When One Classic Sound Isn't Enough
Some players want their Telecaster to do more than just Telecaster things. If you've ever wished your Tele could tap into those glassy, quacky in-between tones without losing an ounce of its bolt-action snap, the American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster is the guitar you've been waiting for. It's a Tele with a middle pickup — what Fender calls the "Nashville" configuration — and it opens up a whole new world of tonal possibilities without messing with what makes a Telecaster a Telecaster in the first place.
This isn't a compromise or a parts-bin experiment. It's a carefully thought-out instrument that marries vintage-inspired Coastline pickups with modern playability, USA-made quality, and a faded Sherwood Green finish that looks like it's been gigging since the '60s. You get the familiar bridge bite and neck warmth of a traditional Tele, plus that middle-position Strat pickup and 5-way switch that unlock the kind of versatility studio players have relied on for decades.
If you play multiple styles, work sessions where you need to cover a lot of ground, or just want one guitar that can handle country twang, funk rhythm, and indie lead work without swapping instruments, this Hotshot Telecaster delivers. It's built for players who appreciate tradition but need flexibility — and it's ready to go straight out of the case.
Three Pickups, Five Positions, Endless Possibilities
The Hotshot's pickup configuration is what sets it apart. You've got two Coastline '63 Telecaster single-coils in the bridge and neck positions, delivering that classic slightly overwound Tele tone with enhanced warmth and punch. In the middle sits a Coastline '57 Stratocaster pickup — reverse-wound, reverse-polarity — which means when you hit positions 2 and 4 on the 5-way blade switch, you get hum-canceling in-between sounds that are pure Strat magic.
Position 1 gives you the bridge pickup solo for that cutting Tele bite. Position 3 is the middle pickup on its own, clear and articulate. Position 5 is the neck pickup for warm, round rhythm tones. But it's positions 2 and 4 where things get interesting: bridge and middle together, or middle and neck together, unlocking those scooped, shimmery tones that sit perfectly in a mix. Whether you're chasing funky rhythm parts or airy clean leads, the Hotshot's switching covers it.
Fender's Greasebucket tone circuit keeps things useful, too. Unlike a standard tone control that muddies your sound as you roll it back, the Greasebucket lets you tame the highs without losing definition or adding unwanted bass. Your tone stays clear and musical at every setting.
Modern Playability, Vintage Soul
The neck on this guitar is a Modern C profile — slim, comfortable, and fast without feeling thin or insubstantial. It's carved from maple with a satin urethane finish that feels smooth and dry under your hand, so you're never fighting stickiness when you move up and down the fretboard. The rosewood fingerboard has a 9.5-inch radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets, which makes bending strings easy and chording comfortable across the entire neck.
The alder body is lightweight and resonant, with a balanced tonal foundation that works across just about any genre. The vintage-style 3-saddle bridge with slotted brass barrel saddles keeps the classic Tele character intact, adding warmth to the treble response and vintage-correct intonation. Up top, Fender's ClassicGear staggered tuners combine retro looks with modern tuning stability, so you stay in tune through bends, divebombs, and aggressive strumming.
The Faded Sherwood Green Metallic finish gives the guitar a worn-in, road-tested look straight from the factory. It's a striking color that stands out on stage without being flashy, and the gloss urethane finish protects the body while letting the wood resonate naturally. The 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard adds to the vintage vibe, and the nickel/chrome hardware keeps things clean and classic.
Product Features:
- Alder body with gloss urethane finish in Faded Sherwood Green Metallic
- SSS pickup configuration: two Coastline '63 Telecaster single-coils (bridge and neck) and one Coastline '57 Stratocaster single-coil (middle, RWRP)
- 5-way blade switch for traditional Tele tones plus Strat-style in-between sounds
- Greasebucket tone circuit maintains clarity when rolling off highs
- Maple Modern C neck with satin urethane finish and 4-bolt construction
- Rosewood fingerboard with 9.5-inch radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets
- 25.5-inch scale length with 1.685-inch synthetic bone nut
- Vintage-style 3-saddle strings-through-body bridge with slotted brass barrel saddles
- Fender ClassicGear staggered tuning machines with nickel/chrome hardware
- Includes Fender Deluxe Gig Bag
Brand: Fender
Model: American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster
SKU: 0114970374
Condition: New
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