Blending timeless Tele style with modern versatility, the Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster SSS maple fingerboard electric guitar delivers the perfect balance of vintage tone and contemporary performance. Crafted with an alder body and gloss urethane finish, this gorgeous American-made Telecaster is lightweight, resonant and ready for the stage. It comes equipped with a trio of Fender's new Coastline pickups—a unique configuration that delivers signature Tele twang alongside Strat-like versatility, making it ideal for everything from country and blues to rock and beyond. Paired with a fast-playing maple neck, medium-jumbo frets and a sleek maple fingerboard, this guitar invites effortless bends and smooth runs. Whether you're a traditionalist or an adventurous player, the American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster is a true workhorse—built to inspire, designed to perform.
Classic Alder Body for Timeless Tele Tone
The heart of the Hotshot Telecaster is its alder body, known for delivering balanced, full-bodied tone with a tight low end and clear, pronounced highs. Alder's natural resonance makes it a go-to wood for Fender enthusiasts, ensuring that unmistakable Tele twang shines through in every note. The gloss urethane finish enhances the guitar's visual appeal while contributing to its long-lasting durability. Pairing classic curves with a lightweight design, this Tele is comfortable for long gigs or extended studio sessions, making it as practical as it is stylish. Whether you're playing clean, gritty or somewhere in between, the American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster's tonewood foundation keeps your sound rich and articulate.
Maple Neck and Fingerboard for Smooth Playability
The American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster's maple neck brings snap and clarity to your playing while enhancing sustain. It's shaped with Fender's Modern C profile for a comfortable feel that supports both rhythm and lead playing with ease. The matching maple fingerboard adds to the overall brightness while providing a smooth, fast surface for lightning-fast licks and rapid-fire hammer-ons and pull-offs. Medium-jumbo frets make it effortless to grab big, expressive bends and cleanly articulate every note. Whether you're riding through twangy leads or laying down driving riffs, this neck's playability ensures precision, comfort and a classic Fender feel.
A Versatile Trio of Coastline Single-Coil Pickups
Equipped with a distinctive SSS configuration, this guitar features a trio of Coastline single-coil pickups that deliver an impressive range of tones. The Coastline '63 Telecaster pickups in the bridge and neck positions provide classic Tele snap and clarity, while the Coastline '57 Strat pickup in the middle adds a touch of rounded warmth and chime. The five-way switch opens up a world of tonal options—from biting bridge leads to smooth, bluesy neck tones and glassy in-between sounds. Fender's Greasebucket tone circuit lets you roll off highs without muddying your sound, preserving definition across every setting. With master volume and tone controls, dialing in your perfect tone is quick and intuitive.
Vintage-Inspired Hardware With Modern Reliability
Fender marries vintage styling with modern performance in the American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster's hardware. The three-saddle vintage-style bridge, complete with brass barrel saddles, maintains the Telecaster's legendary sustain and twang while offering enhanced intonation. ClassicGear tuning machines blend retro aesthetics with smooth, reliable performance, while the timeless nickel/chrome hardware finish adds to the instrument's vintage-inspired elegance. Whether you're taking this guitar on the road or into the studio, every component is built for durability and tuning stability, so you can focus on what matters—making music.
A Modern Classic Ready for Any Stage
The Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster SSS maple fingerboard electric guitar is more than just a guitar—it's a celebration of Fender's legacy that balances iconic style with modern versatility. Whether you're chasing vintage tones, crafting new sounds or simply looking for an instrument that can handle any style with ease, the Hotshot Tele is up to the task. From the balanced alder body and smooth maple neck to the versatile triple single-coil setup, it's a guitar built to handle the demands of serious players without sacrificing style or tone. Whether you're a Tele purist or an adventurous genre-jumper, this guitar is a true performer—a reliable, tone-rich workhorse that feels as good as it sounds.