The American Professional series is made in Fender's factory in Corona, California, USA.

Depending on the American Professional Telecaster features either Tim Shaw-designed V-Mod single-coils or Shawbucker humbuckers. The V-Mod pickups feature a mix of magnetic strengths and have been voiced specifically for their position to get the most out of their sound.

The American Professional series is the replacement for the American Standard, it features newly designed V-Mod and Shawbucker pickups, a 'Deep C' neck profile, Narrow-Tall frets, a genuine bone nut, and more.