More about American Elite Telecaster® Thinline
Infusing the esteemed semi-hollow design with Fender’s latest innovations, the American Elite Telecaster Thinline is for the 21st-century guitarist who embraces innovation in both instrument design and their own playing. Genuine and amazingly flexible Thinline tone, our latest technologies and classic Fender style work in harmony to create an easy-playing instrument you won’t want to put down.
The foundation of the American Elite Series sound, the new fourth generation Noiseless pickups, combine authentic, vintage-style sound with hum-free performance. The pinnacle of Fender’s noiseless pickup designs, they generate glistening cleans and fat, overdriven tones that scream with pure rock ‘n’ roll power. The new Elite Suspension Bridge with three intonatable brass saddles is a unique design engineered specifically for the Thinline Telecaster—a screwless mount increases the vibration transfer, driving the top for nearly endless sustain and lively response. Engineered for fast playing and effortless position changes, the compound profile neck with a 9.5”-14” compound radius fingerboard is ideal for all playing styles. 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, providing plenty of comfortable support for fret hand antics. New locking short-post tuning machines provide increased break angle at the synthetic bone nut for buzz-free performances. The truss rod wheel is positioned at the butt end of the neck for easy accessibility when adjusting neck relief.
Fender is renowned for head-turning style, and this guitar is no different—from the lightweight, highly resonant Thinline semi-hollowbody design to the black chrome headstock logo and large pearloid fret markers this instrument will dazzle the audience with elegant style. The American Elite Telecaster is a bold new addition to the Fender family tree, a top-notch performer that can handle whatever music you might you throw at it. Includes a redesigned Elite Molded Case with TSA locks to provide increased protection for your cherished instrument.
Specs
General
Model Name: | American Elite Telecaster® Thinline, Maple Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst |
Model Number: | 0114312700 |
Series: | American Elite |
Color: | 3-Color Sunburst |
Body
Body Shape: | Telecaster® |
Body Material: | Semi-Hollow Ash |
Body Finish: | Gloss Polyurethane |
Neck
Neck Material: | Maple |
Neck Shape: | Compound Back Shape, Modern “C” to “D” |
Scale Length: | 25.5″ (648 mm) |
Fingerboard Radius: | 9.5″-14″ Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm) |
Number of Frets: | 22 |
Fret Size: | Medium Jumbo |
String Nut: | Synthetic Bone |
Nut Width: | 1.685″ (42.8 mm) |
Truss Rod Nut: | Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment |
Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt Asymmetrical |
Neck Finish: | Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
Fingerboard: | Maple |
Position Inlays: | Large Black Pearloid Dots |
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: | New 4th Generation Noiseless |
Neck Pickup: | New 4th Generation Noiseless |
Controls: | Master Volume (with S-1™ Switch) Master No-Load Tone |
Pickup Switching: | 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
Pickup Configuration: | SS |
Hardware
Bridge: | New Elite Suspension Bridge |
Tuning Machines: | Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) |
Orientation: | Right-Hand |
Pickguard: | 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid |
Control Knobs: | Knurled Flat-Top |
Miscellaneous
Strings: | Fender® USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges) |