AMERICAN PERFORMER TELECASTER®

With tone that ranges from its quintessential twang to a raucous roar, the deceptively versatile Telecaster has been a classic for over 65 years. The American Performer Telecaster continues this tradition by combining authentic feel with modern materials and the incredible tone of the all-new, specially-designed Yosemite™ pickups.

  • Two Yosemite™ single-coil pickups
  • ClassicGear™ tuning machines
  • Jumbo frets
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TELECASTER YOSEMITE PICKUP

Designed to work harmoniously with the American Performer Telecaster's Twisted Tele neck pickup, the all-new Yosemite bridge pickup is the first specially-created alnico pickup offered at this price point. Calibrated for its position, this pickup features flat-staggered pole pieces for added presence, bass and output, lending even more presence to the traditional twang and roar of the Tele®.


AMERICAN PERFORMER TELECASTER HUM

With tone that ranges from its quintessential twang to a raucous roar, the deceptively versatile Telecaster has been a classic for over 65 years. Now, outfitted with a DoubleTap humbucking pickup in the neck, the American Performer Telecaster Hum adds exceptional Fender humbucking tone to its already iconic sonic palette.

  • DoubleTap humbucking neck pickup; Yosemite single-coil bridge pickup
  • Greasebucket tone circuit
  • Jumbo frets
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TELECASTER HUM DOUBLETAP HUMBUCKING PICKUP

Perfectly balanced for use with the Yosemite™ single-coil pickup in the bridge position of the Telecaster Hum, this unique, patent-applied-for neck pickup design provides both full-throated humbucking and expressive single-coil voices, while eliminating the volume losses common in other single-coil modes. The pickup is operated by a push-pull pot and features flat-staggered pole pieces that increase the presence, bass and output while letting the twang and the roar of the Tele® shine.


ALL-NEW YOSEMITE™ PICKUPS

Our all-new Yosemite pickups work hard to deliver the sound you need for the performance you want. Custom-voiced for each instrument in the series, these unique alnico pickups offer tones as dynamic and expressive as the musician playing them.

GREASEBUCKET™ TONE CIRCUIT

One of several key features designed to add tonal variety with a quick flick of the wrist, this agile tone system lets you cut treble without losing gain or muddying your sound.

SATIN FINISHES

The American Performer Series features updated finishes, including satin versions of classics like Sonic Blue and Surf Green, and new colors Penny and Aubergine.

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