Fender is guided by one clear, simple directive: make life better for musicians. While the original Telecaster certainly did that (and then some), they weren't content to rest on our laurels. Their team of mad scientists examined every component in near-microscopic detail. If they were able to improve it with a new design or modern materials we did; if it didn't need improvement, they left it alone. When the wood chips and solder fumes settled, what was left was the American Professional Telecaster—everything you need to play your best.
| Body Shape |
Telecaster® |
| Body Material |
Alder |
| Body Finish |
Gloss Polyurethane |
| Fretboard Material |
Maple |
| Fretboard Radius |
9.5" (241 mm) |
| Scale Length |
25.5" (648 mm) |
| No. of Frets |
22 |
| Fretboard Inlay |
Black Dots |
| Pickguard |
3-Ply Mint Green |
| Pickups |
V-Mod Single-Coil Telecaster® |
| Bridge |
3-Saddle, Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Compensated Brass Saddles, 6 screw mounting with removable modern "Ashtray" Bridge Cover |
| Strings |
Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) |
| Tuning Machines |
Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered |
| Hardware Finish |
Nickel/Chrome |
| Case |
Elite Moulded Case |
