Packed with attitude and innovation, the limited-edition American Elite Telecaster HSS mixes bleeding-edge performance with timeless visual style. It's the future of workhorse guitar design-a versatile, unique hybrid that was made to tear it up on stage or in the studio. This custom-contoured Tele® guitar's stunning looks, easy playing feel and flexible sound can scratch any musical itch.
Ash body with custom arm contour and belly cut; lacquer finish
Compound-profile "C-to-D"-shaped neck; 9.5"-14" compound-radius fingerboard
Direct-mount ShawBucker bridge pickup; Pure Vintage '64 Tele middle and neck pickups
Hardtail bridge with chrome-plated brass saddles; Limited Edition neck plate
Includes Elite molded hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity
BODY
Body Material Ash Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Body Shape Telecaster®
NECK
Neck Material Maple Neck Finish Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish with Gloss Headstock Face Neck Shape Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D" Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm) Fingerboard Material Maple Fingerboard Radius 9.5" to 14" Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm) Number of Frets 22 Fret Size Medium Jumbo Nut Material Bone Nut Width 1.685" (42.8 mm) Position Inlays Black Dots Truss Rod Dual-Action with Wheel Truss Rod Nut Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup Shawbucker™ Middle Pickup Pure Vintage '64 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Tele® Neck Pickup Pure Vintage '64 Gray-Bottom Single-Coil Tele® Controls Master Volume (S-1™ Switch), Master Tone Switching 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup Configuration HSS
HARDWARE
Bridge 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome Tuning Machines Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) Pickguard 3-Ply Black/White/Black Control Knobs Knurled Flat-Top Switch Tip Barrel Style Neck Plate 4-Bolt Asymmetrical