Drawing from over 60 years of innovation, inspiration, and evolution, the American Professional II Stratocaster was built to meet the needs of today's working players. Featuring Fender's popular Deep "C"-shaped neck with smooth, rolled fretboard edges, and the "Super-Natural" satin finish along with the newly-carved neck heel provides effortless access to the higher frets for an incredibly comfortable playing feel. Voiced by a pair of Fender V-Mod II Telecaster single-coil pickups, this guitar delivers a classic twang, snap and bite that made the Tele a favorite among players.

The all-new top-load/string-through bridge features compensated "bullet" saddles, and is the most comfortable and flexible bridge that Fender has to offer - giving you all the classic brass-saddle tone, and superior intonation - and boasting versatile setup options, you're able to fine-tune the tension and action of each string to your needs. For instant familiarity, and outstanding tonal flexibility that you can immediately hear and feel, the American Pro II Telecaster's broad refinements combine to set the new gold standard for professional instruments.

Features

• Two V-Mod II single-coil Telecaster pickups
• New top-load/string-through Telecaster bridge with compensated brass "bullet" saddles
• Deep "C"-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges
• Bone nut; 22 narrow-tall frets for easy bending
• Treble bleed circuit maintains highs when reducing volume
• Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case

V-Mod II Pickups - Specifically voiced for each position, V-Mod II Telecaster pickups deliver a perfectly balanced tone with vintage warmth, and crisp, articulate tone that made Fender a household name.

New Sculpted Neck Heel - With a rounded neck heel and beveled neck plate, this guitar provides uninhibited access to the upper frets for comfortable and effortless lead lines and solos.

Top-Load/String-Through "Bullet" Saddle Tele Bridge - Featuring compensated "bullet" brass barrel saddles, the new Telecaster bridge delivers superior comfort, precise intonation, and vintage tone. For reduced tension, strings can be top-loaded - producing a mellower attack and the springy twang that's perfect for rock'n'roll.

Deep "C" Neck Profile with Rolled Fretboard Edges - The American Professional II Deep "C"-shaped neck profile is slim at the nut, and gradually tapers out as it reaches the neck joint for a natural feel - allowing for effortless chording and single note riffing. Finished with hand-rolled fretboard edges and a Super-Natural satin finish, the American Pro II delivers both supreme comfort and incredible speed.

Special Electronics - With a push/push switch on the second tone control, you're able to activate the series mode in position 2, which uses both pickups to create a fatter tone not normally achievable with a Tele.

Specifications

• Body
  • Body Material: Alder
  • Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
  • Neck Profile: Deep "C"
  • Neck Finish: "Super-Natural" Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane on Headstock
  • Fretboard Material: Maple
  • Fretboard Radius: 9.5"
  • Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
• Electronics
  • Bridge Pickup: V-Mod II Single-Coil Tele
  • Neck Pickup: V-Mod II Single-Coil Tele
  • Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Switching: 3-Way Blade Pickup Selector
• Hardware
  • Bridge: 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele with Compensated Brass "Bullet" Saddles
  • Machine Heads: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
  • Truss Rod: Standard
  • Nut Material: Bone