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Fender American Professional Telecaster Electric Guitar - Oxblood with Hardshell Case
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Built for the working guitarist who wants the directness of a Telecaster without being confined by vintage convention, the Fender American Professional Telecaster carries one of electric guitar's most enduring designs into a modern professional setting. More than seventy years after the Telecaster established Fender's solidbody formula, this American-made model preserves the snap, simplicity, and unmistakable character that made the original so influential while refining the details that matter during long sessions and demanding gigs. The deep Oxblood finish, black pickguard, rosewood fingerboard, and nickel/chrome hardware give this example a dark, sophisticated visual identity.
Its Deep C maple neck balances reassuring substance with a comfortable modern feel, aided by rolled fingerboard edges, Fender's smooth Super-Natural satin urethane finish, and a sculpted heel that makes upper-register playing more inviting. The bridge represents an especially useful evolution of traditional Telecaster hardware, combining three compensated brass saddles with both top-load and string-through routing. Players can choose the setup and string response they prefer while retaining the lively attack and brass-saddle character closely associated with classic Telecasters. Narrow Tall frets and a rosewood fingerboard further contribute to a guitar designed for everything from expressive bending and lead work to rhythm playing night after night.
The V-Mod III single-coils retain the Telecaster's essential twang, snap, and bite while offering the articulation and versatility expected from a contemporary professional instrument. Traditional three-way switching provides the familiar bridge, combined, and neck voices, but a push-push tone control adds series operation for a fuller, more powerful sound when the standard Tele palette needs extra weight. That combination makes the American Professional Telecaster equally convincing for country and roots music, blues, rock, indie, pop, alternative, and session work. It remains unmistakably a Telecaster, immediate, responsive, and straightforward, but expands the classic formula in ways that make it especially capable as an everyday professional instrument. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.
Features / Specs
Highlights
- Series: American Professional
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Color: Oxblood
Body
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Style: Solidbody
Neck
- Headstock Type: Standard Telecaster 6-In-Line
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: Deep C
- Neck Finish: Super-Natural Satin Urethane on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- Neck Depth: 0.818" at 1st Fret, 0.908" at 12th Fret
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Sculpted Heel
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Position Inlays: White Dots
- Side Dots: White
- Number of Frets: 22
- Truss Rod Style: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Access
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.685"
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall
- Scale Length: 25.5"
Hardware
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Telecaster with ClassicGear Compensated Brass Bullet Saddles
- Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
- Bridge Mounting: Telecaster-Style Bridge Plate with Top-Load and String-Through Routing
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Pickup Covers: Chrome Neck Pickup Cover; None on Bridge Pickup
- Control Knobs: Knurled Dome-Style Knobs
- Switch Tip: Black
- Hardware Finish: Nickel / Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
- String Trees: Dual-Wing Butterfly
- Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel-Plated Steel, .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042
- Tremolo Arm: None
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt Adjustment
- Strap Buttons: Standard
- Output Jack: Side-Mounted 1/4"
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Neck Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Telecaster
- Bridge Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Telecaster
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone; ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers
- Switching: 3-Position Blade - Position 1: Bridge; Position 2: Bridge + Neck; Position 3: Neck
- Auxiliary Switching: Push-Push Tone Control Activates Series Mode
Miscellaneous
- Accessories: Adjustment Tools, Fender Literature
- Case/Gig Bag: Fender Deluxe Molded Hardshell Case
- Serial Number: US26037222
- Manufacture Date: 2026
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Fender American Professional Telecaster Electric Guitar - Oxblood with Hardshell Case
$1,799.99
Customer reviews
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What players say after the guitar arrives
“This is a beautiful guitar…appreciate the free setup and quick ship! Would purchase from this seller again…THANKS!”
“Thank you too for a wonderful experience and an amazing guitar. I appreciate the quick shipment and great customer service.”
“Very fast shipping, arrived in perfect condition, extremely well set up, no adjustments needed at all! Plays and looks great, exactly as advertised.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you set up every guitar before it ships?
Yes. Every guitar that leaves our store has been professionally inspected, set up, and signed off by the technician who worked on it. You will find a signed checklist inside the box when your order arrives.
How accurate are your condition descriptions?
We treat condition grading as a contractual promise, not an approximation. When we list something as excellent, that reflects a specific, consistent standard we apply across every instrument. We encourage you to call us before purchasing if you want a detailed in-hand description of any specific guitar.
Can I call and speak to someone about a guitar before I buy?
Yes, and we encourage it. Our team are working musicians, not order-takers. Call us at 605-348-6737 and ask about any instrument in our inventory. We will physically pull it off the wall and describe it to you in detail.
What is your return policy?
We offer a 14-day return policy if you change your mind and the item is returned undamaged. You are responsible for return shipping costs.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing options are available at checkout. Monthly payment options are designed to make high-ticket purchases more accessible without requiring full payment upfront.
How do you ship instruments?
Every instrument ships fully insured from our store in Rapid City, South Dakota. We offer free shipping on all website orders over $100. Guitars are packaged to survive transit, properly cased, braced, and protected.
Are you an authorized dealer?
Yes. We are an authorized dealer for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, and many other brands. We are currently the number one independent Taylor Guitars dealer in the world, an award we have received two years running for 2024 and 2025. We are also a Top 10 premium dealer for Martin, Gibson, and Fender.
Do you sell on Reverb and Amazon as well as your own site?
Yes. We are one of the top 15 resellers globally on Reverb, where we have accumulated over 11,000 five-star reviews. We are also one of the only independent premium dealers in the world authorized to sell Taylor and Martin on Amazon.
How long have you been in business?
Haggerty's Music has been open since 1963. Our store is located at 515 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota.
Do you offer instrument repair?
Yes. Our certified technicians handle everything from routine setups to full restorations across fretted, orchestral, and band instruments. Our team holds certifications from Taylor Guitars, Yamaha, and other leading brands. Learn more HERE.
What brands do you carry?
Our core guitar brands include Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, PRS, Epiphone, Suhr, Eastman, Gretsch, Luxxtone, Novo, Jackson, Charvel, Legator, and Yamaha among others. These are also the most searched brands on our site, so each has a dedicated collection page.
Do you offer music lessons?
Yes. We offer music lessons. You can find out more HERE.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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