Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster Shadow Burst

Quick Product Summary

The Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster in Shadow Burst combines the comfortable feel of an electric guitar with natural acoustic resonance and a versatile range of amplified acoustic and electric tones.

Built in Ensenada, Mexico, it pairs a solid Sitka spruce top with a hollow mahogany body, mahogany Modern Deep C neck and rosewood fingerboard. Fender and Fishman-designed electronics provide six distinct voices through an intuitive three-way selector and Blend control, making this an exceptionally flexible instrument for performance, recording and songwriting.

What Makes the Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster Special?

At the heart of the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster is Fender's Stringed Instrument Resonance System, which works with the hollow Telecaster-inspired body and solid spruce top to produce genuine acoustic projection and resonance. The slim body depth and integrated forearm contour give it a distinctly electric-guitar-friendly feel while retaining an organic unplugged response.

Its electronics combine a Fishman under-saddle transducer with a Fender Acoustasonic Noiseless magnetic pickup. The Fender and Fishman-designed Acoustic Engine provides six carefully selected acoustic and electric voices, while the Blend control lets players smoothly move between complementary sounds without navigating complicated menus or controls.

Who Is It For?

The Acoustasonic Player Telecaster is ideal for singers, songwriters, gigging musicians and studio players who regularly move between acoustic and electric guitar sounds.

It is particularly useful for electric guitarists who want convincing acoustic-style tones without switching to a conventional full-depth acoustic guitar. Its broad tonal range also makes it a practical choice for live sets where one instrument needs to cover several different roles.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Fender
Model	Acoustasonic Player Telecaster
Product Code	0972213260
Condition	New
Finish	Shadow Burst
Body Style	Modified Telecaster
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Body	Mahogany
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	25.5"
Frets	22 Narrow Tall
Pickup Configuration	Under-Saddle Piezo / Magnetic
Available Voices	6
Country of Manufacture	Mexico

What’s Included?

• Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster in Shadow Burst

• Fender Deluxe 1225 Gig Bag

• Truss rod adjustment tool

• Factory documentation

Technical Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Modified Telecaster

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Body Back: Mahogany

• Body Sides: Mahogany

• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

• Body Finish: Polyester Satin Matte

• Colour: Shadow Burst

• Bracing: Transverse

• Cutaway: Yes

• Sound Port: WaterFall Sound Port

• Purfling: Black / Cream / Black

• Rosette: 2-Ring Black / White / Black

• Body Depth: 1.75" / 44.45mm

• Body Length: 16.54" / 420.1mm

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany

• Neck Shape: Modern Deep C

• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"

• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm

• Number of Frets: 22

• Fret Size: Narrow Tall

• Position Inlays: White Dots

• Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ

• Nut Width: 1.6875" / 42.86mm

• Truss Rod: Bi-Flex

Electronics

• Magnetic Pickup: Fender Acoustasonic Noiseless

• Acoustic Pickup: Fishman Under-Saddle Transducer

• Pickup Configuration: Under-Saddle Piezo / Magnetic

• Acoustic Engine: Fender and Fishman Designed

• Available Voices: 6

• Controls: Master Volume, Blend Knob

• Selector: 3-Way Switch

Controls & Voices

The streamlined three-way selector provides access to three pairs of complementary acoustic and electric voices.

The Blend control allows the player to move between the two sounds available in each switch position, making it easy to create subtle variations and hybrid acoustic/electric tones.

Hardware

• Bridge: Modern Asymmetrical

• Bridge Pins: Graph Tech TUSQ

• Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered

• Hardware Finish: Chrome

• Pickguard: None

• Strap Buttons: American Series

• Factory Strings: Fender Dura-Tone 860CL Coated Phosphor Bronze .011-.052

Power Requirements

The Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster's active electronics are powered by a 9V battery.

No external power supply is required.

FAQs

What is Fender product code 0972213260?

Fender product code 0972213260 identifies the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster with Rosewood Fingerboard in Shadow Burst.

Is the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster an acoustic or electric guitar?

It is a hybrid acoustic-electric design. The hollow body and solid Sitka spruce top provide natural acoustic resonance, while the onboard pickup system offers both acoustic-style and electric guitar sounds.

How many voices does the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster have?

The guitar provides six acoustic and electric voices, controlled through a three-way selector and Blend knob.

What pickups does it use?

It combines a Fishman under-saddle transducer with a Fender Acoustasonic Noiseless magnetic pickup.

What does the Blend knob do?

Each selector position contains two complementary voices. The Blend knob allows you to move between those sounds or combine their characteristics.

Can it be played without an amplifier?

Yes. Its hollow construction and solid Sitka spruce top provide natural acoustic projection, making it suitable for songwriting, practice and informal unplugged playing.

What is Fender's SIRS system?

SIRS stands for Stringed Instrument Resonance System. It is an integral part of the Acoustasonic design and helps the compact hollow body produce greater acoustic resonance and projection.

What neck profile does it have?

The guitar features Fender's Modern Deep C mahogany neck profile with a 12" radius rosewood fingerboard and 22 Narrow Tall frets.

Is it easier for an electric guitarist to play than a traditional acoustic?

Its slim Telecaster-inspired body, 25.5" scale and familiar Fender-style neck make the Acoustasonic particularly approachable for players accustomed to solidbody electric guitars.

Where is the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster made?

The Acoustasonic Player Telecaster is manufactured in Ensenada, Mexico.

Does it require a battery?

Yes. Its onboard electronics are powered by a 9V battery.

What strings are fitted from the factory?

It is supplied with Fender Dura-Tone 860CL coated phosphor bronze strings in .011-.052 gauges.

Does it come with a gig bag?

Yes. A Fender Deluxe 1225 Gig Bag is included.

Is it suitable for live performance?

Yes. The combination of acoustic and electric voices makes it particularly useful for performers who need multiple guitar sounds during the same set without regularly changing instruments.

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