A direct descendent of the Esquire® - the earliest Fender® solid-body electric guitar design, the Telecaster® was launched in 1951 with a dual pickup layout for unprecedented amplified performance, quickly becoming a must-have for generations of music makers.

Built to accompany players on their formative musical adventures, the Fender Standard Telecaster delivers the approachable playability and inspiring tone that made Fender an icon of rock & roll. 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® truly sets the standard for the Fender experience.

FEATURES 

Fender Standard Pickups

Designed for high-output authentic Fender tone, these pickups provide undeniable versatility for players pursuing any musical avenue.

"Modern C" Neck Profile

This neck is designed for comfort and performance, with a “Modern C”-shaped profile and a smooth back finish— ideal for almost any playing style.

Satin Chrome Bridge Saddles

This string-through-body Telecaster bridge features block steel saddles with a satin chrome finish for a smooth feel.

• Body: Poplar
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Material: Poplar
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Bridge Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Tele
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Neck Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Tele
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Switching: 
  • 3-Position Blade
    • Position 1: Bridge Pickup
    • Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups
    • Position 3: Neck Pickup
• Color: Butterscotch Blonde
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Product Name: Standard Telecaster, Maple Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Butterscotch Blonde
• Series: Standard
• Bridge: Standard String-Through-Body Tele with Satin Chrome Steel Block Saddles
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
• Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• String Trees: Dual-Wing
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Switch Tip: Black
• Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed with Hex Buttons
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Modern "C"
• Number of Frets: 21
• Nut Material: Micarta
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Side Dot: Black
• String Nut: Micarta
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action Head Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex