Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster Maple Fingerboard - Faded Lake Placid Blue with Deluxe Gig Bag

The American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster: Vintage Feel, Modern Firepower

Retro Aesthetics Meet Professional Performance

The Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster in Faded Lake Placid Blue embodies everything players crave in a modern Tele while honoring the best of its storied lineage. Built for those who need stage-ready reliability and studio-grade tone, this guitar pairs timeless style with finely honed precision. The gloss urethane finish on the alder body showcases the color's subtle fade, while its classic contour and hardware nod to decades of tonal heritage.

A Unique Triple-Pickup Powerhouse

Loaded with a finely calibrated trio of Coastline pickups, this Tele is a tonal Swiss Army knife. The bridge and neck house Coastline ‘63 Telecaster single-coils that deliver classic spank and chime with a bold voice. Sitting in the middle is a Coastline ‘57 Stratocaster RWRP pickup, bringing vintage sparkle and depth to Positions 2 and 4 on the 5-way blade switch. The result? Lush cleans, muscular rhythm tones, and glassy leads all with the flip of a switch.

Thoughtful Modern Upgrades

Beneath its vintage vibe lies a series of thoughtful updates. A Modern “C” neck profile and 9.5-inch radius maple fingerboard offer smooth comfort and easy playability up and down the neck. The satin neck finish ensures a fast feel while maintaining a natural grip. Fender’s staggered ClassicGear tuners not only great, but they also offer rock-solid tuning stability. And with the Master Greasebucket tone circuit, you can roll off highs without muddying your sound.

Built to Work. Styled to Turn Heads.

Everything about this instrument is designed to support the demands of working musicians. From the nickel/chrome hardware to the three-saddle vintage-style Tele bridge with slotted brass barrels, this guitar plays, intonates, and resonates like a true professional tool. The 4-ply tortoise shell pickguard perfectly frames the Faded Lake Placid Blue finish for a look that’s refined without being flashy.

Consistent, Clear, and Ready to Go

Whether you're a session player tracking clean layers or a stage performer chasing saturated lead tones, the American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster delivers a focused, expressive tone that cuts clean through the mix. And with a deluxe gig bag included, it's ready to hit the road the moment it leaves the shop.

Specifications

• Body: Alder

• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane

• Neck: Maple, Modern “C”

• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Headstock

• Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5-inch Radius

• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo

• Nut: Synthetic Bone, 1.685-inch Width

• Scale Length: 25.5 inches

• Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear Staggered

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Slotted Brass Barrel Saddles

• Pickups:

  • Bridge: Coastline ‘63 Single-Coil Telecaster

  • Middle: Coastline ‘57 Single-Coil Stratocaster RWRP

  • Neck: Coastline ‘63 Single-Coil Telecaster

• Switching: 5-Position Blade

  • Position 1: Bridge Pickup

  • Position 2: Bridge + Middle

  • Position 3: Middle Pickup

  • Position 4: Middle + Neck

  • Position 5: Neck Pickup

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Greasebucket Tone Circuit

• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome

• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoise Shell

• Strings: .010 - .046

• Included: Deluxe Gig Bag

This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.