{"product_id":"fender-american-professional-telecaster-butterscotch-blonde-maple","title":"Fender American Professional Telecaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Butterscotch Blonde","description":"\u003cnav aria-label=\"Jump to a section\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJump to:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#features\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"#sound\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; feel\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"#compare\"\u003eCompare\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"#specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"#verdict\"\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFender American Professional Telecaster — Butterscotch Blonde, Maple Fingerboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome guitars make you want to plug straight in and get on with it. This Telecaster brings that familiar snap and direct two-pickup layout together with V-Mod III pickups, an ash body and a maple fingerboard. Butterscotch Blonde keeps the look classic; the rolled edges, sculpted heel and updated bridge make the playing experience thoroughly current.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the refreshed \u003cstrong\u003e2026 American Professional\u003c\/strong\u003e model, with V-Mod III pickups. It is a different specification from American Professional II and American Professional Classic. A deluxe moulded hard case is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"features\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo V-Mod III Telecaster single-coil pickups with push-push series switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsh body in Butterscotch Blonde with maple fingerboard and black pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-saddle top-load\/string-through bridge with ClassicGear compensated brass Bullet saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster volume and tone controls with ClassicGear Precision potentiometers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep “C” maple neck, rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted heel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.5-inch scale, 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, 22 narrow tall frets and bone nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Corona, California, USA; deluxe moulded hard case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy you’ll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core sounds are easy to reach: bridge bite, a blended middle position and a rounder neck voice. Series mode adds a fuller alternative when a part needs more weight. You get extra range without losing the simple controls that make a Tele such good company on a gig.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"sound\"\u003eSound, feel and the useful details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eV-Mod III pickups: start with your hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe V-Mod III Telecaster pickups are voiced for their neck and bridge positions. Explore the bridge pickup for definition and attack, the neck for a warmer contrast and the combined setting for a different balance. The push-push tone control engages series mode, connecting both pickups for a thicker alternative to the usual combined sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA traditional bridge layout with practical refinements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three compensated brass Bullet saddles retain the familiar Telecaster layout, with compensation to help intonation. The bridge accepts top-loaded or through-body strings, giving you and your technician options when setting the instrument up. Pick the string gauge and playing feel you prefer rather than assuming one loading method is right for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA neck that gets out of your way\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maple neck has a Deep “C” profile, rolled fingerboard edges and a “Super-Natural” satin urethane finish on the back. The 9.5-inch radius and 22 narrow tall frets combine a familiar Fender curve with room for expressive playing. A sculpted heel improves access when your part heads towards the upper frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeck comfort is personal. If you are moving from a slimmer neck or a vintage-style radius, compare the feel before deciding. Our team can help you work through those differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong starting point for guitarists upgrading to a USA-built Telecaster, gigging players who value direct controls and recording musicians who want contrasting single-coil voices. If you need a bridge humbucker or tremolo as a central part of your sound, compare the relevant Stratocaster models before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlaying styles and applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry, blues, rock, pop and rhythm-led music are natural places to start. The neck pickup offers contrast for cleaner passages, while the bridge responds well when you need a part to cut through. Series mode provides another option for a thicker rhythm part or lead passage. Let the song choose the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"compare\"\u003eHow does it compare?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Professional or American Professional II?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe refreshed 2026 Telecaster moves to V-Mod III pickups and the updated ClassicGear compensated brass Bullet saddles. The Deep “C” profile and rolled-edge approach continue a familiar idea. If your American Professional II already feels and sounds right, compare these specific changes rather than upgrading simply because a new model exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTelecaster or Hotshot Telecaster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model keeps the familiar two-pickup Telecaster layout. The Hotshot adds a Strat-style middle pickup for more combinations. Choose this one for the more direct layout; compare the Hotshot if the extra middle-pickup sounds are important to your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the wider picture, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/new-fender-american-professional-2026-what-s-new-and-should-you-upgrade\"\u003eread our American Professional buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fender-american-professional-2026-guitars-basses\"\u003ecompare the current guitars and basses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"specifications\"\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender American Professional Telecaster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFender model number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0111142750\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Professional — refreshed 2026 range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrientation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBody material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBody finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyurethane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButterscotch Blonde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNeck material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNeck profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep “C”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNeck finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper-Natural satin urethane back; gloss urethane headstock face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFingerboard