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Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Dark Night
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The Finest American Professional Telecaster Yet!

Fender’s American Professional series produced some of the most popular instruments at Sweetwater among working musicians and discerning amateurs. Now, with the American Professional II series, Fender has upped the ante, outfitting the formidable line with a slew of player-centric upgrades. The Fender American Professional II Telecaster features Tim Shaw’s latest V-Mod Tele single-coils, which deliver familiar Tele twang with enhanced clarity and focus. To provide an exceptional playing experience, the American Professional II Telecaster boasts a Deep "C" profile neck with a satin finish and a contoured heel joint. A Tele is a must-have in any guitar collection, and they don’t get much finer than the Fender American Professional II Telecaster.

The new standard for professional instruments

After the wild success of the original American Professional Stratocaster, Fender's team of designers dedicated themselves to improving on the design. The resulting instrument, the American Professional II Telecaster, features several improvements and upgrades that push the classic design to new heights. V-Mod II Telecaster single-coil pickups dish out signature Tele spank and twang with added detail. The upgraded “cut” 3-saddle top-load/string-through bridge has a classic look with enhanced flexibility for setting individual string tension to achieve perfect intonation. Factor in the all-new "Super-Natural" neck finish, and the Fender American Professional II Telecaster sets the tone for what a professional-level instrument should look, sound, and feel like.

Upgraded pickups promote clarity

For the American Professional II Telecaster, Fender's pickup guru, Tim Shaw, created a new breed of V-Mod single-coil pickups. The V-Mod II Tele single-coils have a vintage voice with modern clarity that players will appreciate. And, their volume mod circuit lets you pull back on the gain knob, without sacrificing top end, making it incredibly versatile onstage. Run it through your grittiest dirt pedals or your cleanest amp and the Fender American Professional II Telecaster will sound right at home.

Custom Shop-influenced neck

The Deep "C" neck profile that you'll find on the Fender American Professional II Telecaster solidbody electric guitar is a slight upgrade from the Fender American neck players have been in love with for years. By adding a touch more roundness to the back contour, the Deep "C" carve fills your hand perfectly while never inhibiting your technique. For added playing comfort, the back of the neck is finished in Fender's "Super-Natural" satin finish that feels fast and inviting. Your fingers will immediately notice how much control they have on the fretboard's Narrow Tall frets. For good reason, this fret wire is the most requested size at the Fender Custom Shop.

Fender American Professional II Telecaster Electric Guitar Features:

  • Updated and upgraded Telecaster for the performing musician
  • V-Mod II single-coil pickups provide classic Tele twang with greater articulation
  • 3-saddle top-load/string-through bridge has a classic look with enhanced flexibility
  • Satin-finished maple neck feels fast and responsive
  • Deep "C" neck profile sits securely in your hand
  • Contoured neck heel enhances comfort when playing in the upper register
  • Narrow Tall frets play effortlessly

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape American Professional II Telecaster
  • Body Material Alder
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Dark Knight
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Deep C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay White Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Narrow Tall
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.685"
  • Nut Material Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 3-Saddle Top-load String-through body with Brass Bullet Saddles
  • Tuners Fender Standard Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup V-Mod II Tele Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup V-Mod II Tele Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone (push/push series)
  • Switching 3-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Fender USA Bullets 3250L, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0113940761

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Rated 5/5

Beyond Expectations

As a fan of classic rock, I had been wanting a tele for a while, and this guitar has exceeded my expectations. Beyond the beautiful finish and the cosmetics, I am able to get that fantastic sound I could not quite reach with my other guitars. It teases me each time I look at it, and playing it is a delight, right down to the fret height and string spacing. I could not be more delighted with this Telecaster. My sales Engineer, Mir, partnered with me and gave me some excellent advice. There are an incredible variety of Telecasters, which I was struggling with. She took the time to listen to what I was looking for in my next guitar and gave me some suggestions - and I am so glad I did! Kudos to Mir and Sweetwater for some awesome customer service.
Rated 5/5

Awesome guitar

Great guitar! First Tele I've owned and I love everything about it. Most comfortable neck I've played, lightweight body, and superb tones from the V-Mod 2 pups. Paid for a professional setup and purchased a set of Dunlop strap locks for extra security.

