Description
The Fender American Performer Tele is one of the most affordable ‘Made in the USA’ guitarsavailable in Fender’s catalogue. However, its modest price isn’t a reflection of poorquality, as this instrument beautifully displays Fender’s class-leading craftsmanship in all of its glory.
Appointed withthe typical features that you’d expect on a Telecaster, the American Performer does however boastsome thoughtful modern features to bring it up to scratch. Sporting brand new Yosemite pickups,a smooth satin-finished neck and the desirable’Greasebucket’ tone circuit, this instrument can serve as the perfect live workhorse for any guitarist.
Construction
Fender’s long-established tonewood combinations remain intact with the American Performer Tele. Featuring an Alder body, this popular material ensures balanced lows, lively mids and a crisp top-end,serving as the perfect tonal foundation for the spanky-soundingsingle-coils.
The Alder body is paired with aMaple neck, accentuatingthe highs even more to allowyour playing to really cut through in a mix. Adorned with a Rosewood fingerboard, this silky-smooth material adds some crucial lower mid-range warmth, whilethe bolt-on construction givesnotes a definitive snap.
Featuring a modern “C” profile, this neck will suit contemporary players looking for a slim feel, while offering enough thickness forvintage aficionados.Finished with satin polyurethane, this ultra-smooth neck lacquerwon’thinder fast ortechnical playing at all, so even shredders will adore its playability! Fitted with jumbo frets too, you cangainmore control and precision over the entirefingerboard.
Electronics
The most noteworthy aspect of theAmerican Performer Telecaster is its set of pickups. Installed with a pair ofFender’s new Yosemite single-coils, these pickups are designed to project rich and expressive tones.With flat-staggered pole pieces that increase their output, these pickups also have a shellac coating that controls feedback without choking their sound.
Making this instrumentsuitable for a number of styles, these pickups unlock even more versatility. It doesn’t end there either, as the ‘Greasebucket’ tone circuit is yet another thoughtful addition.Letting you roll off the top-end without adding any bass frequencies, you can use your tone controlin a more useful and musical manner -not turning your guitar tone to mush!
Hardware
While the electronics will appeal strongly to modern players, the hardware is far more traditional and familiar to Fender fans. Fitted with a classic ashtray-style bridge with 3 saddles, you can thread the strings through the body for increased warmth and sustain.
At the other end of the instrument you’ll find a set of Fender ClassicGear tuners. Offering a smooth feel for precise pitching, these tuning machineswill keep the stringsstable and secure.
Fender American Performer Series
The American Performer Series is the most affordable US-made guitarrange offered by Fender. Exhibiting the company’s renowned reputation for high-quality craftsmanship, these guitars are available at attainable prices to give you world-class instruments that won’t break the bank!
Specifications
Body
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck
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, 1.650 (42 mm)
Tuning Machines: Fender ClassicGear
Scale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)
Electronics & Hardware
Bridge: 3-Saddle Strings-Thru-Body Tele
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Pickups: Yosemite
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