Trying so as to add a Tele to your assortment? Sweetwater is at the moment providing a $200 worth drop on Fender’s American Skilled II Telecaster.

The Skilled II line was unveiled in 2020, providing a line-wide revamp of the model’s flagship American Skilled sequence of electrical guitars and basses. The launch adopted rumours that the sequence was due its first revamp because it was initially launched again in 2016.

This Butterscotch Blonde mannequin options a number of enhancements and upgrades that improve the traditional Tele design. Specifically, this mannequin is fitted with V-Mod II Telecaster single coil pickups designed by Fender’s pickup guru, Tim Shaw. They’re described as providing a classic voice with trendy readability.

The mannequin additionally has a roasted pine physique, a alternative steeped in Fender historical past, as pine was one of many woods Leo Fender experimented with when he was first growing the Telecaster. Different key specs embrace a maple neck with a satin end, a Deep C neck profile, and a contoured heel joint. The mannequin additionally has a maple fretboard with 22 slender tall frets, plus an upgraded minimize three-saddle top-load/string-through bridge for enhanced flexibility for setting particular person string stress.

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On the time of its launch, Fender’s Justin Norvell mentioned of the sequence: “Over the previous few years now we have refined and elevated the American Skilled sequence because of ongoing conversations with our artist companions.

“With their suggestions and innovation a precedence, we reviewed each factor throughout the sequence, incorporating specs like a brand new sculpted neck heel, new pickups, supernatural neck end, and varied aesthetic refinements together with daring colourways, tonewoods like roasted pine and tortoiseshell guards on choose fashions.”

Store this deal and extra over at Sweetwater.

Rachel started writing for Guitar.com in 2021 whereas ending up her diploma. A proud DIY guitarist, she has been taking part in for over 10 years and has written for the likes of Kerrang!, The Forty-5, and MusicTech. An enjoyer of all issues heavy, you’ll discover her at a competition or downtuning her guitars when away from her desk.