The 2018 Fender American Special Telecaster in Sherwood Green Metallic combines classic Telecaster simplicity with a hotter, more modern playing specification and genuine USA construction.

Built in Corona, California, the American Special Telecaster features an alder body, maple Modern C neck, rosewood fingerboard, 9.5" radius and 22 jumbo frets, giving it a noticeably more contemporary feel than a vintage-spec Tele.

A pair of Texas Special Telecaster single-coil pickups provides plenty of bite, output and midrange, while Fender’s Greasebucket tone circuit allows high frequencies to be rolled back without adding excessive bass.

Sherwood Green Metallic was introduced by Fender as a new American Special colour for 2018, making this one of the later and more distinctive finishes from the series.

This Pre-Owned example is in Very Good condition, weighs 7.78 lbs, carries serial number US18027354, and is supplied without a case.

AT A GLANCE

Detail	Specification
Brand	Fender
Model	American Special Telecaster
Year	2018
Finish	Sherwood Green Metallic
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickups	Texas Special Tele Single Coils
Serial Number	US18027354
Weight	7.78 lbs
Condition	Very Good / Pre-Owned
Case	No Case Included

PRE-OWNED CONDITION REPORT

This is a Pre-Owned 2018 Fender American Special Telecaster in Very Good condition.

The Very Good condition grade reflects an instrument showing some cosmetic signs of previous use consistent with careful ownership while remaining fully functional and ready to play.

The Sherwood Green Metallic finish should be examined carefully in the supplied photographs for the exact cosmetic condition of this individual guitar.

Serial number: US18027354.

Actual weight: 7.78 lbs.

No case is included.

SHERWOOD GREEN METALLIC 2018 VERSION

Fender introduced Sherwood Green Metallic to the American Special range for 2018.

The colour was specifically paired with the American Special Telecaster with Rosewood Fingerboard, making it a distinctive late-production version of the model.

The American Special Series was replaced later in 2018 by the American Performer range, placing this Sherwood Green version near the end of the original American Special production period.

KEY FEATURES

• 2018 Fender American Special Telecaster

• Sherwood Green Metallic finish

• Made in USA

• Alder body

• Maple neck

• Modern C neck profile

• Rosewood fingerboard

• 9.5" fingerboard radius

• 25.5" scale length

• 22 jumbo frets

• Synthetic bone nut

• Texas Special Telecaster bridge pickup

• Texas Special Telecaster neck pickup

• Greasebucket tone circuit

• Master Volume

• Master Tone

• 3-way blade selector

• 3-saddle Telecaster bridge

• Brass barrel saddles

• String-through-body construction

• Fender cast/sealed tuners

• Chrome hardware

• Mint green 3-ply pickguard

• Serial number US18027354

• Actual weight: 7.78 lbs

• Very Good Pre-Owned condition

• No case included

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The American Special Telecaster combines traditional Tele architecture with a more aggressive, player-focused specification.

The Texas Special pickups offer more output and midrange than traditional low-output Tele pickups, making the guitar particularly effective for blues, rock and driven sounds while still retaining plenty of classic Tele snap.

The jumbo frets and 9.5" radius also make the guitar easier to bend on than a vintage-spec Telecaster.

The Sherwood Green Metallic finish gives this late-production example additional visual appeal.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Alder Body

The American Special Telecaster uses an alder body, providing the balanced response and clear midrange associated with many classic Fender solidbody guitars.

Sherwood Green Metallic Finish

The Sherwood Green Metallic finish gives this guitar a distinctive appearance and was introduced to the American Special range for 2018.

It pairs particularly well with the rosewood fingerboard and mint green pickguard.

Maple Modern C Neck

The bolt-on maple neck uses Fender’s comfortable Modern C profile.

This provides a familiar contemporary Fender feel suitable for both chord work and lead playing.

Rosewood Fingerboard

The rosewood fingerboard gives the guitar a smooth playing surface and provides a strong visual contrast against the metallic green finish.

9.5" Radius

The 9.5" fingerboard radius offers a practical middle ground between traditional vintage Fender curvature and flatter modern designs.

It works equally well for chords and string bending.

22 Jumbo Frets

The American Special uses 22 jumbo frets, giving the guitar a noticeably modern feel under the fingers.

The larger fret wire makes bending and vibrato particularly comfortable.

25.5" Scale Length

The traditional Fender 25.5" scale length provides clear articulation, strong attack and familiar Telecaster string tension.

TEXAS SPECIAL TELECASTER PICKUPS

The guitar is equipped with a pair of Fender Texas Special Telecaster single-coil pickups.

These pickups are wound for a hotter response than many vintage-style Tele pickups, with increased midrange and output.

Bridge Pickup

The bridge pickup delivers the characteristic Telecaster bite and attack but with added thickness and power.

Neck Pickup

The neck pickup provides a warmer voice with enough output for blues, rhythm and smoother lead playing.

GREASEBUCKET TONE CIRCUIT

Fender’s Greasebucket tone circuit is designed to roll off high frequencies without adding the excess low-end emphasis that can occur with a conventional passive tone control.

This keeps the sound clearer and more controlled as the Tone knob is reduced.

THREE-WAY PICKUP SWITCHING

The traditional 3-way selector provides:

• Bridge pickup

• Bridge + neck pickups

• Neck pickup

THREE-SADDLE BRASS BRIDGE

The American Special uses a three-saddle string-through-body Telecaster bridge with brass barrel saddles.

