USA TELECASTERS

American Professional III Hotshot

American Professional Series (Oct.2026-Today)

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:

Butterscotch Blonde
Aged Cherry Burst
Oxblood
Dark Knight
3-Tone Sunburst

MAPLE FRETBOARD ONLY:

Butterscotch Blonde (750)

Aged Cherry Burst (721)


ROSEWOOD FRETBOARD ONLY:

Oxblood (730)

Dark Knight (761)

3-Tone Sunburst (700)

Model# 011-1520-XXX (Rosewood)

Model# 011-1522-XXX (Maple)


BODY

Wood: 

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

Lacquer: Polyurethane

Shape: Standard Telecaster

Pickguard: Various, 8-Hole

  • Black (731, 750, 761)
  • 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" (42.8 mm)

Nut Material: Bone

Scale: 25.5"

Radius: 9.5"

#Frets: 22

Fretwire: 6105 Narrow / Tall (.090”x.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 Die Cast Sealed Tuners

String Tree: Modern-T

Knobs: Knurled Dome

Control Plate: Chrome Standard

Strap Buttons: Non-Slip Classic Style

Neckplate: 4-Bolt “Fender American Proffesiona"


ELECTRONICS

Switch: 5-Way Grigsby Blade / Barrel Switch Tip

Wiring: 7-Way Wiring (N/NM/M/MB/B)

Potentiometers: 

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

AUX: Push/Push toggles Neck in Pos. 5/6

Pickup Config: SSS

Neck Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele

Middle Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele

Bridge Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Tele


ACCESSORIES

CASE: Deluxe Molded Hardshell Case

STRINGS: 009-042 Nickel Plated Steel


INFO:

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

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