Fender's American Elite Telecaster Thinline semi-hollow electric guitar blends modern technology with a classic Fender style. This series is equipped with a new compound neck profile designed for comfort and playability. A modern "C"-shape at the nut, the profile morphs along the length of the neck to a modern "D"-shaped profile at the updated neck heel for better support.
The all-new 4th generation Noiseless pickups, exclusive to the American Elite Series, offer authentic vintage-style Fender sound combined with noise-free performance for crisp, clear tones. The S-1 switch placed atop the volume control activates alternate wiring for even more tonal variation options.
Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline Features:
Single cutaway semi-hollow body electric guitar
Two all-new fourth generation Noiseless single-coil Telecaster pickups
S-1™ switching switches between parallel and series pickup wiring
Compound profile neck; redesigned contoured neck heel
9.5”-14” compound radius fingerboard
Locking short-post tuning machines
Includes redesigned ABS Elite Molded Case with TSA locks
Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline Specifications:
Body
Body Material: Semi-Hollow Ash
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: Telecaster®
Body Binding: White
Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape: Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"-14" Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Position Inlays: Large Black Pearloid Dots
Truss Rod: Dual-Action
Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: New 4th Generation Noiseless
Neck Pickup: New 4th Generation Noiseless
Controls: Master Volume (with S-1™ Switch) Master No-Load Tone
Switching 3-Position Toggle:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups
Position 3. Neck Pickup
Configuration: SS
Hardware
Bridge: New Elite Suspension Bridge
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
Pickguard: 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Switch Tip: Barrel Style
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical
Miscellaneous
Strings: Fender® USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)
Accessories
Case/Gig Bag: Elite Molded Case