NEW* Fender American Professional Series
NEW PICKUPS
Simply put, pickups are the heart and soul of an electric instrument’s voice. The American Professional series features our newest pickup offering: V-Mod single-coil pickups. Updated versions of our classic designs, modified for modern performance, V-Mod pickups are packed with authentic Fender tone. V-Mod pickups, and the newly redesigned ShawBucker™ humbucking pickups are voiced specifically for each position, bringing out the nuances of your playing.
NEW MODELS
We’re excited to add three new models to the American Professional Series: the Tele® Deluxe, Jazzmaster® and Jaguar® guitars. The left-of-center Jazzmaster and Jaguar models are particularly prized for their unique style, feel and flexible control schemes.
NEW COLORS
Three new colors—Sonic Gray, Mystic Seafoam, Antique Olive—are joined by the revival of a true classic, our instantly recognizable Butterscotch Blonde (available only on Tele models). AND MORE… 2
GUITARS
•New modern “Deep C” neck profile
•Narrow-tall frets
•Treble-bleed circuit
•Bone nut
•Includes Elite Molded hardshell case
•Redesigned bridge with modified posts, brass Mustang saddles and screw-in arm (Jazzmaster and Jaguar models)
•New nickel-silver pickup claw (Jaguar model)
•Four-way pickup switch/pickup phase switch (Jaguar model)
•Pop-in tremolo arm (Stratocaster models) •New bridge with compensated brass barrel saddles and redesigned bridge cover (Telecaster models)
BASSES
•Narrow-tall frets
•Fluted-shaft tuning machines
•Bone nut •Posiflex™ graphite rods
•’63 P Bass neck profile (Precision Bass models)
•New “Thin C”-shape
STRATOCASTER FEATURES
V-Mod Pickups
V-Mod Stratocaster pickups are engineered using a proprietary blend of alnico magnet types for the neck and middle pickups. Each pickup is voiced specifically for its position, creating high-output tone with vintage warmth and the crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend.
New “Deep C”Neck Profile
Designed for comfort and speed, the new American Professional “Deep C” neck profile sports more substantial shoulders—somewhat between a “Modern C”- and “U”-shaped profile. The increased mass and altered geometry creates a more natural feel that’s perfect for chord and single-note playing alike.
Narrow-Tall Frets
Narrow-tall frets are taller and narrower than their medium jumbo cousins, making them especially effective for bending notes and playing chords up the neck with perfect intonation.
Pop-In Tremolo Arm
The new pop-in tremolo arm securely stays in position, no matter how hard you play. The arm tension can also be adjusted for a perfectly dialed-in feel that matches any player’s preference.
Treble Bleed Circuit
The treble bleed circuit maintains the high end when turning down the volume knob to reduce gain, letting your tone shine through, no matter where the instrument’s volume is set.
New Hardshell Case
The Elite Molded Case features body-hugging contours to protect your cherished instrument, TSA latches for increased security and nested stacking ability for easy storage and secure transport.
TELECASTER FEATURES
V-Mod Pickups
V-Mod Telecaster pickups are engineered with a proprietary blend of alnico magnet types. Each pickup is
voiced specifically for its position, creating high-output tone with vintage warmth and the crisp, clear sound
that made Fender a legend.
New “Deep C” Neck Profile
Designed for comfort and speed, the new American Professional “Deep C” neck profile sports more
substantial shoulders—somewhat between a “Modern C”- and “U”-shaped profile. The increased mass and
altered geometry creates a more natural feel that’s perfect for chord and single-note playing alike.
Narrow-Tall Frets
Narrow-tall frets are taller and narrower than their medium jumbo cousins, making them especially effective
for bending notes and playing chords up the neck with perfect intonation.
New Bridge
The new Telecaster bridge sports three compensated brass barrel saddles for accurate intonation and
vintage-informed tone. Combining vintage style with modern feel and performance, the redesigned “ashtray”
cover stays out of your way, even when palm-muting.
Treble Bleed Circuit
The treble bleed circuit maintains the high end when turning down the volume knob to reduce gain, letting
your tone shine through, no matter where the instrument’s volume is set.
New Hardshell Case
The Elite Molded Case features body-hugging contours to protect your cherished instrument, TSA latches for
increased security and nested stacking ability for easy storage and secure transport.
