Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster Electric Guitar - Faded Lake Placid Blue with Gig Bag

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The Fender American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster in Faded Lake Placid Blue blends timeless Fender style with thoughtful modern upgrades built for today’s working players. Its alder body delivers the balanced resonance and punch that has defined countless classic recordings, while the softly faded finish gives the guitar a well-loved, vintage-inspired character right out of the case. The Modern “C” maple neck and 9.5” radius fingerboard create a comfortable, familiar feel that makes the instrument easy to play for long sessions on stage or in the studio.

Tonally, the Hotshot Telecaster expands on classic Fender sounds with a versatile three-pickup configuration. A pair of Coastline ’63 Telecaster single-coils in the neck and bridge deliver the familiar snap, clarity, and twang Tele players love, while the Coastline ’57 Stratocaster middle pickup—wound RWRP for hum-canceling in the in-between positions—adds extra sparkle and glassy character. Slightly overwound from vintage spec, these pickups provide enhanced warmth and punch while still capturing the articulate, chime-filled voice that defines classic Fender single-coils.

Vintage-style hardware completes the design, including the classic three-brass saddle bridge that helps deliver the unmistakable snap and character Telecasters are famous for. Staggered ClassicGear tuners provide reliable tuning stability, while Fender’s Greasebucket tone system allows players to roll back treble without muddying the sound or adding excess bass. With its blend of vintage influence, modern playability, and striking faded finish, the American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster is built to feel instantly familiar while offering expanded tonal versatility.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: American Professional Classic
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Faded Lake Placid Blue

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Top Material: None
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Telecaster
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Modern "C"
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
• Neck Depth: 0.845" at 1st Fret, 0.874" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Dots
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Standard
• Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.685"
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Slotted Brass Barrel Saddles
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: 7-Screw
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoise Shell
• Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome; Middle: White; Bridge: Black
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip: Barrel Style
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear Staggered
• String Trees: Dual-Wing
• Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042)
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Two Nickel/Chrome
• Output Jack: 1/4" Side

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• Neck Pickup: Coastline '63 Single-Coil Telecaster
• Middle Pickup: Coastline '57 Single-Coil Stratocaster RWRP
• Bridge Pickup: Coastline '63 Single-Coil Telecaster
• Controls: Master Volume and Master Tone
• Switching: 5-Way Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: None
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
• Serial Number: US26029690
• Manufacture Date: 2026