The Fender American Professional HotShot Telecaster takes the classic Telecaster design and expands its tonal possibilities with an innovative three-pickup configuration, upgraded hardware and refined playability. Built around a solid alder body and a comfortable Deep C maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, this American-made instrument combines traditional Fender character with modern features designed for today’s performing musicians.
A trio of V-Mod III pickups gives the HotShot an impressive range of sounds, pairing traditional Telecaster pickups in the bridge and neck positions with a Stratocaster-style middle pickup for additional tonal versatility. Five-way switching provides quick access to a variety of pickup combinations, while an innovative push/push control adds the neck pickup for even more tonal options.
Additional features include a refined neck heel, rolled fingerboard edges, Fender’s Super-Natural satin neck finish and a flexible top-load/string-through bridge with compensated brass bullet saddles. Available in several distinctive finishes, the American Professional HotShot Telecaster delivers the familiar feel of a classic Fender with an expanded sound palette and performance-focused upgrades.
Alder Body Construction With Classic Fender Character
The American Professional HotShot Telecaster features a solid alder body that provides a balanced tonal response with excellent clarity, definition and resonance. Alder has long been a favorite tonewood for Fender instruments because of its even frequency response and ability to accommodate a wide variety of musical styles.
The traditional single-cutaway Telecaster body retains the familiar look and feel that players have enjoyed for generations, while the expanded pickup configuration gives this model considerably more tonal flexibility.
A bolt-on maple neck and traditional 25.5-inch scale length deliver the familiar attack, string response and playing feel associated with the Telecaster design. A durable polyurethane finish provides protection for regular use in the studio, rehearsal space and on stage.
Refined Deep C Maple Neck for Comfortable Playability
Fender’s Deep C maple neck has been carefully refined to provide a comfortable feel and improved access across the entire fretboard. Its substantial yet comfortable profile offers a natural grip for rhythm playing while remaining responsive for lead work and extended playing sessions.
The rosewood fingerboard features smoothly rolled edges that create a comfortable, broken-in feel beneath the fretting hand. Fender’s Super-Natural satin urethane finish on the back of the neck allows your hand to move freely without the sticky feeling sometimes associated with gloss finishes.
Three V-Mod III Pickups Deliver Expanded Fender Tones
One of the biggest highlights of the American Professional HotShot Telecaster is its unique three-pickup arrangement. Fender combines V-Mod III Telecaster single-coils in the bridge and neck positions with a V-Mod III Stratocaster single-coil in the middle, giving players access to a much wider tonal range than a traditional two-pickup Telecaster.
The bridge pickup delivers the familiar Telecaster bite, snap and cutting attack, making it ideal for country leads, rock rhythms and articulate picking. The neck pickup provides a warmer, fuller sound while maintaining excellent clarity and note definition.
The middle Stratocaster pickup adds another dimension, delivering glassy highs and articulate tones that introduce classic Strat-style character into the Telecaster platform.
A five-way blade switch makes it easy to move between the available pickup combinations, including the distinctive in-between sounds associated with Stratocaster guitars. A push/push tone control adds the neck pickup to the selected configuration, creating additional combinations beyond the standard five positions.
Flexible Dual-Loading Bridge With Compensated Brass Saddles
The HotShot features an updated Telecaster bridge that gives players the choice between traditional string-through-body loading and a top-load configuration. This added flexibility allows you to tailor the string feel and response to your personal preferences.
Three compensated brass bullet saddles help improve intonation while retaining the familiar tonal character and responsiveness associated with traditional Telecaster bridges. Recessed adjustment screws also provide a smoother playing surface beneath the picking hand.
Classic Telecaster Design With Expanded Versatility
The Fender American Professional HotShot Telecaster takes everything players appreciate about the traditional Telecaster and adds an impressive selection of modern features. Its three-pickup configuration delivers a broader range of Fender tones, while the five-way switching and additional neck-pickup activation provide plenty of flexibility for different playing styles.
The comfortable Deep C maple neck, refined body contours and adjustable dual-loading bridge further enhance the overall playing experience. Whether you’re looking for traditional country twang, classic rock punch, glassy Strat-style tones or something in between, the HotShot offers plenty of sounds to explore.
Made in the USA and supplied with a Fender deluxe molded case, the American Professional HotShot Telecaster is a versatile, performance-ready instrument that combines classic Fender craftsmanship with expanded tonal possibilities. It’s an excellent choice for players who love the Telecaster feel but want additional flexibility from their electric guitar.
Weight: 8lbs 0oz
Features
- SSS Telecaster blends classic Tele bite with Strat-inspired tones and expanded switching options
- Ash body provides a lively, resonant foundation with classic Fender character
- Deep C maple neck with sculpted heel and Super-Natural satin finish provides a sleek, familiar feel
- Rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges offers a smooth, comfortable playing surface
- V-Mod III Tele pickups deliver articulate response with classic twang, snap and snarl
- V-Mod III Strat middle pickup adds glassy tones and distinctive in-between sounds
- 5-way switching accesses Tele voices alongside Strat-inspired middle and combination settings
- Push/push volume control adds the neck pickup for additional pickup combinations
- ClassicGear Precision potentiometers provide smooth, consistent volume and tone control
- Top-load/string-through bridge offers flexible options for tailoring string tension and response
- Compensated brass saddles combine classic Tele tone with accurate intonation
- Deluxe molded case protects the guitar during storage and transport
Body
- Body construction: Solidbody
- Body shape: Telecaster
- Cutaway: Single cut
- Body material: Alder
- Body finish: Polyurethane
- Available colors: 3-Color Sunburst, Dark Night, Oxblood
Neck
- Neck material: Maple
- Neck profile: Deep C
- Neck joint: Bolt-on
- Neck finish: Super-Natural satin urethane
- Scale length: 25.5″
Fingerboard
- Fingerboard material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5″
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: White dots
- Side dots: White
- Nut material: Bone
- Nut width: 1.685″
Hardware
- Bridge: 3-saddle top-load/string-through Tele with ClassicGear compensated brass bullet saddles
- Tuning machines: Fender standard sealed die-cast, staggered
- Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
Electronics
- Pickup configuration: SSS
- Neck pickup: Fender V-Mod III Tele single-coil
- Middle pickup: Fender V-Mod III Strat single-coil
- Bridge pickup: Fender V-Mod III Tele single-coil
- Pickup selector: 5-position blade switch
- Controls: Master volume, master tone
- Special electronics: Push/push volume control adds neck pickup in positions 1 and 2
- Pickup type: Passive
Strings
- Number of strings: 6
- String gauge: .009-.042
- Factory strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel
Other
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Deluxe molded case
- Country of origin: USA
All instruments are setup to factory spec and inspected before shipping. Player preference may vary and instruments may need additional adjustments to accommodate those preferences. Setups are not applicable for free returns.
We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.Plek add-ons are non-refundable once completed. In the event of a return, a refund will be issued minus the cost of the Plek and any other add-on services.
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