Classic Telecaster Design in a Fresh Finish
Since 1951, the Telecaster has been the guitar that refuses to go out of style. This Standard Telecaster brings that legacy into your hands with a striking Aqua Marine Metallic finish that catches the eye without losing sight of what made the Tele essential in the first place: straightforward construction, reliable tone, and a neck that feels like home after the first few chords. Whether you're working through country licks, crunchy rock riffs, or anything in between, this is a guitar built to get the job done.
The Standard Series sits right in that sweet spot where Fender's core design DNA meets accessible pricing. You get the silhouette, the snap, the bite—everything that makes a Telecaster sound like a Telecaster—without the premium price tag. It's the kind of guitar that works just as well for someone buying their first Fender as it does for a player adding another workhorse to the lineup.
Two Pickups, One Unmistakable Voice
Pop open the selector and you'll find two Fender Standard ceramic single-coil Telecaster pickups doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The bridge pickup delivers that bright, cutting tone the Tele is famous for—articulate, punchy, and ready to slice through a mix. Flip to the neck position and you'll get a warmer, rounder voice that's perfect for rhythm work and mellower leads. The middle position blends both for a fuller sound that sits nicely in a band context.
These pickups use ceramic magnets, which give them a bit more output than vintage-style Alnico pickups. That means they can push your amp into overdrive territory a little easier, making them versatile enough for players who want classic Tele chime but also need some grit when the song calls for it. The simple master volume and master tone controls keep things intuitive—you shape your sound with your hands and your amp, not a dozen knobs.
Built for Comfort and Speed
The maple neck on this Standard Telecaster features Fender's Modern "C" profile, a shape that's been refined over decades to fit a wide range of hand sizes and playing styles comfortably. The back of the neck has a smooth satin urethane finish that lets your hand glide without feeling sticky, while the headstock gets a gloss finish. The 9.5-inch radius fingerboard with 21 medium jumbo frets strikes a nice balance between vintage feel and modern playability—flat enough for comfortable chording, curved enough for smooth bends.
At 25.5 inches, the scale length is pure Fender, giving you that familiar string tension and snap. The poplar body keeps the weight manageable while delivering balanced tone with good resonance. The string-through-body bridge design routes the strings through the back of the guitar, enhancing sustain and tuning stability. Chrome hardware rounds out the package with a clean, classic look that never goes out of style.
Product Features:
- Body: Solid poplar with gloss polyurethane finish in Aqua Marine Metallic
- Neck: Maple, Modern "C" profile, satin urethane finish with gloss urethane headstock
- Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5-inch radius, black dot inlays, 21 medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Two Fender Standard ceramic single-coil Telecaster pickups
- Bridge: String-through-body Telecaster bridge with satin chrome steel block saddles
- Controls: Master volume, master tone, 3-position blade switch
- Hardware: Chrome tuning machines and hardware
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches
- Nut: Micarta, 1.6875-inch width
- Strings: Nickel-plated steel (.009-.042 gauges)
Brand: Fender
Model: Standard Telecaster
SKU: 0266020560
Condition: New
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