The best of yesterday and today in one amazing Tele.
The Fender American Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar is a pro player's axe that delivers authentic Tele vibe. American Series pickups and deluxe hardware with original '52 ash or alder body dimensions deliver more resonance and tone. The maple neck has a modern C shape with rolled edges and highly finished frets for easier playability. The detailed nut eliminates rattles and improves tuning stability. Custom staggered tuning machines eliminate the need for one of the string trees. Staggered pole pieces in the pickups provide balanced output across all strings and especially improves tone for the G-string.
The return of the American Standard Series Telecaster continues Fender's tradition of commitment to the people who play Fender instruments out there in the real world. Today's American Standard Telecaster guitars are worthy heirs of their revered ancestors—mindful of player needs and taking full advantage of modern advances, yet remaining completely true to the elements and spirit that made these instruments legendary in the first place. Improvements include redesigned bridges, neck and body finishes, and a Fender-exclusive high-tech molded case. Still there are the beloved hand-rolled fingerboard edges, Alnico V pickups, and staggered tuning machines for tone and stability guaranteed to last a lifetime (with its limited lifetime warranty)! So make history with the redesigned American Standard!
American Standard Tele® Bridge
Gives sought-after tone with modern improvements (6-saddle adjustability, no ashtray edges). Redesigned plate features a classic styled Fender stamp on chrome-plated brass. Brass and steel are the secrets to the Tele sound!
Bridge Component Specifics:
American Standard saddles - The original vintage-style Fender bent steel adjustable saddle is one of the components that give vintage Fenders their tonal 'mojo'. Fender conducted tone comparison tests, and fell in love with them all over again. They have a wider tonal range and more character many other saddles. Then Fender improved them; narrowing the spacing to afford more room (and complement the bigger frets and rolled edges), and also elongated the string slot to reduce friction and string breakage, while improving the string break angle over the primary contact point.
Bridge plate The combination of steel saddles with a brass plate harks back to the magic combination of the most sought-after vintage Tele guitars (which had steel plate/brass saddles). The plate also features two extra mounting screws to improve resonance and body contact (as well as eliminating 'squeals'), and a stylized Fender logo to class up the instrument and nod to the design of '60s era Fenders (like Jaguar and Mustang bridges).
Neck Gloss and Tint
Seemingly a small or less important feature, this is a major feature. The old necks were satin all over primarily for the feel of the back of the neck. On these American Standards Fender kept the satin neck back, but still gave the rich tint and luster of a gloss finish to the fretboard. When looking at the old and new side by side in comparison, there is no arguing that these necks look classier and more detailed and 'finished'.
Thinner Body Undercoat
An undercoat serves to give the paint a smooth surface to adhere to so you have a nice looking finish. The thicker the undercoat, the more glass-like the finish, but the more constricted the guitar's body wood, which could affect tone. Fender switched to an undercoat that is thinner, and that allows the body to flex and resonate more, while retaining the cosmetic advantages of an undercoat.
Fender SKB Case
The case is a true advancement in guitar presentation and protection. It is stackable, it balances perfectly, it is TSA-lock-equipped, and has glass reinforced nylon trigger latches and a killer form-fitted plush interior.
Fender American Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar Features:
Alnico V pickups
Deluxe hardware
Solid alder body (black, 3-color sunburst, candy cola, and blizzard pearl) or ash body (2-color sunburst, natural, crimson red transparent)
Modern C-shaped maple neck with rich, deep neck tint, glossed neck fretboard with satin back and rolled edges
Delta-tone™ no-load circuit
Highly finished frets
Detailed nut work
Bent steel Fender saddles
American Standard Tele® Bridge Plate (steel saddles and brass plate) for improved resonance
Thinner undercoat for improved body resonance
Rosewood or maple fretboard
Staggered machine heads
Fender American Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar Includes:
Fender/SKB case, cable, strap, polishing cloth
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Fender American Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar
Posted by Ridgerunner from Tennessee on Jan 29, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbiest for over 45 years
Reviewer's Play Style: rock, folk, celtic, blues
This is a true standard for the industry. From the eminently playable neck/fret board, to the fixed bridge, reliable tuning machines, and bread and butter electronics, this guitar delivers the goods at an incredibly modest price. All American made products should be so good. If I did not have one of these, I would be looking for one.
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One of a kind twang
Posted by Tone Obsessed from York, PA (nowhere) on Nov 28, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues, and a touch of Metal
Anyone who knows Teles knows all about the unique bright bite and spankiness this guitar has delivered for decades. This version of the Amercan Standard certainly doesn't disappoint. In the past, I've always opted for the deluxe version (I own 2 American Deluxe Strats)when it comes to Fenders; although I don't care for the SCN pickups, the necks on these tend to be a bit better and few other upgrades are thrown in for good measure. As the Tele is somewhat stripped down to begin with, I didn't feel a Deluxe model was warrented, partcualarly given Fender's deplorable price hikes over the last year or so. I dumped the stock pickups and dropped in the Fender Vintage Noiseless set as well as a set of locking tuners. Having done that and set things up to my liking, the guitar is perfect: old school tone without any hiss and it plays like blue butter. I've got the natural finish with the maple board and it's looks can't be beat either. A beautiful no frills instrument that's an absolute joy to play.
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AMERICAN STANDARD = WOW
Posted by Gibson-Shmibson on Oct 30, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: pro
Reviewer's Play Style: blues
well, my new american standard in candy cola with a maple neck just arrived. And all I can say is wow...what an awesome guitar. The finish is superb and flawless. The neck is amazingly smooth and the fret work and hand rolled edges are perfect. Plugged in the alnico v's really sing and what tonal range they have. I can play it all. All I can say is , if you can afford one, buy it, you won't be disappointed. To hell with gibson and their overpriced guitars.
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the best
Posted by Anonymous Musician on Oct 17, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: I PLAY A LOT
Reviewer's Play Style: EVERYTHING
Most people want to bye les pauls and stratocasters but this is the best guitar in the whole entire world. you can play any type of music you can think of on it except metal. I have the vintage sunburst and it is the best looking guitar ever. dont forget to get a maple fret board it makes everything look better. SO GET THE GUITAR!!!!!!!
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Good Rhythm Guitar, but not for Metal.
Posted by Metallica12 from Virginia on Oct 15, 2009
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: Metal, Punk, Rock, Alternative
This guitar really rocks! I played my friend's one and it was awesome! This would be a great rhythm guitar for a modern rock band, but definetly not for metal. Chords sound the best on this guitar, so it could be a good guiitar for a guitar teacher. Give it a try!
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