Fender American Professional Telecaster MN Butterscotch Blonde Electric guitar

American Professional Telecaster — Modern Playability, Vintage Tone

The Fender American Professional Telecaster MN Butterscotch Blonde is a USA-built solidbody electric guitar that distills decades of Telecaster heritage into a modern, gig-ready instrument. This model is finished in Butterscotch Blonde, the classic color that defined the original Tele look. Players who want the unmistakable twang and snap of a Telecaster with contemporary comfort and refined electronics will find everything they need here.

What Sets This Telecaster Apart

Two design choices distinguish this model from the standard Tele lineup. The 3-saddle top-load/string-through bridge uses ClassicGear™ compensated brass Bullet™ saddles that retain classic brass-saddle tone while providing excellent intonation and flexible setup options. The V-Mod III single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while delivering the twang, snap and snarl that made the Tele famous, and a push-push tone control activates Series Mode.

Ash Body Construction — Resonant, Balanced, Built to Last

Ash gives this guitar its characteristic snap and airy top-end. The polyurethane finish protects the wood while letting the grain show through, and the 1-ply black pickguard against the Butterscotch Blonde finish delivers the unmistakable vintage aesthetic.

• Body Material: Ash — bright, articulate resonance with airy top-end
• Body Finish: Polyurethane — durable protection that lets the grain show
• Pickguard: Single-ply black — classic Telecaster visual signature

Deep C Neck Profile — Modern Comfort for Long Sets

The maple neck features a Deep C profile that sits comfortably in the hand without feeling chunky, ideal for chord work, lead lines, and long sessions. The 9.5" fingerboard radius and 22 narrow-tall frets give players a modern platform for bending and fast runs, while the bone nut enhances tonal warmth and tuning stability.

• Neck Material: Maple — bright, snappy attack with clear note definition
• Neck Profile: Deep C — fuller than modern C, comfortable for extended play
• Fingerboard Radius: 241 mm — modern feel for chord work and lead playing
• Frets: 22 Narrow Tall — easy bending and clean note articulation
• Nut: Bone, 42.8 mm width — warmer tone and improved tuning stability
• Scale Length: 648 mm — classic Fender tension and snap

V-Mod III Pickups and Series Mode — Pro-Grade Signal Chain

Electronics are where this series earns its name. A pair of V-Mod III single-coil pickups covers everything from clean country twang to biting rock tones, and the push-push tone control activates Series Mode for a thicker voice. ClassicGear™ Precision™ potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control, and the 3-position blade selector delivers the classic Tele voice combinations.

• Pickup Configuration: SS — two V-Mod III single-coils for traditional Tele tones
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (push-push Series Mode), 3-position blade
• Bridge: 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele with ClassicGear™ Compensated Brass Bullet™ Saddles
• Tuners: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered — smooth, accurate tuning

Who Should Play This Guitar

The Fender American Professional Telecaster is the right choice for working guitarists, session players, and serious hobbyists who need a USA-made instrument covering country, blues, rock, indie, and jazz with equal authority. Players who spend long hours on stage or in the studio will appreciate the Deep C neck profile and the push-push Series Mode for a thicker voice. Upgraders moving from a Squier or Mexican-made Tele get pro-level performance in a familiar package.

The Fender Telecaster Legacy

The Telecaster stands as one of the greatest guitar designs ever built, and the American Professional series represents Fender's effort to refine that legacy for modern players. This generation brings V-Mod III pickups, ClassicGear™ Precision™ potentiometers, a newly sculpted neck heel and a refined brass-saddle bridge to Fender's USA-made workhorse tier. Made in the USA, this model carries forward the character that has made the Telecaster a studio and stage staple.