JAZZMASTER & JAGUAR FEATURES
V-Mod Pickups
V-Mod Jazzmaster & Jaguar pickups are voiced specifically for their positions, overwound for high-output
tone with vintage warmth and the crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend.
New “Deep C” Neck Profile
Designed for comfort and speed, the new American Professional “Deep C” neck profile sports more
substantial shoulders—somewhat between a “Modern C”- and “U”-shaped profile. The increased mass and
altered geometry creates a more natural feel that’s perfect for chord and single-note playing alike.
Narrow-Tall Frets
Narrow-tall frets are taller and narrower than their medium jumbo cousins, making them especially effective
for bending notes and playing chords up the neck with perfect intonation.
New Bridge
Engineered for ultra-stable performance, the American Professional Jazzmaster and Jaguar bridges feature
brass Mustang saddles and a screw-in arm. The new saddles keep the strings where they belong, even when
the bridge is pummeled, while the new arm lets you dial-in the arm tension that’s perfect for you.
Treble Bleed Circuit
The treble bleed circuit maintains the high end when turning down the volume knob to reduce gain, letting
your tone shine through, no matter where the instrument’s volume is set.
New Hardshell Case
The Elite Molded Case features body-hugging contours to protect your cherished instrument, TSA latches for
increased security and nested stacking ability for easy storage and secure transport.
PRECISION BASS FEATURES
V-Mod Pickups
V-Mod Precision Bass pickups are modified versions of our classic vintage pickup designs. Packed with the
fundamental Fender bass sound you know and love, these split-coil pickups crank out high-output tone with
vintage warmth and the crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend.
’63 P Bass® Neck Profile
Considered by many to be the gold standard of bass neck profiles, American Professional Precision Bass guitars
use the ‘63 P Bass® neck profile. The satin finish on the back of the neck provides a smooth fret-hand feel.
Narrow-Tall Frets
Narrow-tall frets are taller and narrower than their medium jumbo cousins, making them especially effective
for bending notes and playing chords up the neck with perfect intonation.
HiMass™ Vintage Bridge
Channel the early days of Fender in a thoroughly modern instrument thanks to the vintage-style HiMass bass
bridge with single-groove saddles, offering an authentic vintage look with plenty of stability and sustain.
New Fluted Tuners
Wider at the top than the bottom, the fluted shafts force the string windings downward and keep them
tight, resulting in a sharper and consistent break angle over the nut, creating increased sustain and better
tuning stability.
Posiflex™ Graphite Rods
All American Professional bass necks incorporate Posiflex graphite rods to reinforce against movement that
can occur with fluctuations the environment. Embedded beneath the fingerboard, they improve reliability on
the road, in the studio or in your home.
New Hardshell Case
The Elite Molded Case features body-hugging contours to protect your cherished instrument, TSA latches for
increased security and nested stacking ability for easy storage and secure transport.
JAZZ BASS FEATURES
New Pickups
V-Mod Jazz Bass pickups are modified versions of our classic vintage pickup
designs. Packed with the fundamental Fender bass sound you know and love,
these single-coil pickups crank out high-output tone with vintage warmth and the
crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend.
Slim “Modern C” Neck Profile
This instrument features a modern neck designed for comfort and performance,
with a slim, modern “C”-shaped profile (the shape of the neck in cross section),
9.5” fingerboard radius and narrow-tall frets.
Narrow-Tall Frets
Narrow-tall frets are taller and narrower than their medium jumbo cousins,
making them especially effective for bending notes and playing chords up the
neck with perfect intonation.
HiMass™ Vintage Bridge
Channel the early days of Fender in a thoroughly modern instrument thanks to
the vintage-style HiMass bass bridge with single-groove saddles, offering an
authentic vintage look with plenty of stability and sustain.
New Fluted Tuners
Wider at the top than the bottom, the fluted shafts force the string windings
downward and keep them tight, resulting in a sharper and consistent break angle
over the nut, creating increased sustain and better tuning stability.
Posiflex™ Graphite Rods
All American Professional bass necks incorporate Posiflex graphite rods to
reinforce against movement that can occur with fluctuations the environment.
Embedded beneath the fingerboard, they improve reliability on the road, in the
studio or in your home.
New Hardshell Case
The Elite Molded Case features body-hugging contours to protect your cherished
instrument, TSA latches for increased security and nested stacking ability for easy
storage and secure transport
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