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Fender American Professional II Telecaster | Jose Rios First Impressions

American Professional II Telecaster | American Professional II Series | Fender

Fender American Professional II Telecaster | Jose Rios First Impressions

American Professional II Telecaster | American Professional II Series | Fender

Description
The latest evolution of the iconic Fender Telecaster, this American Professional II Telecaster with maple fingerboard brings professional-level appointments to elevate your playing.

Classic Alder Body
The lightweight alder body creates a classic foundational tone. With a smoothly rolled fingerboard edge and a satin neck finish, it's an incredibly comfortable guitar to play.

Fast-Playing Maple Neck
The satin-finished maple neck feels slick and fast. The modern Deep C neck profile is comfortable for all playing styles. Narrow-tall frets provide a familiar feel for bends and vibrato, while facilitating effortless fretting. The sculpted neck heel allows unimpeded access to the upper frets.

Twang, Redefined
The V-Mod II Telecaster pickups provide the crisp tone Telecasters are known for—plus even tighter bass, richer mids and smoother highs. These articulate pickups make harmonics sing, and accentuate the snap and snarl. Single notes are round and full, while chordal playing is punchy and defined.

Enhanced Bridge
The new top-load/string-through bridge with compensated “bullet” saddles provides excellent intonation and a variety of setup options. It retains the classic brass saddle tone, while allowing you to tailor the tension and tone of each string to your liking.
Instantly familiar but subtly enhanced, this American Pro II Tele guitar is an excellent choice for guitarists seeking a versatile and comfortable electric with bold and articulate tone.
Features
- Gloss urethane-finished solid alder or roasted pine body
- 25.5"-scale, Deep C-shaped maple neck with rolled fingerboard edges and 22 narrow-tall frets for easy bending
- Two V-Mod II single-coil Telecaster pickups, treble-bleed circuit maintains highs when reducing volume
- Top-load/string-through Telecaster bridge with compensated brass "bullet" saddles
Specs
- Body type: Solidbody, single cutaway
- Body wood: Alder or roasted pine
- Body finish: Gloss urethane
- Neck shape: Deep C
- Neck wood: Maple
- Joint: Bolt-on
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Truss rod: Standard
- Neck finish: “Super-Natural” satin urethane on back of neck with gloss urethane headstock face
- Material: Maple
- Radius: 9.5"
- Fret size: Tall narrow
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: Black dot
- Nut material: Bone
- Configuration: SS
- Neck: Fender V-Mod II single-coil Tele pickup
- Bridge: Fender V-Mod II single-coil Tele pickup
- Control layout: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup switch: 3-way
- Special electronics: Treble-bleed circuit
- Bridge type: Fixed
- Bridge design: Compensated barrel saddle
- Tuning machines: Fender standard cast, sealed and staggered
- Color: Nickel/chrome
- Number of strings: 6
- Case: Deluxe molded case included
- Orientation: Right handed
- Country of origin: United States
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17 Reviews
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
- Practicing11
- Jamming10
- Recording8
- Rock Concerts8
- Small Venues7
- Flat Sound1
- No cons to this beauty!1
- Poor Pick Up1
- None1
- NO CONS1
- Experienced14
- Professional Musician2
- Fun To Play15
- Good Feel15
- Good Tone14
- Good Pick Up13
- Solid Electronics13
Reviewed by 17 customers
Great Tele Sound and Super Playability
Verified Buyer
submitted2 months ago
byDavid
fromBeverly, MA
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I've been a Strat guy forever but just had to add that great Telecaster sound to my guitar collection. This beautiful Butterscotch Blonde American Professional II Tele plays great and sounds better!
The neck feels fast. It's a very nice guitar
submitted7 months ago
byShane
fromMemphis TN
So I've been looking at telecasters for a while now.And I decided to lay my money down on a Maui.Blew with a Maple neck, American professional 2.Telecaster. I didn't take this purchase lightly as this is an expensive guitar. So let me talk about the pros of this guitar. 1) it's not reliced I would have seriously lost many years ago if I had bet on whether or not someone will buy a banged up new guitar. But fender sells a lot of them so what do I know, other that I ain't buying one. Anyway this one ain't relic-ed it looks new fresh clean well made ready you you to but your own relic m marks on it. The real ones where you say darrn-it every time you ad a new one. I want a replica of Bard Paisleys Tele when it was new, not after he beat the crop or of it. 2) it feels good very good neck shape just feels good in your hand, fender really nailed it for this neck. 3) good sound. The salesman recommended upgrading, but they sound great to me. 4) it's made in the USA, yea that still matters, Thank you to team fender in Corona California.
