Fender's original prototype instruments were fashioned from pine and now, with the 2017 Limited Edition American Professional Pine Telecaster we've come full circle. This body wood began its functional life over 100 years ago, as part of the Buckstaff Furniture Company's facility in Oshkosh, WI before it was reclaimed, cooked and fashioned into an instrument. The grain, knotholes and man-made imperfections make each one unique.
For authentic, vintage-inspired tone, the 2017 Limited Edition American Professional Pine Telecaster is loaded with a single American Vintage '64 Gray-bottom single-coil Tele pickup and a Lollar Charlie Christian single-coil neck pickup. The Lollar pickup was selected for its old-school woody tone and rustic aesthetic appeal and vibe. Topped by 22 narrow-tall frets for easy bending, the 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard is ideal for most playing styles, offering enough arc for comfortable chording while remaining flat enough for wide bends. The three-saddle string-through-body Tele bridge features compensated brass saddles for accurate intonation along the entire length of the neck.
With its classic, original-era sound and style, the 2017 Limited Edition American Professional Pine Telecaster is an inspiring tribute to the Telecaster's origin.
Body Finish |
Satin Urethane |
Body Material |
Cooked Reclaimed Pine |
Body Shape |
Telecaster® |
Bridge Pickup |
American Vintage '64 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Tele |
Bridge |
3-Saddle, Strings-Through-Body Tele with Compensated Brass Saddles, 6 screw mounting with removable modern "Ashtray" Bridge Cover |
Case/Gig Bag |
HardshellCase |
Color |
Natural |
Configuration |
SS |
Control Knobs |
Knurled Flat-Top |
Controls |
Master Volume with Treble-Bleed, Master Tone |
Fingerboard Material |
Maple |
Fingerboard Radius |
9.5" (241 mm) |
Fret Size |
Narrow Tall |
Hardware Finish |
Nickel/Chrome |
Neck Finish |
Hand-Rubbed Oil |
Neck Material |
Figured Maple |
Neck Pickup |
Lollar Charlie Christian |
Neck Plate |
4-Bolt |
Neck Shape |
Modern "Deep C" |
Number of Frets |
22 |
Nut Material |
Bone |
Nut Width |
1.685" (42.8 mm) |
Orientation |
Right-Hand |
Pickguard |
1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum |
Position Inlays |
Black Dot |
Strings |
Fender® USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges) |
Switching |
3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
Truss Rod Nut |
1/8" American Series |
Truss Rod Wrench |
1/8" Hex (Allen) |
Truss Rod |
Bi-FlexTM |
Tuning Machines |
Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered |