USA TELECASTERS

American Professional Telecaster III

American Professional Series (Oct.2026-Today)

3-Tone Sunburst
Black
Natural
Oxblood
Butterscotch Blonde
Faded Sherwood Green Metallic
Dark Knight

BOTH FRETBOARDS

3-Tone Sunburst (700)

Black (706)

Natural (721)

Oxblood (730)


MAPLE FRETBOARD ONLY:

Butterscotch Blonde (750)

Aged Cherry Burst (721)


ROSEWOOD FRETBOARD ONLY:

Dark Knight (761)

Corona USA American Professional Telecaster III in 4-Tone Sunburst
Corona USA American Professional Telecaster III in 4-Tone Sunburst Rear
Corona USA American Professional Telecaster III in Black
Corona USA American Professional Telecaster III in Natural
Corona USA American Professional Telecaster III in Oxblood
Corona USA American Professional Telecaster III in Butterscotch Blonde
Corona USA American Professional Telecaster III in Aged CHerry Burst
Corona USA American Professional Telecaster III in Dark Knight

COLORS:

Model# 011-1140-XXX (Rosewood)

Model# 011-1142-XXX (Maple)


BODY

Wood: 

  • Alder (700, 706, 730, 761)
  • Ash (721, 731, 750)

Lacquer: Polyurethane

Shape: Standard Telecaster

Pickguard: Various, 8-Hole

  • Black (721, 731, 750, 761)

  • 3-Ply Mint Green (706)

  • 4-Ply White Pearloid (721)

  • 4-Ply Tortoise Shell (700)

Serial: Headstock Rear / US+8 digits


NECK

Wood: Maple

Fretboard: Maple or Rosewood

Fret Markers: White or Black Dot

Neck Finish: Super Natural Satin Urethane

Neck Profile: Deep "C"

Neck Thickness .820”–.920” (20.8–.23.4mm)

Headstock: Standard Tele / Gloss Urethane

Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8mm)

Nut Material: Bone

Scale: 25.5"

Radius: 9.5"

#Frets: 22

Fretwire: 6105 Narrow / Tall (.090”–.055”)

Trussrod: Bi-Flex Headstock Adjust 1/8" Hex (Allen)

MicroTilt: Yes

Contoured Heel: Yes


HARDWARE

Bridge: Hybrid Topload / String Thru 3-Saddle Bridge

Bridge Marking: Large Spaghetti Fender stamp

Saddles: ClassicGear Compensated Brass Bullet Barrels

Tuners: Standard Fender Sealed Tuners

String Tree: Modern-T 

Knobs: Knurled Flat Top

Control Plate: Chrome Standard

Strap Buttons: Non-Slip Classic Style

Neckplate: 4-Bolt “Fender American Proffesiona"


ELECTRONICS

Switch: 3-Way Grigsby Blade / Barrel Switch Tip

Wiring: Modern Standard Wiring (N/NB/B)

Potentiometers: 

• 1x CTS 250k ClassicGear Precision Pot Master Volume 

• 1x CTS 250k ClassicGear Precision Push/Pull Master Tone

AUX: Push/Pull toggles Series/Parallel in Pos.2

Pickup Config: SS

Neck Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele

Bridge Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele


ACCESSORIES & INFO

STORAGE: Deluxe Molded Hardshell Case

STRINGS: 009-042 Nickel Plated Steel


Released October 13, 2026 under the name “New American Professional Telecaster”. But i will rename it “American Prodfessional III” for conveniece. Because.. that is what it is…

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