Fender Introduces New American Pro Classic Series of Basses

Featuring All-New Coastline Pickups, Upgraded Hardware and Timeless Finishes

Fender Introduces New American Pro Classic Series of Basses

Featuring All-New Coastline Pickups, Upgraded Hardware and Timeless Finishes

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC)  today announces the launch of the American Professional Classic, the newest evolution in Fenderโ€™s modern classic American Professional series and the embodiment of the brandโ€™s legacy as the definitive leader in electric guitars. โ€œTested. Trusted. Night After Night.โ€ this series is built for players who demand reliability, versatility and performance at the highest level. From first gigs in garages to global festival stages, across every genre and generation, the American Professional Classic delivers timeless Fender tone, precision craftsmanship and modern refinements that make it a trusted instrument for musicians everywhere.

Rooted in Fenderโ€™s heritage of American innovation, the American Professional Classic combines durability, adaptability and uncompromising playability. Its enhanced neck profile, all-new Coastline pickups, and upgraded hardware make it as comfortable to play in the studio as it is on tour, while classic finishes and bold color options ensure it looks as good as it sounds. Whether for seasoned professionals, emerging artists, or players exploring new sounds, this guitar is engineered to support creative expression, inspire performance and deliver consistency on every stage.

โ€œThe American Professional Classic is all about delivering a great playing experience,โ€ said Max Gutnik, Chief Product Officer at FMIC. โ€œWe focused on every detail: from the all-new Coastline pickups, which offer clear, punchy tone across every register, to the Modern-โ€˜Cโ€™ neck with rolled fingerboard edges that feels comfortably broken-in from day one. We combined vintage-inspired finishes and hardware with thoughtful upgrades like staggered ClassicGearโ„ข tuners, Mustang saddles on the offsets, and slotted Telecaster barrel saddles. The result is a guitar thatโ€™s easy to play, sounds incredible and adapts to any style or stage.โ€

The American Pro Classic was built for this moment, offering the sonic versatility to meet the demands of todayโ€™s artists, with its fearless spirit embodied by Turnstile, the Baltimore hardcore band fronting the campaign. Known for their explosive live shows and genre-defying sound, Turnstile showcases how the guitar empowers musicians to create boldly and connect deeply with fans. Yet the American Pro Classicโ€™s appeal extends far beyond one band or one genre; it reinforces Fenderโ€™s role as a unifying force in music, delivering inspiration for artists everywhere.

Key upgrades include:

  • All-New Coastline Pickupsย โ€“ slightly overwound Pure Vintage recipes and are engineered for clarity, punch, and dynamic expression, delivering Fenderโ€™s signature warmth and bite across every register, from subtle nuances to soaring leads.
  • Enhanced Neck Profileย โ€“ a comfortable Modern-โ€˜Cโ€™ shape with rolled fingerboard edges designed for speed, fluidity, and long-playing comfort, adapting seamlessly to any style or technique.
  • Upgraded Hardware & Tuning Stabilityย โ€“ premium components including upgraded vintage bridges and precision ClassicGearโ„ข tuning machines, ensure rock-solid tuning on stage and studio reliability for recording sessions.
  • Classic Finishes in Bold Colorsย โ€“ a curated selection of timeless Fender finishes reimagined for modern players, combining iconic aesthetic appeal with fresh, vibrant options for the next generation of guitarists.

American Professional Classic Precision Bassยฎ ($1,599.99 USD)ย The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance โ€“ the American Professional Classic Precision Bassยฎ. Under the hood, the vintage-inspired Coastlineโ„ข โ€™60 split-coil Precision Bassยฎ pickup delivers depth, punch and articulation while the sleek Modern โ€œCโ€ neck provides exceptional comfort and playability. Fender โ€˜lollipopโ€™ tuners deliver classic looks and precise tuning stability. Boasting custom-faded vintage and signature Fenderยฎ finishes, this professional-grade instrument looks as good as it sounds. From studio to stage, The American Professional Classic Precision Bassยฎ All the soul of a golden-era Fenderยฎ, evolved for todayโ€™s player. Options include Rosewood Fingerboard in Faded Sherwood Green Metallic and 3-Color Sunburst as well as Maple Fingerboard in Faded Lake Placid Blue.ย 

American Professional Classic Jazz Bassยฎ ($1,599.99 USD)The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance โ€“ the American Professional Classic Jazz Bassยฎ. Under the hood, vintage-inspired Coastlineโ„ข โ€™62 Jazz Bassยฎ pickups deliver depth, punch and articulation while the sleek Modern โ€œCโ€ neck provides exceptional comfort and playability. Fender โ€˜lollipopโ€™ tuners deliver classic looks and precise tuning stability. Boasting custom-faded vintage and signature Fenderยฎ finishes, this professional-grade instrument looks as good as it sounds. From studio to stage, The American Professional Classic Jazz Bassยฎ All the soul of a golden-era Fenderยฎ, evolved for todayโ€™s player. Options include Rosewood Fingerboard in Faded Firemist Gold and 3-Color Sunburst as well as Maple Fingerboard in Faded Dakota Red.ย 

American Professional Classic Mustang Bassยฎ ($1,599.99 USD)ย The perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance โ€“ the American Professional Classic Mustangยฎ Bass. Under the hood, the vintage-inspired Coastlineโ„ข โ€˜70 Mustangยฎ Bass split-coil pickup delivers depth, punch and articulation while the sleek Modern โ€œCโ€ neck provides exceptional comfort and playability. Fender โ€˜lollipopโ€™ tuners deliver classic looks and precise tuning stability. Boasting custom-faded vintage and signature Fenderยฎ finishes, this professional-grade instrument looks as good as it sounds. From studio to stage, The American Professional Classic Mustangยฎ Bass All the soul of a golden-era Fenderยฎ, evolved for todayโ€™s player. Options include Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst and Faded Sherwood Green Metallic as well as Maple Fingerboard in Faded Dakota Red.ย 

For more visit: www.fender.com

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Jon D'Auria   By: Jon D'Auria