggered
Strings:  Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Neck Plate:  4-Bolt

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
Special Electronics:  Fender® Silent System™

Measurements
Shipping Dimensions:  6.30x17.40x43.70 IN
Shipping Weight:  12.00 LB
Shipping Length:  43.70 IN
Shipping Height:  6.30 IN
Shipping Width:  17.40 IN

Accessories
Recommended Case:  Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included)