radius\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 inches \/ 241 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScale length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5 inches \/ 648 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 narrow tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNut\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBone; 1.685 inches \/ 42.8 mm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInlays\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack dot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePickups\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo V-Mod III single-coil Telecaster pickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePickup switching\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-position blade: bridge \/ bridge and neck \/ neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMain controls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster volume and master tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdditional switching\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush-push tone control activates series mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBridge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-saddle top-load\/string-through Tele bridge with ClassicGear compensated brass Bullet saddles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTuners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender standard cast\/sealed staggered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePickguard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-ply black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFactory strings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender USA 250L nickel-plated steel, .009–.042\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncluded case\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeluxe moulded hard case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePower and compatible essentials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe passive pickup system does not need a battery. Connect the guitar to a suitable amplifier or audio interface using a standard instrument cable. A strap, tuner, spare strings and a suitable stand are sensible additions; choose any effects around the music you play. Ask our team about string gauge or setup preferences before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"verdict\"\u003e🎵 Fair Deal Music Expert Verdict ★★★★★\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA familiar Telecaster recipe with thoughtful modern details: V-Mod III pickups, a comfortable neck and an additional series voice. This ash-body, maple-fingerboard version is worth a close look if Butterscotch Blonde is your idea of a proper Tele.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Players wanting a USA-built two-pickup Telecaster with a fuller series option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural next comparison after a Player-level Telecaster; existing American Professional owners should compare the specific changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e A responsive amplifier, overdrive, tuner and instrument cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare the standard middle position with series mode at similar volume to hear the tonal difference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ask our Birmingham team to help you compare the scale, neck and switching in a hands-on demonstration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\u003cp\u003eOur Birmingham showroom and knowledgeable team are here to help you compare guitars, understand the controls and choose equipment that suits your playing. Shop securely online or speak to us about a showroom visit. We work with new and pre-owned instruments, so we can help you weigh up an upgrade alongside the gear you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsk about inspection and setup requirements for your chosen guitar, current availability and after-sales support. If you would like a closer look before deciding, use the Request a Video Demo tab to ask about a demonstration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy • Sell • Trade — Part Exchange \/ Trade-In\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour next guitar could start with the one you already own. Talk to Fair Deal Music about trading in or part exchanging suitable gear towards this Telecaster. Tell us the model and condition so the team can assess a no-obligation valuation. Trade in, trade up and put your budget towards the instrument you want to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this an American Professional III \/ American Pro 3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose are search terms some players use for the refreshed 2026 American Professional range. Fender’s official model name is American Professional. This listing is identified by model number 0111142750 and V-Mod III Telecaster pickups; it is not an American Professional II or American Professional Classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a hard case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Fender supplies this model with a deluxe moulded hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the scale length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e25.5 inches \/ 648 mm. It is the familiar full-length Telecaster scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the push-push control do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt activates series mode for the two pickups, offering a fuller alternative to the standard combined setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the tuners locking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFender specifies standard cast\/sealed staggered tuners for this model, rather than locking tuners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I arrange delivery or collect it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the available delivery methods and charges at checkout, or contact the team about collection from Birmingham. Please confirm current availability and any deadline before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs finance available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the finance options shown for this product or speak to our team. Finance is subject to eligibility, status and the applicable terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat about warranty and support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact Fair Deal Music for the applicable Fender warranty terms and help with any product question. Keep your proof of purchase; our team can explain the support process before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFender American Professional Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde with maple fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFender deluxe moulded hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFind your next favourite Fender\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want classic Telecaster character with useful modern refinements, this Butterscotch Blonde American Professional is ready for a closer look. Order from Fair Deal Music, or speak to our team about a demonstration, setup preferences and part exchange before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57114677674364,"sku":"0111142750","price":1849.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/6457\/9484\/files\/0111142750_fen_ins_frt_1_rr.png?v=1786887941","url":"https:\/\/www.fairdealmusic.co.uk\/products\/fender-american-professional-telecaster-butterscotch-blonde-maple","provider":"Fair Deal Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}