Fender Am Pro Clsc Tele SSS RW BTB

Fender Am Pro Clsc Tele SSS RW BTB review

The Fender Am Pro Clsc Tele SSS RW BTB is an American-made Telecaster with a familiar outline and a less familiar pickup arrangement. Its Butterscotch Blonde finish, rosewood fingerboard, and black pickguard keep the look close to classic Fender territory, while the three-pickup layout and five-way switch broaden the available sounds. It was listed as available from October 2025, at a price of 1490.

The alder body is paired with a maple bolt-on neck and a rosewood fingerboard carrying white dot inlays. Fender specifies a Modern C neck profile, a 241 mm (9.5-inch) fingerboard radius, and a 42.8 mm nut width. The 648 mm scale and 22 jumbo frets give the instrument standard Telecaster proportions. A synthetic bone nut completes the neck setup.

Three pickups and five-way switching

The SSS configuration uses two Coastline '63 Telecaster single-coil pickups, at the neck and bridge, with a Coastline '57 Stratocaster reverse-wound, reverse-polarity single-coil pickup in the middle. Master volume and tone controls provide the basic adjustments, while the five-way switch selects among the pickup combinations. That gives this Telecaster a wider range of settings than a conventional two-pickup layout.

In the supplied playing impressions, the guitar's sound was described as clear and articulate, with defined highs, focused mids, and controlled lows. Clean settings were reported to retain note separation, while driven tones stayed punchy and clear. The reviewer also noted that the guitar responds well to picking dynamics. Those qualities make the pickup layout worth considering for players who move between different styles or want more switching options from a Tele-shaped instrument.

There is one caveat in the field feedback: the reviewer would like access to pickup positions one through three using a push-pull control, which is not fitted. A push-pull knob was planned as a later modification. As supplied, the instrument has its specified five-way switch and conventional master controls, so buyers should not expect that extra switching function.

Hardware, setup, and included bag

The bridge is a vintage-style Telecaster design with three brass barrel saddles, string-through-body construction, and slotted saddles. Fender ClassicGear staggered tuners and nickel-and-chrome hardware round out the specification. There is no tremolo. The guitar ships with Fender USA 250L nickel-plated steel strings, gauged.009 to.042.

The field report praised the guitar's overall build and described its fretwork and tuning stability positively. The reported out-of-box setup, however, needed attention. Intonation was the only adjustment the reviewer found satisfactory; the action measured 3 mm, and a loose truss rod rattled. After making adjustments to suit personal preferences, the reviewer said the guitar came to life and became a pleasure to play.

That experience is useful context for anyone ordering this model. A comfortable setup is personal, and the report does not establish that every guitar will arrive in the same condition. Still, the specific complaints about action and truss-rod rattle are worth checking promptly. Buyers should inspect the instrument on arrival and arrange a setup if the action or neck relief does not feel right.

Who should consider this Telecaster?

The Fender Am Pro Clsc Tele SSS RW BTB suits players who want a Telecaster-style instrument with three single-coil pickups, a five-way selector, and familiar Fender construction. The reported response to touch and the variety of pickup combinations may appeal to players who use clean and overdriven sounds in the same set. Its standard scale, Modern C neck, and jumbo frets will also be familiar starting points for many electric-guitar players, though neck comfort is always a matter of individual preference.

The finish and rosewood fingerboard give it a traditional appearance, while the middle pickup adds a visible and functional departure from a two-pickup Telecaster. It comes with a deluxe gig bag, not a hard case. The listed sales unit is one guitar, and the model is made in the USA.

Verdict

This model combines recognizable Telecaster styling with a three-single-coil layout and a five-way switch. The supplied impressions point to clear, responsive tones and enjoyable playability after setup, but also flag a loose truss rod and high action on the reviewed example. Its strengths are the expanded pickup selection, straightforward controls, and substantial hardware specification. Anyone considering it should factor in a careful inspection and setup, and should note that a hard case and push-pull switching are not included.