The Tele That Thinks Like a Strat—All Bite, All Chime
If you’ve ever wished your Tele could cop real-deal Strat tones without losing that classic snap, this American Professional Classic Hotshot Telecaster is exactly that guitar. It’s a Tele at heart, but the SSS Coastline pickup set turns it into a full-on tone Swiss Army knife—from glassy shimmer to snarling bite.
Finished in Faded Sherwood Green Metallic, it looks like a custom-color vintage piece that’s been living on stages for decades, but under the hood it’s loaded with modern playability and rock-solid reliability.
HotShot SSS Layout: Tele Punch Meets Strat Glass
Here’s the lowdown: Coastline ’63 single-coils in the bridge and neck give you all the Tele character you expect—tight low end, focused mids, and that unmistakable cut in a mix. Drop to the bridge and it barks with classic Tele attitude; roll to the neck and it gets fat, warm, and buttery for leads and chord work.
The secret weapon is the Coastline ’57 Strat RWRP middle pickup and 5-way switch. Now you’ve got those scooped, quacky in-between tones on tap, plus a dedicated middle position for pure Strat-style chime. It’s a Tele that can walk into any Strat gig and feel right at home.
Modern “C” Neck That Just Gets Out of Your Way
The Modern “C” maple neck with a 9.5″ rosewood fingerboard hits that sweet spot—substantial enough to feel solid in your hand, slim enough to stay fast and comfortable all the way up. Medium jumbo frets make bends feel effortless and keep chords clean and clear.
The satin urethane finish on the back of the neck kills the sticky gloss feel. It’s fast, smooth, and broken-in from day one—perfect for marathon sets and long studio days.
Faded Sherwood Green Metallic—Stage-Ready and Timeless
The gloss urethane Faded Sherwood Green Metallic finish walks the line between classy and bold. Under lights it pops with metallic depth; in low light it sits closer to a vintage custom color vibe. Paired with the 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard and nickel/chrome hardware, it just looks right.
A lightweight alder body keeps things resonant and comfortable. This one clocks in around stage-friendly weight, so your shoulder and back won’t be screaming halfway through the third set.
Pro-Grade Hardware You Don’t Have to Baby
The 3-saddle vintage-style Tele bridge with slotted brass barrel saddles gives you that classic Tele attack and sustain, with the added intonation refinement of slotted saddles. It still looks and feels vintage, just with less fighting-the-guitar.
Fender ClassicGear staggered tuners keep the headstock clean and the strings stable, improving tuning and reducing the need for string trees. Nickel/chrome hardware, dual-wing string trees, and vintage-style strap buttons keep it all roadworthy and familiar.
Dialed In, Inspected, and Ready to Work
This exact guitar—serial US25099549—is the one in the photos. We’ve weighed it (about 7 lbs 7 oz), inspected it three times, and given it our full Player-Perfect™ pro setup so it shows up ready to hit the stage or studio.
You get modern reliability, vintage-flavored tone, and a Tele/Strat hybrid that can cover an entire night’s set without breaking a sweat. You should have zero disappointments the moment you crack the case and hit that first chord.
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