{"product_id":"fender-american-professional-telecaster-natural-rosewood","title":"Fender American Professional Telecaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender American Professional Telecaster® in Natural with Rosewood Fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the direct, unmistakable character of the Telecaster and refines it around the needs of today's working guitarist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular version pairs an \u003cstrong\u003eash body with a Natural polyurethane finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the grain of the wood to become a major part of the guitar's appearance. A rosewood fingerboard, white dot position markers and 3-ply black pickguard add contrast while retaining the clean, purposeful look associated with the Telecaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo \u003cstrong\u003eV-Mod III Single-Coil Tele® pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e provide the familiar snap, clarity and definition players expect from a Tele, while a push-push tone control activates an additional \u003cstrong\u003eseries mode\u003c\/strong\u003e for a thicker, stronger-output sound. Fender's \u003cstrong\u003eDeep \"C\" maple neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, rolled fingerboard edges, 9.5\" radius and 22 Narrow Tall frets give the guitar a modern, comfortable playing platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3-saddle top-load\/string-through Tele bridge with ClassicGear™ Compensated Brass Bullet™ saddles\u003c\/strong\u003ecombines traditional brass-saddle character with improved intonation and flexible stringing options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eFender Deluxe Molded Case is included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A 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Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeluxe Molded Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGigging, recording, country, rock, blues, indie and versatile professional use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Fender American Professional Telecaster®, Natural, Rosewood Fingerboard\u003cbr\u003e✔ Fender Deluxe Molded Case\u003cbr\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Fender American Professional Telecaster?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eV-Mod III Telecaster Pickups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional Telecaster uses two \u003cstrong\u003eV-Mod III Single-Coil Tele pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining the direct response and articulation that make the Telecaster such a useful live and studio 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Its two-pickup layout, fixed bridge design and straightforward control arrangement create a particularly immediate playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional's series mode gives this Tele extra flexibility without taking away that simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Professional Telecaster vs Vintage-Style Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage-inspired Telecaster typically concentrates on period-correct neck dimensions, fret sizes, bridge designs and fingerboard radii.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional uses a more contemporary \u003cstrong\u003e9.5\" radius, Narrow Tall frets, Deep \"C\" neck, rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted heel\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it better suited to players who want classic Telecaster character with modern everyday playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Professional Telecaster vs Humbucker Guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional dual-humbucker guitar normally provides more output and a naturally thicker sound than a standard Telecaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional remains a single-coil instrument at heart, providing greater clarity and attack, but the additional \u003cstrong\u003eseries mode\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you access to a fuller sound when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor players who need definition first but occasionally want additional body and output, that makes this Telecaster particularly versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Professional Telecaster vs Intermediate Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intermediate Telecaster can be an excellent gigging and recording instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional is aimed at musicians looking for a premium \u003cstrong\u003eUSA-made Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e with refined neck detailing, V-Mod III pickups, compensated brass bridge saddles, upgraded electronics and a Deluxe Molded Case included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a player who already knows the Telecaster format suits them, it represents a serious long-term professional option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fender American Professional Telecaster is especially well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional and semi-professional guitarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegularly gigging musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio and session players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting Telecaster owners looking for a premium upgrade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers moving into their first USA-made Fender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists who prefer straightforward controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who want traditional single-coil clarity with an additional thicker series sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusicians who favour rosewood fingerboards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists looking specifically for a Natural ash-body Telecaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious home players investing in a long-term instrument\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlaying Styles \u0026amp; 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The darker rosewood fingerboard and black pickguard then provide strong visual contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor players who like natural wood finishes but prefer the feel and appearance of rosewood rather than an all-maple neck, this is a particularly appealing combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop-Load vs String-Through Telecaster – What's The Difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional bridge allows you to install the strings either through the body or through the rear of the bridge plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString-through-body\u003c\/strong\u003e installation follows the familiar traditional Telecaster approach, with the strings passing through the body before reaching the bridge saddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop-loading\u003c\/strong\u003e lets the strings anchor directly at the bridge instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither option is automatically correct for every player. Having both gives you the freedom to experiment with feel and setup while retaining the same compensated three-saddle bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Recommended Essentials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fender American Professional Telecaster uses Fender's established \u003cstrong\u003e25.5\" scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes fitted with Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings in \u003cstrong\u003e.009-.042 gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful additions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality electric guitar amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard 1\/4\" instrument cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable guitar strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChromatic tuner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpare .009-.042 electric guitar strings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitar stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrap locks if preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverdrive or boost pedal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelay and reverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompressor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuzz or distortion for heavier sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eDeluxe Molded Case is already included\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there is no immediate need to purchase a separate hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing the right amplifier, strings, pedals or accessories for your Fender Telecaster? Our experienced Fair Deal Music team can help by phone, online or in-store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots of the \u003cstrong\u003eFender Telecaster stretch back to the early 1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, when Fender established one of the first commercially successful mass-produced solid-body electric guitar designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bolt-on neck, simple control layout and easily serviceable construction helped create an instrument that was practical for working musicians as well as distinctive in sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Telecaster's two-pickup format and bridge design became particularly recognisable, producing a direct attack and clarity that found a place in country, blues, rock, pop and countless studio recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional interpretation develops that established design rather than replacing it. 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Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h2\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, bass, keyboard, amplifier, 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 no-obligation valuation, 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 the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this Natural American Professional Telecaster made from ash?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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