The best guitar I've ever played
submitted8 months ago
byJayce
fromPittsburgh, PA
I've been playing guitar for over 10 years, I've played hundreds of guitars and basses I'm in 3 bands and play a lot, the playability, the sound and function of this guitar is simply unmatched. There is a reason fender is at the top of the guitar chain even after all these years. You need this guitar
Amazing neck, pickups not for me
submitteda year ago
byKenny
fromLittle Rock, AR
This guitar feels great, fit and finish are excellent, very playable. The deep C neck is noticeably different than a modern C (I have a couple) and to my hand is even better. If you are coming from a player or standard, another difference you may notice are the frets. Narrow tall on this one, medium jumbo on the player/standard. Medium jumbo are a bit smoother when sliding but narrow tall for me are like a landmark. I know how far I'm going, if not instinctively, then by feel. The setup off the wall was good. I only tweaked the truss rod a bit, as I do with every guitar, no other adjustments. The pickups to my ear are a bit sterile and will be changed. The bridge does have a proper tele spank in the highs but the mids are underwhelming across the board. And the push-push to have the pickups in series saps the treble considerably. I considered returning/exchanging at length but everything else about the guitar, especially the neck, is just that good. I'll change pickups and call it a day. Also note this butterscotch version has a pine body and is especially lightweight.
Awesome Tele for the buck
submitted2 years ago
byJoe
fromNew York
Had this tele for about 2 months now the playability and sound is second to none . The neck is just awesome the feel and movement , the new improved PUPs are totaly awesome sounding Tone so authentic Fender . I also like the Push Push knob for that Humbucker sound! Get This Now!
Inspiring to play
submitted2 years ago
byVictor
fromAtlanta Metro
I've had one for about 1.5 years. It's a very raw guitar that inspires me when I play. The tone is fantastic and the neck plays great. I replaced the tortoiseshell with a black pickguard which I think looks better. I also added Fender locking tuners for easier string installation. One thing to note is that it has rolled edges on the neck which can be quite slippy for the two E strings, especially the top one. I've had to adjust my playing to account for this. I can't speak enough about the tone. The guitar sounds amazing. One of my favorite guitars.
Q&A
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submitteda year ago
asked byaidan
fromNew york
Is the fretboard curved or would u suggest a smaller radius than 9.5
No, it's flat. I can only suggest you play one.submitted2 years ago
asked byTed
fromColumbus
What is the weight of the Fender American Professional II Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst? Also, is it available with the "B" bender?
All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 9.0 lbs.........Nosubmitted3 years ago
asked byPat
fromQuinton, VA
Is this guitar in the Richmond Broad Street store
I’m sorry, but no.submitted3 years ago
asked byKeno
fromTulsa
What is the difference between standard and deluxe?
They appear to be very similar, please give us a call to better help you out 855-770-3373submitted3 years ago
asked byNick
fromSan Diego CA
What is the main difference between the maple and the rosewood fingerboard? is one more durable over time?
Durability is not a concern. You won't wear out a fretboard. The difference is sound and feel.submitted3 years ago
asked byBrad
fromundisclosed
Is the fretboard finished
Yessubmitted3 years ago
asked byHerbie
fromkansas city . Kansas
does this come with a hard shell case
"Case: Deluxe molded case included."submitted4 years ago
asked byJeremy
fromundisclosed
What are the main differences between this model and the 70th Anniversary Broadcaster? Wondering also how each of their electronics are wired differently and what the neck profile differences are on both?
Please give us a call to better help you out – 877-687-5403submitted4 years ago
asked bySissi
fromEdison, NJ
Hi, is this one made from U.S.A? Thanks!
Number of strings: 6 String Case: Deluxe molded case included. Orientation: Right Handed Country of origin: United Statessubmitted4 years ago
asked byRob
frommichigan
what is the Nut size? what is the fret size compared to medium jumbo.
the nut width is 1.685" (42.8 mm), and the frets are narrow tall so they aren't as thick as medium jumbo but they are roughly as high.