Fender American Performer Telecaster

The Corona, CA.-crafted American Performer Telecaster combines exceptional Fender tone and authentic feel with modern materials and player-oriented features designed to inspire while propelling your playing to new heights.

FEATURES

• Alder body
• Yosemite single-coil pickups
• Greasebucket tone system
• “Modern C”-shaped neck with 9.5”-radius fingerboard; 22 jumbo frets
• ClassicGear™ tuning machines; silver ‘70s logo

NEW YOSEMITE PICKUPS

Sonically versatile and musically useful, American Performer Yosemite pickups are crafted around special alnico blends and specifically voiced for each instrument and position.

NEW CLASSICGEAR TUNING MACHINES

Combining vintage style with a modern 18:1 gear ratio, ClassicGear tuning machines have smooth action and make it easier to fine-tune your instrument.

JUMBO FRETS

Jumbo frets make it easier to achieve wide, expressive bends that add your personal touch to your music.

VINTAGE-STYLE BRIDGE

For authentic Telecaster twang and snap, this guitar sports 3 brass saddles for classic Fender style and sound.

SATIN-FINISHED NECK

Featuring a “Modern C”-shaped profile that works well with almost any playing style, the neck also hosts a satin finish on the back, giving it a smooth, fast playing feel.

GREASEBUCKET TONE SYSTEM

This uniquely Fender tone system lets you cut treble without losing gain or “muddying” your sound, preserving your carefully shaped tone.

SPECIFICATION

BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Shape: Telecaster®

NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Jumbo
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dots
Truss Rod: Standard
Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Yosemite Single-Coil Telecaster
Neck Pickup: Yosemite Single-Coil Telecaster
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickups, Position 3. Middle Pickup
Configuration: SS

HARDWARE
Bridge: 3-Saddle Strings-Thru-Body Tele® Bridge
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear™
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Switch Tip: Barrel Style
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt

MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: Fender® USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)

ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag