Here for sale we have a Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster in Steel Blue finish. Made in the USA in 2021, this guitar is part of Fender's innovative line of Acoustasonic hybrid instruments. Fender had been experimenting with hybrid guitar designs since around 2003 with the original Acoustasonic Stratocaster, which featured a hollow Alder body with Graphite top & two sound holes, along with exclusively piezo pickups. Another model was released in 2010 which featured a Telecaster body shape and magnetic neck pickup rather than a second soundhole, and can essentially be thought of as the prototype for the Acoustasonic series as it is known today. The update came in 2019 with a Telecaster, and was followed with a Stratocaster model in 2020 and a Jazzmaster in 2021. A bolt-on construction is employed, and comprises a hollow Mahogany body with a Solid Spruce top, Mahogany neck and 22 fret Ebony fingerboard with matching bridge. A set of Fender Chrome standard​/​sealed tuning machines are fitted, as well as a Graphtech TUSQ saddle & nut, A trio of pickups are installed, with an undersaddle piezo, Internal Body sensor & Fender N4 noiseless magnetic pickup. These are wired to a 5-way blade switch & master volume controls, as well as a 'blend' control. The Mahogany neck plays very well. The Modern 'Deep C' profile fills the hand nicely for a comfortable and practical grip across the register. The open-pore finish to the rear of the neck is pleasantly tactile under the thumb, whilst the single cutaway body design & sculpted heel enhance access to the upper frets. in a departure from Fender's tradition, the radius of the Ebony fingerboard is 12", which provides a nicely flat and consistents playing surface across the register, adding to the acoustic vibe of the instrument. The Narrow Tall frets improve the feel of vibrato and string bending techniques, and ensure the practicality and easy playability of an electric guitar is retained. Despite the hollow construction of the body, the unplugged tone & power of the instrument is not dissimilar from a solid body or perhaps a thinline semi-hollow. The guitar comes into its own when plugged in however, with positions 2-5 on the selector engaging the 'acoustic' pickups for an incredibly convincing acoustic tone. Making use of the Blend control allows you to achieve acoustic sounds based on a Mahogany​/​Spruce dreadnought, as well as a Rosewood​/​Spruce dread in position 3. The magnetic pickup in position one delivers a more traditional Tele tone, with plenty of the characteristic clarity we expect from Fender. A truly innovative instrument from Fender with a raft of sounds to explore. Brand- Fender Model- American Acoustasonic Telecaster Finish- Steel Blue Year- 2021 Made In- USA Body- Mahogany Top - Solid Sitka Spruce Neck- Mahogany Neck Profile- Modern 'Deep C' Fingerboard- Ebony Fingerboard Radius- 12" Frets- 22 Narrow Tall Scale Length- 25.5" Nut Width- 1.6875" Pickups- Under-Saddle Piezo, Internal Body Sensor, N4 Noiseless Magnetic Pickup Controls- 5-Way Blade Switch, Master Volume, Blend

Verification report

Luthier Report Our ID: 1140725117211 Weight: 5.6lbs Serial: US213771A Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall very good condition. Light indentation to the top edge of the headstock does not pierce the finish. The rear face shows very light scratching at the treble side edge. Any other markings are difficult to discern. Neck: Overall excellent condition. Any markings to the neck and fingerboard are difficult to discern. Body: Overall very good condition. A mild indentation and wear to the finish is present at the treble side edge of the front face near the controls. A previous owner has performed a finish repair here to an acceptable standard. Under close scrutiny the repair is visible, and light sanding marks are present around it. Further, lighter indentation is present around the controls, not piercing the finish. The satin finish of the body has worn to a light gloss through regular use, most notable in high contact areas such as the treble side waist and forearm contour. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (1​/​8" hex) not included. Hardware: Excellent condition. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.75mm - Bass 2.25mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 11-52 Electrics: Fully functional. Fender charging cable included. Case & Accessories: Original Fender soft shell case. Excellent condition. Fender charging cable & swing tag included. Truss rod tool not included.