Fender Japan American Pro II Cabronita Telecaster: A New Twist on a Classic
Fender Japan releases an exclusive limited-edition American Pro II Cabronita Telecaster featuring DiMarzio Minibuckers.
Fender Japan has once again pushed the boundaries of iconic guitar design with their latest release: the American Pro II Cabronita Telecaster. This Japanese-exclusive, American-made limited-edition model takes the classic Cabronita formula and gives it a fresh spin by incorporating a pair of DiMarzio Minibuckers.
A Departure from the Traditional
Known for their Gretsch-inspired Filtertron-style pickups, Cabronita Telecasters have maintained a consistent design for years. However, Fender Japan's American Pro II Cabronita offers something different. Including DiMarzio Minibuckers opens up a world of tonal possibilities, from clean country twangs to high-gain rock sounds.
DiMarzio Minibuckers: A Versatile Choice
Dimarzio describes their Vintage Minibuckers as offering "chime and shining with extreme levels of amp gain." This means they can handle both clean and distorted tones without getting muddy. Whether you're playing blues, country, or rock, these pickups have you covered.
Core Features Remain Intact
Beyond the pickups, the American Pro II Cabronita Telecaster retains the core features of the American Professional II series. This includes a mahogany body and neck, a Deep C-shaped neck profile, and a hardtail six-saddle bridge. The guitar also features 22 medium jumbo frets on a 12" radius rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays and a bone nut.
A Simple Yet Effective Control Layout
Keeping things simple, the American Pro II Cabronita features a single volume knob and a three-way switch. This stripped-down control layout allows you to focus on playing without being overwhelmed by too many options.
Limited Edition and Availability
The Fender Japan American Pro II Cabronita is available in two limited-edition finishes: Crimson Transparent and Shoreline Gold. Both options come with a gloss-black painted headstock.
This exclusive model is available from Fender Japan for 324,500 Japanese Yen (approximately $2,185) and includes a hard case. It's also worth watching for international availability, as this guitar has been known to go outside the Japanese market.
Thomann has both finishes available.
More Information
- +DiMarzio Minibuckers provide versatile tonal range from clean to high-gain
- +Mahogany body and neck for warm resonance
- +Simple, focused control layout reduces playing distractions
- +Includes hard case
- +Available in two exclusive finishes with gloss-black headstock
- −Limited availability as Japan-exclusive release
- −Higher price point for a Telecaster variant
- −Departure from traditional Filtertron pickups may disappoint Cabronita purists
What makes the Fender Japan Cabronita Telecaster different from traditional Cabronita models?
This model replaces the classic Gretsch-inspired Filtertron pickups with DiMarzio Vintage Minibuckers, which offer greater tonal versatility. DiMarzio describes them as providing 'chime and shining with extreme levels of amp gain,' allowing the guitar to handle clean country tones, blues, and high-gain rock without muddiness.
What are the key specifications of the American Pro II Cabronita Telecaster?
The guitar features a mahogany body and neck, Deep C-shaped neck profile, hardtail six-saddle bridge, 22 medium jumbo frets on a 12" radius rosewood fretboard, mother-of-pearl dot inlays, bone nut, and a simple single-volume, three-way-switch control layout.
How much does the Fender Japan American Pro II Cabronita cost?
The guitar is priced at 324,500 Japanese Yen, approximately $2,185 USD, and includes a hard case. Both Crimson Transparent and Shoreline Gold finishes are available from Fender Japan and international retailers like Thomann.
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