Description
Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster – 3-Color Sunburst
This isn’t your granddad’s Telecaster, but it sure has his spirit! The American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster is the perfect marriage of vintage vibe and modern versatility, giving you a workhorse guitar that feels instantly comfortable in your hands. Starting with a classic foundation, the resonant
Alder body delivers that punchy, balanced tone that has been the backbone of rock, country, and blues for decades. Paired with a slick, satin-finished
Maple neck carved to a familiar Modern “C” profile, you get a playing experience that is fast, smooth, and ready for all-night gigs.
Where this Tele really earns its “Hotshot” name is in the engine room. Fender broke the rules and blessed this beauty with a unique SSS pickup configuration: a pair of slightly overwound Coastline ’63 Telecaster single-coils in the neck and bridge, flanking a Coastline ’57 Stratocaster single-coil in the middle. This “Nashville” setup gives you the classic Tele twang, but with the added depth and bell-like chime of a Strat in positions 2 and 4—total sonic flexibility for any genre. Plus, the sophisticated Greasebucket™ tone system lets you roll off the high-end without sacrificing clarity or definition, keeping your tone tight and articulate. It’s this legacy of tone, championed by players from Keith Richards to studio legends, that makes the Telecaster eternal.
From the string-through-body bridge with classic brass barrel saddles for maximum sustain and warmth, to the staggered ClassicGear tuners that ensure rock-solid stability, every detail is engineered for professional performance. The Hotshot Tele is designed to be the only electric guitar you need, blending the best of Fender’s golden-era aesthetics with the playability required by today’s most demanding musicians.
Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?
Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.
Highlights
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Boundary-Breaking Pickups: The S-S-S configuration features dual Coastline ’63 Tele pickups and a ’57 Strat pickup for unmatched tonal versatility.
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The Clarity Engine: The innovative Greasebucket™ tone system rolls off treble without adding unwanted bass, preserving your sonic focus.
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Alder Body Tone: A classic tonewood that provides a balanced, resonant foundation with punchy mids and a robust low-end.
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Fast, Modern Feel: The Maple neck is carved to a Modern “C” profile with a 9.5″ radius and Medium Jumbo frets for comfortable bending and soloing.
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Vintage Heart, Modern Reliability: Features a traditional 3-saddle brass barrel bridge for warmth, paired with Staggered ClassicGear™ tuners for precise stability.
Specifications
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Body Wood: Alder
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Neck Wood: Maple
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Left/Right Handed: Right-Handed
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Fretboard Wood: Maple
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Scale Length: 25.5″ (64.77 cm)
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Fretboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
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Fretboard Inlay/Material: White Dot / Synthetic Bone Nut
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Neck Profile: Modern “C”
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Finish: Gloss Urethane Body / Satin Urethane Neck
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Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
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Tuners: Fender ClassicGear™ Staggered
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Neck Pickup: Coastline® ’63 Single-Coil Telecaster®
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Middle Pickup: Coastline® ’57 Single-Coil Stratocaster® RWRP
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Bridge Pickup: Coastline® ’63 Single-Coil Telecaster®
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Electronics: Master
Volume, Master
Tone, 5-Position
Blade Switch,
Greasebucket™ Tone System -
Bridge: 3-Saddle
Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body
Tele® with Slotted
Brass Barrel Saddles -
Manufacturer Part Number: 0114972300
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Depth at 1st Fret: .860″
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Depth at 12th Fret: .875″
The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!
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