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Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster EB NAT
Discover the American Acoustasonic Telecaster in detail
The Telecaster is the electric guitar that started it all. By redefining everything an acoustic guitar can be, the American Acoustasonic Telecaster embodies the spirit of innovation that Fender was built on. From acoustic shape shifting to electric rhythm sounds, this powerful guitar delivers new sonic expression, both in the studio and on stage. The Acoustasonic Telecaster was designed to inspire - a mix of future technology and organic feel, the Telecaster was the first guitar in the series and thus forms the foundation for the success of Acoustasonic instruments. Every aspect of the construction / acoustic supports this feeling. The thin and comfortable Acoustasonic Telecaster with its open-pore, satin finish avoids everything that makes acoustic guitars appear unwieldy. The flat, hollow body won't strain your shoulder and the smooth mahogany neck fits comfortably in your hand. An integrated armrest made of real wood makes playing easier, while the optimized sound port produces natural sonority and lively overtones.
construction / acoustic
The hollow mahogany body is light and ergonomically shaped and features a forearm contour. The spruce top is inserted into the body and elegantly set off with a thin 3-layer black/white/black binding . Additional comfort can be found in the upper positions of the fingerboard: a contoured neck heel and a neck plate integrated into the body make playing in the upper positions a pleasure. The fretboard, controls and bridge of the Acoustasonic Telecaster are made of ebony. Even harder and denser than rosewood, ebony is sometimes so dark that the grain is almost invisible - it can also be heavily grained with veins ranging from golden to light brown in color.
The Acoustasonic body features a framed top with integrated armrest and Fender's patent-pending Stringed instrument Resonance system (SIRS) with the Tuned sound hole, which uses a "waterfall" design to better control airflow into the body. This innovation creates a natural tone when the guitar is not connected to an amplifier and forms the basis for the Acoustic Engine. With the Tuned sound hole as part of the sound foundation, you can create an almost unlimited sound spectrum with two controls.
The Acoustasonic Telecaster's mahogany neck and headstock feature a laser-engraved logo. An elegant, high-tech detail that adds to the beauty of the instrument. Chrome-plated tuning machines and a "wing"tailpiece increase the string angle at the nut and ensure balanced string tension.
Acoustic engine
Fender brought Larry Fishman and his team on board to design the pickup system - they turned out to be the perfect partners. When developing the electronics of the Acoustasonic Telecaster, something completely new was created: the Acoustic Engine. A groundbreaking technology that provides a collection of select acoustic and electric sounds never heard before in a single instrument .
Three pickup systems work together to create the Acoustic Engine developed by Fender and Fishman - a blend of classic analog and modern technologies that optimize the guitar's natural sound and then modify the vibration to deliver an unparalleled collection of electric and acoustic voicings , which can be infinitely mixed and combined using the blend controls.
These three pickups are responsible for the sound of the American Acoustasonic Telecaster:
- Fishman Matrix™ Narrow pickup : The acoustic sound begins with Fishman's renowned Matrix Narrow Undersaddle transducer, which is installed directly under the saddle
- Fishman Acoustasonic Enhancer : The Acoustasonic Enhancer is installed under the top and focuses exclusively on its sound. It is well suited for percussive playing styles with a lot of attack.
- Fender Acoustasonic Noiseless™ : The Acoustasonic Noiseless pickup was developed for an authentic, hum-free electric Fender tone and can be used both solo and in conjunction with the acoustic voices. It is installed directly on the top .
The American Acoustasonic Telecaster offers five voice pairs, accessible via the 5-way voice selector switches . As usual on an electric guitar, position one is on the bridge, position five is on the neck. This collection of acoustic and electric voices can be played solo or mixed using the Blend controls to create infinite combinations. For the "A voice" the blend controls is turned all the way counterclockwise, for the "B voice" it is turned all the way clockwise.
