The Fender American Special series delivers USA-made instruments with quality specifications at a lower price than many other American-made instruments. Combining timeless Fender style and modern playability, you really get the best of both worlds with the American Specials!Body & NeckFender have opted for an alder body, in keeping with traditional Telecaster design, providing an even resonance that is both warm and clear. A slick gloss polyurethane finish will provide a timeless aesthetic that ages naturally.The neck is made of maple, with a modern C profile to give you plenty to grip when you’re playing – this ensures a bright, snappy tone and a responsive feel, complemented perfectly but the 22 jumbo fret configuration.Electronics & Hardware
This guitar is loaded with two Texas Special single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions; these pickups manage to retain the famous Tele twang while pumping heaps more output into the formula! Your rhythm parts will pack a serious punch and your leads will soar like never before! A 3-ply mint green pickguard is contrasted nicely by nickel and chrome hardware in traditional Tele style, finishing off the appearance with the perfect amount of class. This really is a Telecaster to remember!
Specifications:
- Series: American Special
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck: Maple, Modern “C”
- Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5” (241 mm)
- Frets: 22, Jumbo
- Position Inlays: White Dots
- Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.685” (42.8 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed
- Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
- Bridge: 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele with Brass Saddles
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
- Pickups: Texas Special Single-Coil Tele (Bridge/Neck)
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Special Electronics: Greasebucket Tone Circuit (Rolls off Highs Without Adding Bass)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Strings: Fender USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag
- Other Features: “Barrel” Switch Tip, Single “T”-Roller String Tree, ‘70s Style Decal