Fender American Professional Telecaster MN Natural Electric guitar

The Modern Workhorse Tele — Built for Today's Player

The Fender American Professional Telecaster MN Natural carries forward everything players love about the Tele — the twang, the snap, the unmistakable character — and updates it for the modern stage and studio. An Ash body with a Polyurethane finish in Natural gives the instrument a clear, resonant voice with strong note definition, while the Maple neck and fingerboard keep the attack tight and articulate. Two V-Mod III single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while delivering the twang, snap and snarl that made the Tele famous. The Fender American Professional Telecaster MN Natural is the right choice for guitarists who want classic Tele bite without sacrificing modern playability.

What Sets This Tele Apart

Two details distinguish this model. The push-push tone control activates Series Mode, routing both pickups together for a thicker, higher-output voice with more midrange weight — useful when a song needs more body than standard Tele bite delivers. The 3-saddle bridge uses compensated Brass Bullet saddles that retain classic brass-saddle tone while improving intonation across all six strings.

Ash Body — Resonant, Articulate, Road-Ready

Ash has long been prized for its clear, snappy response and pronounced note definition, making it a natural fit for the Telecaster's signature character. The Polyurethane finish protects the wood while letting the grain show through in the Natural colorway.

• Body Material: Ash — clear, resonant tone with strong note definition
• Body Finish: Polyurethane — durable protective coat that lets the grain breathe
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black — clean visual contrast against the Natural body

Deep "C" Neck with Narrow Tall Frets

The Deep "C" neck profile fills the hand comfortably, and a newly sculpted neck heel gives easy access to the upper register. Rolled fingerboard edges remove the sharp transitions between fretboard and neck, while the "Super-Natural" satin urethane finish on the back keeps the hand moving freely during long sessions.

• Neck Material: Maple — bright, articulate attack
• Fingerboard: Maple, 241 mm (9.5") radius — tight response with clear note separation
• Scale Length: 648 mm (25.5") — the classic Tele scale, bright and percussive
• Frets: 22 Narrow Tall — taller, narrower wire that makes bending effortless
• Nut: Bone, 42.8 mm (1.685") — natural feel with balanced string spacing

V-Mod III Pickups and Flexible Bridge Setup

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 ClassicGear™ Precision™ potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper. The 3-saddle top-load/string-through bridge offers flexible setup options, allowing you to tailor the tension and tone of each string.

• Pickup Configuration: SS — V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele (neck and bridge)
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (push-push Series Mode), 3-Position Blade
• Bridge: 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through with Compensated Brass Bullet Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
• Case: Deluxe Moulded Hardshell Case included

From Country Twang to Rock Bite — One Guitar Covers It

This Telecaster suits working musicians who need one guitar that covers a wide range of styles — country, classic rock, blues, indie, even jazz when the Series Mode voice is dialed in. Session players will appreciate the articulate V-Mod III pickups, while gigging guitarists benefit from the included Deluxe Moulded Case and road-ready hardware. Players coming from a Stratocaster will find the 648 mm scale length bright and percussive, rewarding clean playing with clarity and overdriven playing with bite. The Deep "C" neck and rolled fingerboard edges make it approachable for players who prefer a modern carve without feeling bulky. Right-handed players get the standard layout, and the included moulded case means the instrument is gig-ready from the moment it arrives.

The American Professional Series — Fender's USA Workhorse

Founded by Leo Fender in 1938 as Fender's Radio Service, the company began making electric guitars and amplifiers in 1945 and went on to create the world's first mass-produced solid-body electric. The American Professional series represents Fender's ongoing pursuit of perfection through reinvention — and this generation brings V-Mod III pickups, ClassicGear™ Precision™ potentiometers, a newly sculpted neck heel and a top-load/string-through bridge with compensated brass Bullet™ saddles to Fender's USA-made Telecaster.