Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster - Faded Lake Placid Blue
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Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster - Faded Lake Placid Blue
Some guitars carry a kind of quiet confidence, and this American Professional Classic Telecaster in Faded Lake Placid Blue has that energy the moment you pick it up. The alder body and Coastline ’63 pickups give it that unmistakable Tele snap, but there’s a sweetness underneath that rounds out the edges and makes everything feel musical. Chords bloom with a little extra warmth, single notes have that vocal‑like lift, and the whole guitar feels alive without ever getting sharp or brittle. It’s the kind of Tele that settles into your hands fast — familiar, expressive, and ready to sit anywhere in a mix.
The Modern “C” neck and 9.5" radius keep the feel relaxed and inviting, and the medium jumbo frets make bends and phrasing feel effortless. Vintage‑style hardware and the classic three‑saddle bridge keep the character intact while giving you the stability you expect from a modern Fender. It’s a Tele that feels equally at home clean or driven, subtle or bold — the kind of instrument that quietly earns its place in your lineup and keeps you reaching for it without thinking.
Weight: 5.1 lbs
Guitar Specs
Model Name: American Professional Classic Telecaster
Series: American Professional Classic
Color: Faded Lake Placid Blue (finish option; same specs as other colors)
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Telecaster
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Modern “C”
Neck Construction: 4‑Bolt
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: White Dot
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Truss Rod: Standard
Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series
Bridge Pickup: Coastline ’63 Telecaster Single‑Coil
Neck Pickup: Coastline ’63 Telecaster Single‑Coil
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone with Greasebucket Tone System
Switching: 3‑Position Blade (Bridge / Bridge + Neck / Neck) (standard Tele switching)
Bridge: 3‑Saddle Vintage‑Style Telecaster Bridge
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender Staggered ClassicGear
Pickguard: 3‑Ply Mint Green (series standard)
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat‑Top
Switch Tip: Aged White
String Trees: Dual‑Wing
Strap Buttons: Vintage‑Style
Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009–.042)
Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag Included
Weight: 5.1 lbs
