{"product_id":"2017-fender-american-professional-telecaster-deluxe-shawbucker-3-colour-sunburst-used-comm","title":"2017 Fender American Professional Telecaster Deluxe ShawBucker 3-Colour Sunburst, (Used, Comm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2017 Fender American Professional Telecaster Deluxe ShawBucker in 3-Color Sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e combines classic Tele Deluxe styling with a more modern, professional-player specification built around a pair of Tim Shaw-designed humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than the conventional Telecaster single-coil layout, the Deluxe uses two humbuckers with individual volume and tone controls and a three-way toggle switch. Fender also equipped the first-generation American Professional model with its comfortable \u003cstrong\u003eDeep “C” maple neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, narrow-tall frets and a six-saddle string-through bridge. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial \u003cstrong\u003eUS17032637\u003c\/strong\u003e places this guitar in \u003cstrong\u003e2017 production\u003c\/strong\u003e. This Pre-Owned example is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes a \u003cstrong\u003ehardcase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epickup covers have been removed\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving the ShawBucker pickups uncovered. This modification is clearly reflected in the condition information below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Professional Telecaster Deluxe ShawBucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Color Sunburst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck \/ Fingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup covers removed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA Tele Deluxe with Tim Shaw-designed humbuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRock, blues rock, alternative, indie, pop and studio work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2017 Fender American Professional Telecaster Deluxe ShawBucker\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good condition reflects normal evidence of previous ownership while remaining well presented and suitable for regular playing, recording, rehearsal and live use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epickup covers have been removed from the ShawBucker humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApart from this stated change, no other faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 2017 Fender American Professional Telecaster Deluxe ShawBucker\u003cbr\u003e✔ Hardcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickup covers have been removed, so the humbuckers are presented with their coils exposed rather than their original covered appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis should be considered a modification from the standard factory presentation of the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Fender American Professional Telecaster Deluxe has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur checks include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth ShawBucker pickups tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-way toggle switch checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth volume controls tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth tone controls checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput socket tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple fingerboard assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck condition checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning machines inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge and saddles checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning stability checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall playability assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcase checked for basic usability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are \u003cstrong\u003eset up and checked before leaving the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup output, bridge setup, hardware and general playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that guitar setup can shift slightly during delivery because changes in temperature and humidity can naturally affect wooden instruments in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The Fender American Professional Telecaster Deluxe ShawBucker?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTim Shaw-Designed Humbuckers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional Deluxe was fitted with a pair of pickups designed by Fender pickup specialist \u003cstrong\u003eTim Shaw\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fender specifically developed the Tele Deluxe versions around the guitar’s four-control circuit rather than simply transplanting the same ShawBuckers used in another model. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Tele Deluxe Control Layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo volume controls, two tone controls and a three-way toggle give each pickup its own level and tone adjustment. This makes it easy to prepare contrasting neck and bridge sounds and switch between them during a performance. Fender’s service manual confirms this four-control arrangement. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep “C” Maple Neck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender developed the \u003cstrong\u003eDeep “C”\u003c\/strong\u003e profile as one of the defining features of the original American Professional range. It offers more substance than a thin modern neck while remaining designed for contemporary playing. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSix-Saddle String-Through Bridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first-generation model uses a string-through-body bridge with individual bent-steel saddles, allowing accurate adjustment while retaining the solid fixed-bridge feel expected from a Tele-style guitar. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Powerful Alternative To A Traditional Tele\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor players who enjoy Telecaster ergonomics but want thicker humbucker sounds and Gibson-style independent pickup controls, the American Professional Deluxe occupies an appealing middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Professional Tele Deluxe vs American Professional II Tele Deluxe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe later American Professional II Deluxe introduced \u003cstrong\u003eV-Mod II Double Tap humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, coil-splitting functionality and Fender’s three-saddle “cut” Tele bridge. This first-generation guitar instead represents the original ShawBucker-equipped American Professional design with its six-saddle bridge. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTelecaster Deluxe vs Traditional Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional Telecaster prioritises the bright attack and twang of two single-coil pickups. The Deluxe is better suited to players wanting more body, output and individual pickup control while retaining the familiar Telecaster outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTelecaster Deluxe vs 1970s-Style Tele Deluxe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Telecaster Deluxe was launched in \u003cstrong\u003e1973\u003c\/strong\u003e with Fender Wide Range humbuckers. The American Professional version deliberately updated the concept with Tim Shaw-designed pickups, a modern Deep “C” neck and contemporary bridge hardware rather than functioning as a strict vintage reissue. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTelecaster Deluxe vs Les Paul\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth provide twin humbuckers with individual volume and tone controls, but the Fender retains bolt-on construction, longer-scale Fender ergonomics and the characteristic Tele body format, giving it a noticeably different playing response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock And Alternative Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twin-humbucker format works particularly well with overdrive and distortion while retaining enough definition for complex chords and layered rhythm work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTele Players Wanting More Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like Fender necks and Tele ergonomics but find conventional single-coils too bright or lean for your main style, the Deluxe offers a natural alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudio Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent controls for each pickup make it easy to prepare contrasting neck and bridge tones without changing amplifier settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndie And Modern Rock Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tele Deluxe format has developed a strong identity outside traditional country and blues applications, particularly where thicker rhythm tones, effects and dynamic clean-to-driven sounds are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayers Looking For A First-Generation American Professional\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2017 example comes from the launch period of Fender’s original American Professional range rather than the later Professional II generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrunge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythm guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and edge-of-breakup sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects-heavy rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eShawBucker vs Wide Range Humbucker: What’s The Difference?