Fender Telecaster American Professional, RW Oxblood

A Telecaster American Professional designed for today’s stage

This Fender American Professional Telecaster is part of more than seventy years of evolution of one of the most influential electric guitar models. Faithful to the immediately recognizable Telecaster silhouette, it retains the elements that built its reputation: an alder body, a bolt-on maple neck, two single-coil pickups and a three-brass-saddle bridge.

However, it updates this historic recipe to meet the demands of today’s musicians. Its more ergonomic neck, redesigned neck heel, enhanced electronics and more flexible bridge improve playability without compromising the direct, punchy and warm identity that characterizes a true Tele. This is a workhorse guitar designed to feel equally at home in rehearsals, the studio and on stage.

An expressive electric guitar for demanding musicians

The Fender American Professional Telecaster is particularly well suited to intermediate and advanced guitarists looking for a professional, reliable instrument that responds highly to the player’s touch. Its comfortable feel also makes it a worthwhile long-term investment for a motivated beginner, capable of supporting them throughout their progress.

Its natural versatility makes it relevant to many styles: country, blues, classic rock, indie rock, pop, funk, soul, alternative and modern rock. The bridge pickup delivers the attack and bite expected for incisive rhythm parts, while the neck pickup offers more warmth and roundness for melodic lines, softer accompaniment and expressive solos. The middle position remains ideal for achieving a balanced, percussive clean tone.

The Deep " C " profile combines a substantial feel in the hand with modern ergonomics. The rolled key edges soften contact beneath the fingers, while the 22 narrow tall frets make precise bends, generous vibrato and fast articulation easier. The sculpted neck heel also improves access to the highest frets, allowing the full upper register to be explored.

Telecaster twang with genuine tonal versatility

The alder body provides a balanced tonal foundation, with pronounced midrange, firm lows and clear highs. Combined with the maple neck and rosewood key, it promotes a response that is both dynamic and nuanced: the attack remains crisp, while the notes retain a certain softness and rich harmonic content. This combination is particularly suited to guitarists who want to preserve definition with both a clean amp and more pronounced overdrive.

The two V-Mod III Single-Coil Telecaster pickups deliver the brand’s iconic sonic language: crisp twang, clear attack, tight lows and lively highs. The bridge pickup offers an incisive, punchy and cutting register, perfectly suited to rock, country or funk rhythms. The neck pickup provides a rounder, smoother tone, useful for blues, light jazz or warm clean sounds.

The 3-way selector makes it easy to switch from the bridge pickup to both pickups combined, and then to the neck pickup. ClassicGear Precision controls offer a smooth, musical sweep for fine volume and tone adjustment. The push-push tone control activates a series mode: both pickups then work together to produce a denser, more powerful and thicker sound, close to a humbucker-like register while preserving the instrument’s personality.

The three compensated brass-saddle bridge contributes fully to this electric guitar’s character. Brass provides a warm attack and generous sustain, while the compensation improves intonation compared with a traditional vintage bridge. Top-load or string-through-body mounting gives the player the option of adjusting the feel of the string tension and the instrument’s overall response according to their preferences.

Recommended compatible accessories

This guitar comes with a Deluxe molded case, practical for transport and protection. To preserve its original playing feel, it can be fitted with a set of six electric guitar strings in .009-.042 gauge. A standard electric guitar strap can also be used with its strap buttons. For regular maintenance, a soft, non-abrasive cloth and a product suitable for instruments with polyurethane finishing will help preserve the shine of the body and neck.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Body	Alder
Category	TL	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Red
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Type	solid body electric guitar	Key edges	rolled
Format	Telecaster	Bridge	3-saddle Tele, top-load or string-through-body
Body finishing	polyurethane	Saddles	ClassicGear compensated Bullet brass
Pickguard	3-ply black	Tuning machines	Fender Standard die-cast, enclosed and staggered
Orientation	right-handed	Hardware finishing	nickel/chrome
Neck	maple	Control knobs	knurled domes
Neck profile	Deep " C "	Factory-installed strings	nickel-plated steel .009-.042
Neck finishing	satin " Super-Natural " urethane on the back of the neck, glossy lacquered headstock face	Pickup configuration	SS
Key	rosewood	Neck pickup	V-Mod III Single-Coil Telecaster
Key radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Bridge pickup	V-Mod III Single-Coil Telecaster
Key markers	white dots	Controls	master volume, master tone
Side markers	white dots	Selector	3-position blade
Number of frets	22	Position 1	bridge pickup
Fret type	narrow tall	Position 2	bridge and neck pickups
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Position 3	neck pickup
Nut width	1.685" / 42.8 mm	Auxiliary function	push-push tone control activating series mode
Headstock nut	bone	Potentiometers	ClassicGear Precision
Neck heel	sculpted for easier access to the upper frets