Fender - American Professional Classic Telecaster SS MN Faded Lake Placid Blue + Housse

Just a few years ago, you'd have come across the Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster Faded Lake Placid Blue on a Texas blues stage or in an old-school rock studio. Its alder body, typical of historic Fender models, offers a well-rounded harmonic balance: solid lows, mids that growl without chattering and highs that sparkle without being strident. If you prefer guitars that vibrate naturally, without digital exaggeration or unnecessary sonic gimmicks, this one should not leave you indifferent.

Today, this model plays the balance card between vintage and everyday use, with a Modern C neck sculpted for express navigations from saddle to 22ᵉ fret. The 9.5" radius and Medium Jumbo frets contribute to fluid playability, with no superfluous resistance, even when your solos stretch to the very edges of the neck. The Greasebucket Tone System, true to its delightfully suspect name, lets you lower the treble without losing clarity or attack. It's a faithful ally when it comes to refining your sound without betraying it.

Tomorrow, when you've plugged this Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster into your amp, you'll understand what 'uncompromising versatility' means. The Coastline '63 pickups will give you a rich, nervous grain, slightly overdriven, with that little bite that makes rhythms groove and clean licks sing. With its 3-position selector, metal knobs and vintage bridge with 3 brass bridges, you'll have direct control, without a manual. All you have to do is tighten the strap.

Last but not least, the Fender ClassicGear Staggered tuning machines ensure that your guitar stays in tune and remains stable, so you won't have to worry about the traditional last-minute post-bend tuning. As a result, you'll be able to spend more time playing than tuning, which, let's face it, is a huge step forward in the life of a human being with a Telecaster. If you like guitars that sound good, stay in tune, and don't require a diploma in tailpiece maintenance, this one could well become a permanent fixture in your daily sound routine.