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original 1970s Telecaster Deluxe used Fender’s \u003cstrong\u003eWide Range humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed during Fender’s first major move into dual-coil pickups. The American Professional Telecaster Deluxe did not simply recreate that original pickup; Fender instead asked Tim Shaw to develop a new humbucker suited to the modern Professional series. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender also tuned the Tele Deluxe ShawBucker implementation around its two-volume, two-tone circuit. This makes the American Professional version better understood as a modern interpretation of the Deluxe formula rather than a period-correct 1970s recreation. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing the right \u003cstrong\u003eFender Telecaster Deluxe, humbucker-equipped Telecaster or Pre-Owned USA Fender\u003c\/strong\u003e? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context: Fender American Professional Telecaster Deluxe\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTelecaster Deluxe first appeared in 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e, joining Fender’s earlier Thinline and Custom models as part of the company’s move into humbucker-equipped Telecasters. The original Deluxe combined two Wide Range humbuckers with four controls, a three-way toggle and the larger Stratocaster-style headstock. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the original model was discontinued in \u003cstrong\u003e1981\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Deluxe later developed a substantial following and returned in various Fender reissue and modernised forms. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender introduced the first \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Professional Series in late 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, officially launching it for 2017 as the successor to the long-running American Standard range. The new family introduced updated neck profiles and new pickups developed specifically for professional working players. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the American Professional Telecaster Deluxe, Fender paired the established four-control Deluxe concept with two newly developed \u003cstrong\u003eTim Shaw-designed ShawBucker humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Deep “C” neck and an updated string-through bridge. This \u003cstrong\u003eUS17\u003c\/strong\u003e example therefore comes from the first full year of that important American Professional generation. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Body Electric Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Professional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelecaster Deluxe ShawBucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Color Sunburst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep “C”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 Narrow Tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender ShawBucker Humbuckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Covers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemoved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Way Toggle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString-Through Fixed Bridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaddles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix Individual Bent-Steel Saddles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning Machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender Staggered Sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS17032637\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe control layout, bridge assembly, neck profile, fret type and staggered tuners are confirmed by Fender’s first-generation American Professional Telecaster Deluxe service documentation. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required for the guitar’s passive electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the guitar to a suitable amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" instrument cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying Pre-Owned can provide access to discontinued specifications that are no longer offered in the current Fender range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first-generation American Professional Deluxe is a good example: Fender replaced the original American Professional family with the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Professional II generation in 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e, which brought different pickups, switching and bridge hardware. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Fair Deal Music, our Pre-Owned guitars are individually checked and assessed before sale, helping customers buy discontinued and modified instruments with greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2017 Fender American Professional Telecaster Deluxe ShawBucker\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for players who love Telecaster ergonomics but want a thicker, more powerful twin-humbucker platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original ShawBucker electronics and four-control layout give it a very different personality from both a conventional Telecaster and the later American Professional II Deluxe. The removed pickup covers also give this individual guitar a more stripped-back appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock, alternative, blues-rock and indie players wanting a versatile USA-made twin-humbucker Fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican-made Telecasters, Player-series guitars, single-coil Teles and more affordable HH electrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valve amplifiers, overdrive, fuzz, boost, delay, reverb and modern amp modellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make use of the independent volume controls. Setting the neck pickup cleaner and the bridge pickup for a harder-driven sound lets the three-way toggle act almost like an instant channel change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ShawBucker Deluxe works particularly well for players who like Fender feel but normally gravitate towards humbucker-equipped guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team helps players find the right equipment whether they're purchasing their first serious guitar, upgrading an existing setup or searching for something distinctive within the Pre-Owned market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully checked new and Pre-Owned musical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecades of experience buying and selling guitars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Birmingham showroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure online ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendly support before and after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive experience with used and modified Pre-Owned instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an individual modified guitar such as this Fender, our team can also help with questions about its playing feel, electronics and whether the ShawBucker-equipped Deluxe format is right for your rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, amplifier, keyboard, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply get in touch with our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an easy way to unlock the value of gear you no longer use while making your next instrument more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the American Professional Telecaster Deluxe good for higher-gain sounds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its twin humbuckers make it substantially better suited to heavier drive and distortion than a traditional single-coil Telecaster while retaining the familiar Fender body format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes removing the pickup covers change the guitar from factory specification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ShawBucker pickups were originally presented with covers as part of Fender’s factory design, so this guitar’s uncovered pickups represent a modification from its original presentation. Fender specifically discussed the covered ShawBucker design used for the Professional Tele Deluxe. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have coil splitting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first-generation American Professional Telecaster Deluxe uses conventional three-way pickup selection and independent volume\/tone controls. The later American Professional II model added Fender’s Double Tap switching system. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Deep “C” neck feel like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fuller than many thin modern Fender necks while still being designed for contemporary playing. Fender introduced the profile as one of the principal updates of the American Professional generation. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be used with modern pedalboards and amp modellers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its passive guitar output is suitable for conventional guitar amplifiers, analogue pedals, multi-effects processors, profiling systems and digital modelling equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I request a closer look at the pickup modification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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