Fender American Professional Telecaster RW 3-Color Sunburst Electric guitar

USA-Built Telecaster With Vintage Soul and Modern Feel

The Fender American Professional Telecaster RW 3-Color Sunburst is a made-in-America solidbody electric guitar that pairs the unmistakable twang and snap of a Telecaster with a contemporary playing experience. Built around an alder body and finished in classic 3-Color Sunburst polyurethane, this instrument is engineered for the working guitarist who needs reliability on stage and character in the studio. The American Professional Telecaster is the right choice for players who want authentic Tele tone without sacrificing modern comfort and playability.

V-Mod III Pickups and Push-Push Series Mode

What sets this model apart is the electronics package: a pair of new V-Mod III Telecaster single-coil pickups that are more articulate than ever while delivering the twang, snap and snarl that made the Tele famous. A push-push tone control activates series mode for an additional voice, and ClassicGear Precision potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper. The 3-position switch and master volume/master tone layout keep the control scheme simple and immediate.

Deep "C" Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Player-Focused Specs

The popular Deep "C" maple neck sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges and a "Super-Natural" satin finish, while a newly sculpted neck heel provides easy access to the upper register. The 9.5" radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 narrow-tall frets supports easy bending and confident chording up the neck.

• Scale Length: 648 mm — the standard Fender long scale for tight, snappy response
• Neck Shape: Deep "C" — with smooth rolled fingerboard edges
• Fingerboard Radius: 241 mm — a modern curve that suits both chord work and bending
• Fret Size: 22 Narrow Tall — for easy bending
• Nut: Bone, 42.8 mm

Hardware Built for the Working Player

The new 3-saddle top-load/string-through bridge with ClassicGear compensated Brass Bullet saddles is Fender's most comfortable, flexible Tele bridge yet, retaining classic brass-saddle tone while providing excellent intonation and flexible setup options to tailor the tension and tone of each string. Fender Standard Cast/Sealed staggered tuners, nickel/chrome hardware, a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard and knurled dome control knobs complete the package.

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Tele with ClassicGear Compensated Brass Bullet Saddles — excellent intonation and flexible setup options
• Tuners: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Strings (Installed): Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009–.042) — factory setup for balanced feel across the neck

Body, Finish, and Electronics

The foundation of the tone is an alder body, a tonewood Fender has relied on for decades because of its balanced, lively response. A polyurethane finish protects the 3-Color Sunburst color, while two V-Mod III single-coils give the guitar its unmistakable voice. Every spec on this model is chosen to support a working player who needs a guitar that responds consistently night after night.

• Body Material: Alder — resonant with a balanced frequency response
• Body Finish: Polyurethane — durable finish that protects the 3-Color Sunburst color
• Pickup Configuration: SS (Dual Single-Coil) — two V-Mod III Telecaster single-coils in neck and bridge positions
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone with push-push series mode — simple, effective, and stage-ready
• Orientation: Right-Hand — standard right-handed setup

Who Is the American Professional Telecaster For?

The American Professional Telecaster is the right choice for working guitarists, session players, and serious hobbyists who want a USA-made Tele with both vintage character and modern playability. Country, blues, rock, indie, and jazz players will all find the V-Mod III pickups responsive to their style, while the Deep "C" neck and 9.5" radius make it approachable for players who prefer a more contemporary feel under the fingers. It also suits guitarists stepping up from a Squier or Player series instrument who want authentic American-made Fender quality and push-push series mode for extra tonal range. A Deluxe Molded hardshell case is included for transport to gigs and rehearsals.

Fender and the Telecaster Legacy

The Telecaster was introduced by Fender in 1950 as the world's first mass-produced solidbody electric guitar, and it has remained one of the most recorded instruments in popular music for more than seven decades. The American Professional Telecaster draws from that history to meet the demands of today's working player, offering an instrument built in the United States that honors the original Tele formula while serving the needs of today's musicians.