Classic Telecaster, No Compromises
You know the shape. You've heard the sound on countless records. The Fender Standard Telecaster delivers everything you expect from a Tele — that bright, cutting tone, the string-through bridge that rings for days, the slim neck that just gets out of your way. Built to accompany players on their formative musical adventures, this guitar balances approachable playability with genuine Fender DNA. Whether you're working through your first chord changes or adding a reliable workhorse to your lineup, the Standard Telecaster brings the iconic sound without the vintage price tag.
Powered by a set of Fender Standard pickups for high-output sonic character and an inviting "Modern C"-shaped neck for superior playing comfort, this Tele covers a lot of ground. The Olympic White finish over a poplar body keeps things clean and classic, while the ceramic single-coil pickups deliver both the traditional Tele snap and enough output to push into grittier territory when you need it.
This is a guitar that works. It feels right in your hands, sounds like a Telecaster should, and holds up to regular playing. If you're looking for straightforward Fender tone without extra frills, you're in the right place.
The Tone That Built Rock and Roll
Equipped with two Standard Ceramic Single-coil Tele pickups, it offers clear, articulate highs and punchy mids. The bridge pickup gives you that signature Telecaster bite — perfect for cutting through a mix with rhythm parts or lead lines that need to be heard. Flip to the neck position and you'll find warmer, fuller tones that work beautifully for blues or mellower passages. The 3-position blade switch puts both pickups together in the middle position, opening up even more tonal options.
Thanks to their high-output ceramic magnets, these pickups can also push your amp into crunchier, more aggressive modern sounds, so you're not limited to traditional country twang (though it does that exceptionally well). From clean chicken pickin' to overdriven rock, this guitar adapts to your playing style.
Built for Comfort and Confidence
This neck is designed for comfort and performance, with a "Modern C"-shaped profile and a smooth back finish. The maple neck features a satin urethane finish on the back that lets your hand glide smoothly up and down the fretboard without sticking. The 9.5" radius laurel fingerboard with 21 medium jumbo frets strikes a balance between vintage feel and modern playability — comfortable for chords, easy for bends.
The nut width is 1.6875" (42.86 mm), giving you that familiar Fender spacing that works for most players. The 25.5" scale length is classic Fender, providing the string tension and brightness that Telecasters are known for. The string-through-body Tele bridge with satin chrome saddles enhances sustain and ensures solid tuning stability.
Timeless Looks, Solid Construction
The Standard Telecaster features a solid poplar body, known for its balanced tone and lightweight characteristics. It's finished in a durable gloss polyurethane in Olympic White, which provides a classic look and protects the wood. The 3-ply white pickguard adds to the clean, traditional aesthetic that's looked right on stages and in studios since 1951.
Chrome hardware throughout keeps things classic — from the Fender Standard cast/sealed tuning machines to the control knobs. Everything about this guitar says Telecaster, from the headstock shape to the control layout. It's a design that hasn't needed changing because it got so much right the first time.
Product Features:
- Solid poplar body with gloss polyurethane finish in Olympic White
- Fender Standard ceramic single-coil Telecaster pickups for high-output tone
- Modern C-shaped maple neck with satin urethane finish
- 9.5" radius laurel fingerboard with 21 medium jumbo frets
- 25.5" scale length and 1.6875" nut width
- String-through-body bridge with satin chrome steel block saddles
- 3-position blade pickup selector switch
- 3-ply white pickguard
- Fender Standard cast/sealed tuning machines with hex buttons
- Master volume and master tone controls with knurled flat-top knobs
Brand: Fender
Model: Standard Telecaster
SKU: 0266040505
Condition: New
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