This preserves the traditional Telecaster bridge format while providing the attack, resonance and familiar feel associated with a classic three-saddle design.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Fender American Special Telecaster is particularly well suited to:

• Telecaster players

• Blues guitarists

• Rock musicians

• Country players

• Indie guitarists

• Roots players

• Session musicians

• Players who prefer jumbo frets

• Guitarists wanting a USA Fender

• Collectors of discontinued American Special models

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The American Special Telecaster works particularly well for:

• Blues

• Rock

• Classic rock

• Country

• Indie

• Alternative

• Americana

• Roots

• Clean rhythm

• Overdriven rhythm

• Lead guitar

• Studio recording

• Live performance

HOW IT COMPARES

American Special vs American Standard

The American Special was positioned as a more accessible USA-made Fender.

Its Texas Special pickups, jumbo frets and three-saddle bridge give it a different personality from the contemporary American Standard.

American Special vs American Performer

The American Performer replaced the American Special range later in 2018.

The Performer introduced Yosemite pickups and other revised specifications, while the American Special retains the hotter Texas Special pickups and Greasebucket circuit.

American Special vs Vintage-Spec Telecaster

A vintage-style Tele typically uses smaller frets and lower-output pickups.

The American Special’s jumbo frets and Texas Special pickups give it a more muscular and modern playing character.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Fender
Series	American Special
Model	Telecaster
Year	2018
Serial Number	US18027354
Finish	Sherwood Green Metallic
Country of Manufacture	USA
Body Shape	Telecaster
Body Material	Alder
Body Finish	Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Shape	Modern C
Neck Finish	Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241mm
Scale Length	25.5" / 648mm
Frets	22 Jumbo
Nut	Synthetic Bone
Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.8mm
Position Inlays	White Dots
Pickup Configuration	SS
Bridge Pickup	Texas Special Single-Coil Tele
Neck Pickup	Texas Special Single-Coil Tele
Electronics	Passive
Special Electronics	Greasebucket Tone Circuit
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching	3-Way Blade
Bridge	3-Saddle String-Through Telecaster
Saddles	Brass Barrel
Tuners	Fender Standard Cast / Sealed
Hardware	Chrome
Pickguard	3-Ply Mint Green
Weight	7.78 lbs
Condition	Very Good / Pre-Owned
Case	No Case Included

POWER REQUIREMENTS

None.

The Fender American Special Telecaster uses passive electronics and requires no battery or external power supply.

FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Players wanting a USA-made Telecaster with more output and a more modern playing feel than a traditional vintage-spec model.

Customers usually upgrade from: Mexican Standard and Player Series Telecasters, Squier Classic Vibe models and other mid-priced T-style guitars.

Most commonly paired with: Valve amplifiers, compression, overdrive, boost, delay and reverb.

Our tip: The Texas Special pickups respond particularly well when the amplifier is pushed just into breakup. You retain the Telecaster attack but gain enough midrange and output for blues and rock lead playing.

Showroom feedback: The Sherwood Green Metallic finish makes this one of the most appealing late American Special Telecasters. At 7.78 lbs, it also sits at a very comfortable weight for a solid-body Tele, while the jumbo frets give it a noticeably easier-playing feel than a vintage-spec example.

WHY BUY PRE-OWNED FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

Buying a Pre-Owned Fender American Special Telecaster is an excellent route into a discontinued USA Fender model with a strong player-focused specification.

This 2018 Sherwood Green Metallic example is in Very Good condition, weighs 7.78 lbs, and carries serial number US18027354.

No case is included.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging Fender and premium Pre-Owned electric guitars.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

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• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987

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• Friendly customer support

• Part-exchange and trade-in service

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Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation.

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

If you already own a guitar or other musical equipment you are considering replacing, Fair Deal Music can assess it for part exchange.

Trading in can remove the inconvenience of selling privately while allowing the value of your existing equipment to go directly towards your next instrument.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this Fender American Special Telecaster used?

Yes. This is a Pre-Owned Fender American Special Telecaster in Very Good condition.

What year is it?

2018.  

What is the serial number?

US18027354.

Where was it made?

USA.

What finish does it have?

Sherwood Green Metallic.

Was Sherwood Green Metallic available on the American Special?

Yes. Fender officially introduced Sherwood Green Metallic for the American Special Telecaster with Rosewood Fingerboard for 2018.

What is the body made from?

Alder.

What is the neck made from?

Maple.

What fingerboard does it have?

Rosewood.

What neck profile does it have?

Modern C.

What is the fingerboard radius?

9.5".

What is the scale length?

25.5".

How many frets does it have?

22 jumbo frets.

What pickups does it have?

Two Fender Texas Special Telecaster single coils.

What is the Greasebucket tone circuit?

It rolls off treble without adding excessive bass as the Tone control is reduced.

What pickup selector does it have?

A traditional 3-way blade switch.

What bridge does it use?

A three-saddle string-through-body Telecaster bridge with brass barrel saddles.

Are the electronics active?

No.

Does it require a battery?

No.

What condition is it in?

It is in Very Good condition.

How much does it weigh?

This individual guitar weighs 7.78 lbs.

Does it come with a case?

No. No case is included.

Is the American Special still made?

No. The American Special Series was replaced by Fender’s American Performer Series in late 2018.

Is it suitable for blues and rock?

Yes. The hotter Texas Special pickups make it particularly effective for blues, classic rock and overdriven sounds.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers guitars and a wide range of other musical equipment for part exchange.