The American Professional Classic HotShot Telecaster perfectly blends vintage charm with modern performance. Featuring vintage-inspired Coastline '63 Telecaster and Coastline '57 Stratocaster pickups, it delivers deep, punchy, and sparkling tone. The refined Modern "C"-shaped neck provides comfortable playing comfort, while Fender Staggered ClassicGear tuners combine classic looks with precise tuning stability. Available in a variety of finishes, including a custom faded vintage finish and classic Fender finishes. Designed for both sound and aesthetics, the American Professional Classic HotShot Telecaster captures the spirit of Fender's golden age while evolving for today's player.
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck: Maple, Modern “C”
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Fingerboard: Maple or Rosewood, 9.5” (241 mm)
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: White Dot (Rosewood), White Dot (Maple)
- Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.685” (42.8 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear Staggered
- Scale Length: 25.5” (64.77 cm)
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Slotted Brass Barrel Saddles
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black, 3-Ply Black/White/Black, 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
- Pickups: Coastline ‘63 Single-Coil Telecaster (Bridge), Coastline ‘57 Single-Coil Stratocaster RWRP (Middle), Coastline ‘63 Single-Coil Telecaster (Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Strings: .009-.042 Gauges
- Weight: 3.44 kg