The Fender Standard Telecaster has got to be one of the best deals going when it comes to quality, price, sound, and easy playability. Seriously, the Tele packs quite a whallop in the punchy tone department, and for around $350 US you get one solidly built guitar that has no problem being heard over even the loudest rhythm section.
And with a modern fast-action neck, you really can’t ask for easier fretting. I personally love the smaller size of the Tele’s fingerboard, which makes for shorter finger stretches, and much simpler chording (though it could be a tight fit if you have really big hands!)
The string-through-body bridge can be a bit tricky for stringing at first, but from my experience you quickly learn how to manage it. Dual single-coil pickups offer some serious punch when you need it, and a surprisingly mellow tone when it’s required.
The Fender Standard Telecaster Features–
- Poplar Body
- Maple Meck
- Maple Fingerboard With 21 Frets
- Dual Standard Tele Single-Coil Pickups
- Master Volume & Master Tone Controls
- 3-Way Pickup Switching
- 3-Ply White Pickguard
- Standard Tele Bridge With 6 Saddles
- Die-Cast Tuning Machines
And these bad boys are available in a plethora of colors including: Black, Sage Green Metallic, Blue Agave, Brown Sunburst, Midnight Wine, and Arctic White.
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