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Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster SHDW BST
Discover the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster in detail
The development of Fender's groundbreaking Acoustasonic guitars continues with the introduction of the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster. Like the Player Series electric guitars, the Acoustasonic Player is made in Mexico. The Acoustasonic Player Telecaster offers many of the same great features as its US-made relatives, but opens the door to a wider audience by streamlining features to the essentials and making it more affordable.
Although there are a few subtle differences, the workmanship of the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster is virtually identical to that of the American Acoustasonic models. The Acoustasonic Player was designed from the same blueprint and doesn't compromise if you want the great feel and craftsmanship of an Acoustasonic.
Construction
The hollow mahogany body is lightweight, ergonomically shaped and fitted with a forearm contour. The spruce top is set into the body and elegantly finished with a thin three-ply black/white/black binding. Additional comfort is found in the upper registers of the fretboard: a contoured neck heel and a neckplate integrated into the body make playing in the upper positions a pleasure. The fretboard, controls and bridge of the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster are made from ebony. Harder and denser than rosewood, ebony is sometimes so dark that the grain is nearly invisible — it can also be heavily figured with streaks ranging from golden to light brown.
The Acoustasonic body features a recessed top with an integrated armrest and Fender's patented Stringed Instrument Resonance System (SIRS) with the Tuned Soundhole, which uses a "Waterfall" design to better control airflow into the body. This innovation produces a natural acoustic tone when the guitar isn't plugged in and forms the foundation of the Acoustic Engine. With the Tuned Soundhole as part of the sonic foundation, you can create an almost unlimited tonal palette using just two controls.
The mahogany neck and headstock of the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster feature a laser‑engraved logo — a sleek high‑tech detail that adds to the instrument's beauty. Chrome tuning machines and a "Wing" string retainer increase the string break angle at the nut and help ensure balanced string tension.
Acoustic Engine
For the design of the pickup system Fender enlisted Larry Fishman and his team — they proved to be the perfect partners. In developing the Acoustasonic Telecaster's electronics something entirely new was created: the Acoustic Engine. A groundbreaking technology that provides a curated collection of acoustic and electric sounds you've never heard combined in a single instrument before.
The Acoustasonic Player Telecaster has a similar design to the American Acoustasonic Tele but is equipped with two pickups, whereas the American models have three. The Acoustasonic Player Telecaster also features a 3‑way pickup selector switch, while the American Acoustasonic Telecaster has a 5‑way pickup selector.
These pickups are responsible for the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster's sound:
- Fishman Matrix™ Narrow Undersaddle transducer: The acoustic sound begins with Fishman's renowned Matrix Narrow undersaddle transducer, which is installed directly under the saddle
- Fender Acoustasonic N4 Noiseless™: Pickup‑wizard Tim Shaw specifically designed this pickup for the Acoustasonic Player series.
The Acoustasonic Player Telecaster offers three unique voice pairings for a total of six acoustic and electric "best‑of" voicings. The voices can be played solo or blended together to create entirely new sounds. Switch between positions with the simplified 3‑way switch and then turn the blend control to mix between voicing "A" and "B", switch them and unlock a wide tonal spectrum. For the "A" voice the blend control is turned fully counterclockwise; for the "B" voice it is fully clockwise.
- Position 1: Cleaner Tele sound (A) through to heavy overdrive (B)
- Position 2: Acoustic piezo sound (A); moving toward B adds electric guitar tone
- Position 3: The sound of a mahogany parlour guitar (A) can be blended with a rosewood dreadnought (B)
Tip: We recommend you play Fender Acoustasonic guitars through an acoustic amplifier, as this makes better use of their tonal capabilities than a standard electric‑guitar amp. Alternatively, you can run the Acoustasonic directly into an interface.
Power
Another difference to the US‑made Acoustasonics: the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster is powered by a 9V battery, making it easier than ever to power up the Acoustasonic Player and get it ready to play. With a fresh battery the Acoustasonic Player will deliver more than 20 hours of playing time. Thanks to a quick‑access compartment on the back of the guitar, changing the battery takes only a few seconds.
Features
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Fretboard: Rosewood
Warm, dark tone, excellent resonance. -
Top: Spruce
Bright tone, excellent projection. -
Saddle width search: small (
Ideal for precise chord and solo play. -
Back / Sides: Mahogany
Warm tone, full sustain -
Fretboard radius: 12" (305 mm)
Allows precise bending and comfortable playing. -
Neck: Mahogany
Rich tone, increased sustain.
- Strings: 6 string
- Country of origin: Mexico
- Strings thickness ex factory: .011 - .052
- Factory Stringing: Fender Dura-Tone Coated Phosphor Bronze
- Beveled Armrest
- Waterfall Soundhole
- Body shape: T-Style
- Construction / Acoustic: Solid (Top)
- Top Bracing: Transverse
- Scale Length: 25,5" (648 mm)
- Cutaway: yes
- Top: Spruce
- Back / Sides: Mahogany
- Rosette: Black/White/Black
- Binding: Black/White/Black
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Saddle/Cross piece inlay: Graph Tech Tusq
- Body finish: Satin
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Mount: Bolt on neck
- Neck Profile: Modern "Deep C"
- Neck finish: Satin
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Fretboard radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fretboard Inlays: White Dot
- Nut width: 42,86 mm
- Fret size: Narrow Tall
- Fret material: Nickel silver
- Frets: 22
- Headstock: Mahogany
- Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
- Bridge-Pins: Graph Tech Tusq
- Pickup Details: 2-pickup configuration: Under-Saddle Piezo/N4 Magnetic
- Pre-amp system: Under-Saddle Piezo/N4 Magnetic
- Controls: 1x Volume, 1x Blend, 3-Way-Switch
- Color/ Finish: Shadow Burst
- Finish: Polyurethane ( Body), Urethane (Neck)
- Finish: Matt
- Includes: Gigbag
Semi-acoustic versions of classic Fender electric guitars, that's what the Fender Acoustasonic series stands for. In contrast to a "normal" acoustic guitar with a pickup , the guitars in the Acoustasonic series have several different pickup, which have a 3 or 5-way switches. With the mode selector, two different sound profiles can be mixed together per switch position. The amplifier model offers an endless selection of acoustic and electrical sounds. Of course, the guitar can also be played without an amplifier model and will delight you with its pure acoustic sound. The Acoustasonic series guitars are available in many designs and wood combinations. However, as standard, the body is made of mahogany with a spruce top . There is something for everyone here. If you want to get an overview of the different body shapes and color options, you can find the entire Acoustasonic serieshere .
Top features:
- Tuned sound hole
- Fender & Fishman designed acoustic engine
- Voice selector switch
- Classic Fender body shapes
- integrated armrest and ergonomic body
In order to make it possible for everyone to have a Fender instrument , they are offered in different price ranges. The subsidiary Squier sells inexpensive models manufactured in the Far East according to original dimensions and with the accumulated Fender know-how in the background. You can find an affordable, “real” Fender in the series made in Mexico . The classic original Fender instruments such as the American Pro series are made in the USA . For lovers of hand-built instruments and guitars with Vintage flair, there is the Fender custom shop , where you can also have a guitar built entirely according to your ideas.
Fender is not only known and appreciated for its instruments, but also for the various amplifier model such as the Deluxe reverb, the Princeton, the Champion, the Blues Junior or the Fender Rumble bass amplifier series. Fender now also sells a wide range of guitar accessories such as strings, picks, cable, straps, bags, tuners and care products as well as spare parts and pickups as well as accessories and merchandising. Of course, you can find all of this at the music store you trust – session in Frankfurt and Walldorf!
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