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Dylan Mattheisen Introduces The American Performer Telecaster | American Performer Series | Fender

Introducing The American Performer | American Performer Series | Fender

Introducing The American Performer | American Performer Series | Fender

Description

With the American Performer Series, Fender brings players a line of affordable U.S.-made instruments loaded with stunning finishes, refined electronics and hardware, and a few hidden surprises. These guitars and basses are designed for musicians of any level who seek Made in USA quality and playability at an accessible price. The American Performer Telecaster with maple fingerboard takes the quintessential "workhorse" guitar to a whole new level.

Fender American Performer Telecaster contours

Beauty more than skin deep

Combining classic Tele lines with a selection of stunning finishes, the American Performer Telecaster steps right out under the spotlight. In this version with a choice of vintage white or penny on maple fretboard, it's a real standout. The '70s-era silver logo on the headstock adds a distinct touch of additional style. The neck features a comfortable 9.5" fingerboard radius and 22 jumbo frets for easy playing and accurate fretting.

Fender American Performer Telecaster headstock and tuners

Vintage meets modern

The American Performer Tele features Fender's ClassicGear tuning machines and a traditional 3-barrel brass-saddle "ashtray" bridge for classic Tele twang and snap that goes hand-in-hand with its great looks. Teles have always been known for their tuning stability, and these tuners move that to an even higher level.

Fender American Performer Telecaster electronics and finish

What's under the hood

Freshly designed Yosemite pickups, developed especially for the American Performer Series, in combination with Fender's "Greasebucket" tone circuit, add a new bite to the tone. Voiced to deliver the iconic Tele tones with the volume rolled back, they can get downright nasty, in a good way, when you open it up. The unique Greasebucket circuit enables you to roll off treble without getting muddy, for a mellow tone that will still cut through without getting lost.

Features
  • Gloss-finish solid alder body
  • 25.5"-scale maple neck with 22-fret, 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard
  • Fender Yosemite staggered pole, single-coil pickups, 3-way switch
  • Thru-body-strung Fender 6-saddle Tele bridge, ClassicGear tuners
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs
Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C modern
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 9.5 in.
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.65 in. (42 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: Yosemite single-coil
  • Bridge: Yosemite single-coil
  • Brand: Fender
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 6-saddle
  • Tailpiece: String thru body
  • Tuning machines: Fender ClassicGear
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Country of origin: United States
Reviews

4.78

9 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

One of the best guitars I ever owned.
One of the best guitars I ever owned.
Fastest Tele I've played, and pretty to boot.
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming7
  2. Practicing7
  3. Recording7
  4. Small Venues6
  5. Rock Concerts5
Cons
  1. NONE1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play9
  2. Good Feel9
  3. Good Tone9
  4. Solid Electronics8
  5. Good Pick Up6

Reviewed by 9 customers

  • The BEST Yele. On the market

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    bySteven

    fromRochester, NY

    You won't find a better telecaster for the money. Those Yosemite pickups are some of the best fender has ever used

  • It is a well rounded instrument .

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byWilliam H

    fromNorth Houston

    I have this and a Mexican Telecaster . The Yosimite does not have staggered pole pieces . They are flat . I know because I have them .

  • It is a well rounded instrument .

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byWilliam H

    fromNorth Houston

    I have this and a Mexican Telecaster . The Yosimite does not have staggered pole pieces . They are flat . I know because I have them .

  • One of the best guitars I ever owned.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    bySteve from Upstate

    fromRochester, NY

    I have been playing guitar since I was seventeen and I am 63 years old now. I have owned about every guitar I ever wanted and this is by far the finest Telecaster I have ever owned or played. I sold my American Profesional because the Performer just sounded soooo much better. I never expected to get such fantastic sound from a Telecaster and I never expected to be so disapointed in the American Professional. There is no compasrison. The american Performer just blew the American Profesional out of the water. Can't tell you how pleasently surprised I was in the performer. I have several PRS guitars and I probably play this as much as I do the PRS's. This is just one fantastic guitar that is very hard to put down. I absolutely LOVE it and it has quickly become one of my favorites. I have a variety pof Amps. The Blues Jr in tweed. The Roland Jazz Chorus, The PRS Sonera, A Fender Champion 40 and a 120 watt MKII Line 6 and this Telecaster sounds great thru EVERYTHING! If your thinking Telecaster don't miss out on the American Preformer. It blew the American Professional away. You will be delighted with the tone, the neck and playability are just fantastic. I have gone through a ton of guitars in all the years I have been playing but this is one I will keep forever. Best Telecaster I have ever played or owned. Just an all around amazing, great sounding and playing guitar. I would give it 10 stars if I could. If your looking for a Tele make sure you try this out, you will NOT be disapointed, you will be delighted. Worth every penny plus. Best Tele I have ever played or owned!!

  • I love this guitar , it was ordered and arrived in 2 days!!!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byCraig

    fromRockford Il

    I am an older player I own 4 guitars love them all but this one is special it took a long time to decide which one to get but it was worth it!

  • Love this guitar

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byGrumpy the Lump

    fromCharlotte

    Sounds great, plays great. Playing thru a darker higher gain amp - Orange micro dark and a crush 20rt, and they work very well together. Love it!

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byRoozter

    fromJax, Fl

    What is the weight?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The onlyy to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 7.5 – 9.0 lbsAll guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 8.5 lbs

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRob C

    fromSt Augustine

    Does a hard case come with this tele?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It comes with a Gig Bag.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byjaziey

    fromAmityville, NY

    Does this come with a gig bag? What type?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar comes with a Deluxe Fender gig bag.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRico

    fromTexas

    Please explain what the particular blemish is on this tele.Thanks

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing what the blemish is. However, it would only be a minor cosmetic flaw and would not effect the guitars play ability.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byFrank

    fromundisclosed

    Is there a bridge cover for it?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes. The standard bridge cover from Fender will fit it. Just make sure you get the actual Fender Brand cover. The off brands have a different screw layout and may not fit right.