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Fender American Professional Hotshot Telecaster Electric Guitar - Oxblood with Hardshell Case
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For the guitarist who loves the unmistakable personality of a Telecaster but needs a broader range of sounds from a single instrument, the American Professional Hotshot Telecaster expands the classic formula without losing its identity. More than seventy years of Telecaster evolution remain at its foundation, from the alder body and brass-saddle bridge to the familiar neck and bridge single-coils, but the Hotshot adds a V-Mod III Stratocaster pickup in the middle position to open an entirely new tonal chapter.
The Deep C maple neck is designed around the needs of a working player, combining rolled fingerboard edges with Fender's smooth Super-Natural satin urethane finish and a sculpted heel for comfortable access higher up the neck. Its rosewood fingerboard and 22 Narrow Tall frets provide a versatile playing surface for everything from chord work and country bends to blues phrasing and more technical lead playing. At the other end of the guitar, a three-saddle top-load/string-through bridge uses ClassicGear compensated brass Bullet saddles, retaining the attack and character associated with a traditional Tele while offering flexible stringing options and improved intonation.
The Hotshot's three-pickup layout is what transforms this Telecaster into an especially versatile stage and studio instrument. V-Mod III Telecaster pickups in the neck and bridge deliver the familiar twang, snap, warmth, and bite of the design, while the middle-position V-Mod III Stratocaster single-coil introduces glassier textures and Strat-inspired combination sounds through the five-way selector. A push-push tone control adds the neck pickup for even more tonal possibilities. The result is a guitar capable of moving naturally through country, blues, rock, funk, pop, alternative, Americana, and session work while retaining the direct response and recognizable voice that have defined the Telecaster for generations. Finished in deep Oxblood red with a black pickguard, this 2026 American Professional Hotshot Telecaster is available right now at Haggerty's Music and ships with a sturdy hardshell case.
Features / Specs
Highlights
- Series: American Professional
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Color: Oxblood
Body
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Style: Solidbody
Neck
- Headstock Type: Standard Telecaster 6-In-Line
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: Deep C
- Neck Finish: Super-Natural Satin Urethane on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- Neck Depth: 0.783" at 1st Fret, 0.878" at 12th Fret
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Sculpted Heel
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Position Inlays: White Dots
- Side Dots: White
- Number of Frets: 22
- Truss Rod Style: Standard Adjustable
- Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Access
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.685"
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall
- Scale Length: 25.5"
Hardware
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Telecaster with ClassicGear Compensated Brass Bullet Saddles
- Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
- Bridge Mounting: Top-Load Plate / String-Through
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Pickup Covers: Chrome (Neck), Cream (Middle), Black (Bridge)
- Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
- Switch Tip: Black
- Hardware Finish: Nickel / Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
- String Trees: Dual-Wing Butterly
- Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel-Plated Steel, .009-.042
- Tremolo Arm: None
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical with Micro-Tilt Adjustment
- Strap Buttons: 2, Standard
- Output Jack: Side-Mounted 1/4”
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Neck Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Telecaster
- Middle Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Stratocaster
- Bridge Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Telecaster
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone; ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers
- Switching: 5-Position Blade - Position 1: Bridge; Position 2: Bridge + Middle; Position 3: Middle; Position 4: Middle + Neck; Position 5: Neck
- Auxiliary Switching: Push-Push Tone Control Adds Neck Pickup
Miscellaneous
- Accessories: Adjustment Tools, Fender Literature
- Case/Gig Bag: Fender Deluxe Molded Hardshell Case
- Serial Number: US26034056
- Manufacture Date: 2026
US26034056
Fender American Professional Hotshot Telecaster Electric Guitar - Oxblood with Hardshell Case
$1,849.99
Customer reviews
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What players say after the guitar arrives
“This is a beautiful guitar…appreciate the free setup and quick ship! Would purchase from this seller again…THANKS!”
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“Very fast shipping, arrived in perfect condition, extremely well set up, no adjustments needed at all! Plays and looks great, exactly as advertised.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you set up every guitar before it ships?
Yes. Every guitar that leaves our store has been professionally inspected, set up, and signed off by the technician who worked on it. You will find a signed checklist inside the box when your order arrives.
How accurate are your condition descriptions?
We treat condition grading as a contractual promise, not an approximation. When we list something as excellent, that reflects a specific, consistent standard we apply across every instrument. We encourage you to call us before purchasing if you want a detailed in-hand description of any specific guitar.
Can I call and speak to someone about a guitar before I buy?
Yes, and we encourage it. Our team are working musicians, not order-takers. Call us at 605-348-6737 and ask about any instrument in our inventory. We will physically pull it off the wall and describe it to you in detail.
What is your return policy?
We offer a 14-day return policy if you change your mind and the item is returned undamaged. You are responsible for return shipping costs.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing options are available at checkout. Monthly payment options are designed to make high-ticket purchases more accessible without requiring full payment upfront.
How do you ship instruments?
Every instrument ships fully insured from our store in Rapid City, South Dakota. We offer free shipping on all website orders over $100. Guitars are packaged to survive transit, properly cased, braced, and protected.
Are you an authorized dealer?
Yes. We are an authorized dealer for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, and many other brands. We are currently the number one independent Taylor Guitars dealer in the world, an award we have received two years running for 2024 and 2025. We are also a Top 10 premium dealer for Martin, Gibson, and Fender.
Do you sell on Reverb and Amazon as well as your own site?
Yes. We are one of the top 15 resellers globally on Reverb, where we have accumulated over 11,000 five-star reviews. We are also one of the only independent premium dealers in the world authorized to sell Taylor and Martin on Amazon.
How long have you been in business?
Haggerty's Music has been open since 1963. Our store is located at 515 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota.
Do you offer instrument repair?
Yes. Our certified technicians handle everything from routine setups to full restorations across fretted, orchestral, and band instruments. Our team holds certifications from Taylor Guitars, Yamaha, and other leading brands. Learn more HERE.
What brands do you carry?
Our core guitar brands include Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, PRS, Epiphone, Suhr, Eastman, Gretsch, Luxxtone, Novo, Jackson, Charvel, Legator, and Yamaha among others. These are also the most searched brands on our site, so each has a dedicated collection page.
Do you offer music lessons?
Yes. We offer music lessons. You can find out more HERE.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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