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Marking 75 years of Telecaster history is the American Professional Hotshot, a modified version of the classic electric with an additional middle Strat single-coil pickup expanding on core Tele tones with a touch of bold, percussive attack. This refresh of the American Professional Tele succeeds the previous American Professional II – think of this new line-up as the American Pro III in spirit. On top of all the new sounds, there are thoughtful bridge and neck upgrades to make playing this guitar even more seamless and satisfying day after day. Three unique V-Mod III pickups including a Strat single-coil The Hotshot stands apart from the rest of the American Pro line-up. It emulates a DIY modified guitar you could have found back in the day on the second-hand market. In addition to the two newly crafted V-Mod III series Tele pickups in the neck and bridge positions, you’ve also got a Strat single-coil sandwiched in between providing creative dimensions to your tonal palette. Combined with the pickups either side it injects a presence and warmth into your traditional Tele sound. On its own, the Strat single-coil possesses a balanced EQ and snap that a Tele doesn’t usually produce. Fender’s V-Mod III series of pickups have been re-voiced specifically for each position. In the bridge you get crisp attack and dynamism, while in the neck you can tap into a warm rawness perfect for glistening cleans and smooth leads. You have precise control over volume and tone using the ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers, which benefit from a custom torque and sharp resistance letting you swell in and out with accuracy and musicality. Sleek remodelled playing experience The Fender team have added a deep “C” profile neck to the American Pro Tele range, treading the line between vintage depth and overall contemporary size. The satin Super-Natural finish and rolled fingerboard edges makes this an instrument to get stuck into straight away with little adjustment needed to the way you play, as if it’s been lightly played in. From there it’s iconic Tele touch, with 22 vintage-inspired narrow tall frets across everyone’s favourite 9.5-inch fretboard radius making for expressive bends and easy chord fretting. The neck heel has been rounded and the plate bevelled, meaning there’s no chance to catch yourself on a square corner as you reach higher up the neck. There’s excellent access to upper frets, and this American pro Tele works with your body to accommodate natural movements. ClassicGear personal bridge setup Some players struggle with the classic Tele bridge. Not here – it’s been redesigned with ClassicGear Compensated Brass Bullet saddles, which are without doubt the comfiest ever to feature on a Telecaster. They also provide long-lasting and accurate intonation in tandem with a hard-wearing bone nut. Working your own custom setup has never been easier, as you can reduce or add tension to each string, which in turn affects how mellow or twangy a string sounds.Key FeaturesV-Mod III Pickups – voiced specifically for each position, creating a perfectly balanced tone with the vintage warmth and crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend. A V-Mod III Stratocaster single-coil in the middle position delivers authentic Strat tones, giving this hot-shot Telecaster setup unmatched versatility.New Sculpted Neck Heel – The rounded neck heel and bevelled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.Top-Load/String-Through Classicgear Compensated Brass Bullet Saddle Tele Bridge – Fender’s most comfortable, flexible Tele saddles yet. Retaining classic brass-saddle tone, they provide excellent intonation and flexible setup options, allowing you to tailor the tension and tone of each string to your liking. Strings can be top-loaded for reduced tension, resulting in a mellower twang and springy attack.“Deep C” Neck Profi…