Acoustic-electric Telecaster platform with hollow construction, spruce/mahogany tonewoods, and Fishman-designed acoustic engine. Features selectable voice system and blend control for acoustic, body sensor, and electric-style tones across multiple performance settings.
The Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster is a hybrid acoustic-electric instrument designed to move between fully acoustic tones and traditional electric-style sounds in a single guitar. It features a hollow chambered body with a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides, engineered to enhance acoustic resonance while keeping the instrument lightweight and feedback-resistant.
At its core is Fender’s acoustic engine system, developed in collaboration with Fishman, combining an under-saddle piezo pickup with internal body sensors. This system powers multiple selectable voice pairs accessed through a 3-way selector switch, allowing players to switch between different acoustic body styles, mic’d tonal characteristics, and electric-inspired sounds. A blend knob enables smooth mixing between voices for more nuanced tonal control.
The neck uses a modern “Deep C” profile with an ebony or rosewood fingerboard (depending on model), designed for familiar electric-style playability. The Telecaster silhouette remains intact but is re-engineered internally for acoustic function. The result is a single instrument capable of covering studio acoustic work, live acoustic sets, and electric-style performance without changing guitars.