- position 1 : Fender Electric Clean sound (A) to slightly distorted electric guitar sound (B)
- position 2 : The sound of a mahogany dreadnought (A), towards B a slightly distorted electric guitar sound is added
- position 3 : The sound of a Brazilian Rosewood Dreadnought (A), towards B the Acoustic Enhancer is added for a percussive effect
- position 4 : A parlor guitar with a spruce/maple body (A) and a mahogany dreadnought (B)
- position 5 : Rosewood Dreadnought (A) and a Rosewood Grand Auditorium (B)
Tip : We recommend playing the Fender Acoustasonic guitars through an acoustic amplifier, as this allows you to make better use of their sonic potential than with an electric guitar amplifier. Alternatively, you can also control an interface directly with the Acoustasonic.
power supply
The American Acoustasonic Telecaster is powered by an internal lithium-ion battery. It is recommended that you fully charge the battery before playing the instrument for the first time. Connect the USB charging cable to a 5- Volt USB-compatible charger and plug the plug into a power outlet. The LED on the output socket lights up solid red during charging and changes to solid green when charging is complete. It takes about four to five hours for the battery to fully charge. A fully charged battery will power the system for approximately 20 hours. The battery is not overcharged - a built-in controls prevents it from overcharging and potentially damaging the system .
Tradition and modernity
The American Acoustasonic Telecaster has an open-pored finish. This means that the finish is light and thin and the pores of the wood remain visible. This type of finish allows for maximum resonance from the body and top. Traditional and adventurous at the same time, the American Acoustasonic Telecaster is available in five spectacular colors: Natural, Black, Sunburst, Steel Blue and Crimson Red. A deluxe gig bag is including . The suffix “American” says it all: The American Acoustasonic is of course made in the USA.
Features
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Top: Mahogany
Warm, resonant tone. -
Fretboard: Ebony
Hard surface, clear tones, durable. -
Saddle width search: small (
Ideal for precise chord and solo play. -
Back / Sides: Mahogany
Warm tone, full sustain -
Neck: Mahogany
Rich tone, increased sustain. -
Fretboard radius: 12"
Allows comfortable bending and precise intonation.
With the exception of some limited edition exotic wood tops, all American Acoustasonic guitars come with an inlaid solid spruce top - until now. For players looking for a warmer, gentler tone, the Acoustasonic Telecaster guitars are now available with a mahogany top. Crafted with a rich, caramel-colored solid mahogany, this new version offers players a new Acoustasonic tonal palette to explore. The mahogany top has a dark tortoiseshell binding , as does the soundhole rosette, which wonderfully complements the new wood selection.
- Strings: 6 string
- Country of origin: USA
- Strings thickness ex factory: .011 - .052
- Factory Stringing: Fender Dura-Tone Coated Phosphor Bronze
- 3 Pickup configuration
- Beveled Armrest
- Waterfall Soundhole
- Body shape: T-Style
- Construction / Acoustic: Solid
- Scale Length: 25,5" (648 mm)
- Cutaway: yes
- Top: Mahogany
- Back / Sides: Mahogany
- Rosette: Tortoise shell
- Binding: Black/White/Black
- Bridge: Ebony
- Saddle/Cross piece inlay: Graph Tech Tusq
- Body finish: Satin
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Mount: Bolt on neck
- Neck Profile: Modern Deep "C" neck profile
- Neck finish: Satin
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Fretboard radius: 12"
- Fretboard Inlays: White Dot
- Nut width: 42,9 mm
- Fret material: Nickel silver
- Frets: 22
- Headstock: Fender Tele-Style
- Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
- Bridge-Pins: Plastic black
- Pickup Details: 3 Tonabnehmer-System: Fishman Under-Saddle Transducer, Fishman Acoustasonic Enhancer, Fender Acoustasonic Noiseless™ Magnet-Pickup
- Pre-amp system: Fender/Fishman System
- Controls: 1x Volume, 1x Mod
- Color/ Finish: Natural Satin
- 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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