So far this thing has been outstanding. This is the second guitar I've purchased from Sweetwater and I had no issues whatsoever with either. Big thanks to my sales rep Chris Shura for the phenomenal customer service as well!
Music background: Guitarist of 13 years
Rated 5/5

I love this Tele

I can't even feel my fingers anymore. I can't put it down. This thing sounds AMAZING!!
Rated 5/5

Best Overall American Telecaster

Let's start by explaining why I think it's the best overall American Tele. I have a few MIM guitars, and also an Ultra Telecaster. If you have been tossing around in your sleep trying to decide between Am Pro II and Ultra, this review will help. Overall, the Am Pro II is better value than the Ultra. It's considerable less money, but just as much a guitar. The Am Pro II Telecaster sounds more like a "Tele" than the Ultra. I've played them both back to back tons of times and I prefer the sound of the V Mods over the Ultra Noiseless. There is more character to the tone and it's also sweeter and more lively. There is one area where the Ultra Noiseless excels at — Higher gain. The Ultra Noiseless sound much fuller and less raspy when you really crank up the gain well past "blues" levels. The Ultra will do hard rock better, even though it still falls short of humbuckers. Heck, you can even pull off metal with it (to an extent). They also possess a brilliant and juicy bell-like quality that the V Mods II don't have. I love it on single notes. However, as said earlier, overall the V Mods sound better, but of course, they hum.

The neck on the Am Pro II Tele is awesome. It's just a little thicker than on the Ultra. I feel very comfortable on both. Keep in mind the Am Pro II has narrow tall frets over the Ultras Medium Jumbos. What this means is that when sliding, you "feel" the frets more on the Am Pro II. This is something I'm fine with. That speed-bump effect. Others don't like this as much. I do feel complex chording is easier on the Am Pro II's narrow tall frets, but lead is a little more natural on the Ultra's medium jumbos.

I like the American Pro II Telecaster so much that I bought a second one. In fact, this review is on the page of my second one, Dark Knight. My original one is Butterscotch and is the first guitar I always pick up for practice. My Dark Knight has a rosewood fretboard as opposed to the Butterscotch's maple, and while it's a great neck too, it has a tiny bit of fret sprout on the bottom. You can't feel it on the top side of the neck. This is more typical with rosewood since it shrinks more than maple, but I think it could have probably been dressed a little better at the factory. Not a big deal though as dressing a rosewood board is easier and cleaner of a job than it is on maple.

Anyway, if you've been torn between Am Pro II and Ultra and don't have either… go Am Pro II. You will not regret it. I have both, but if I could only have one, it would be this one.

Oh, one last comment. I haven't fully set up my blue one yet, but my Butterscotch Am Pro II Tele is the only guitar I have that intonates PERFECTLY at the open fundamental, at the 12th fret fretted and at the 12 fret harmonic… ON EVERY STRING. It's unreal. I don't except I'll get as lucky with the blue one, but maybe. Either way, this is great because Teles are not known for perfect intonation due to the pairs of strings that have to share each of the 3 barrel saddles.

Big shoutout to Michael Duncan for the awesome service as always.
Music background: Drummer Turned Guitarist - 20+ Years
Rated 5/5

Sweet Tele

I have to say the Pro II tele is a fantastic specimen from the smooth neck to the V-mod pickups to the push push knob, saddle and bridge upgrade and spectacular dark knight finish let alone the tones Fender left no stone unturned. Thank you to sales engineer Damon Spragia and Sweetwater for the awesome customer support and service.

It’s impossible to imagine a world without Fender guitars, and if you’re like many of the guitarists at Sweetwater, then Fender not only made the first guitar you ever bought " they made the last one too! From building the first mass-produced solidbody electric guitars and basses in the 1950s to creating some of the most influential amplifier designs in history, it’s no wonder why Fender is one of the biggest names in the business. As one of the world’s largest Fender dealers, we have countless guitars, basses, amps, effects pedals, and accessories in stock and ready to ship, whenever you need them. We’re always getting our hands on their latest creations, and there’s nothing we love more than to tell our customers all about them! So, whether you’re looking for your first axe or a Custom Shop creation, make sure to give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.

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