Here’s a proper workhorse with some flash — the 2016 Fender American Elite Telecaster in Autumn Blaze Metallic. This model was Fender’s top-tier modern Tele before the Ultra Series came along, packed with all the clever tweaks you could ask for while keeping that timeless Tele silhouette.
It features the brilliant 4th Generation Noiseless pickups, offering pure Tele tone without the hum, plus the S-1 switching system that opens up extra series and parallel combinations for loads of tonal flexibility. The compound-radius rosewood fretboard and Modern “C” to “D” neck profile make it incredibly comfortable to play, and that pearloid guard against the orange metallic finish just pops in person.
Fully set up and playing beautifully — this one’s as ready for stage as it is for the studio.
PRELOVED - 2016 Fender Telecaster American Elite - Autumn Blaze Metallic
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Model: Fender American Elite Telecaster
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Year: 2016
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Finish: Autumn Blaze Metallic
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Body: Alder
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Neck: Maple, satin urethane back with gloss headstock face
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Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5"–14" compound radius
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Frets: 22 medium jumbo
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Pickups: 4th Generation Noiseless Telecaster single-coils
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Switching: 3-way blade selector + S-1 switching system
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Controls: Master volume (with S-1 switch), Master no-load tone
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Bridge: 6-saddle American Tele bridge with chromed brass saddles
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Tuners: Fender Deluxe locking
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Pickguard: 4-ply aged white pearloid
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Nut: Bone
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Scale Length: 25.5"
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Weight: 7.93 lbs
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Case: Original Elite moulded hard case included
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Country of Origin: USA
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Very good condition overall — there’s just one small chip in the lacquer on the body edge (shown clearly in photos). Otherwise, it’s clean, well looked after, and set up to play like a dream. Frets and hardware are in excellent shape, and everything works exactly as it should.