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 front. 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 front 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
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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must read for tele lovers
Posted by Peter Lucibelli from Northford CT on Oct 9, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: active musician, recording engineer
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock
Okay,
First, there are so many reviews I almost feel like you do not need mine. I mean there are a ton of props here about this guitar. however I do need to add my 2 cents. I have 4 Fenders, a 52 Blonde butterscoth re-issue, a 72 black Stratocaster, a 2008 premium ash delux S-1 Stratocaster and now my 3 tone sunburst American Standard telecaster. I thought I was going to like it but I was wrong. I cannot believe how much I love the feel of it. I have played it for 6 hours without an amp. I still do not know what it sounds like through my many rigs because it sounds too nice just natural. I cannot put this thing down. I am so amazed that I love it this much especially after getting my premium ash strat delux. Do not get me wrong, I love that too but there is something about a tele that just is the right guitar for me. This guitar is smooth, the neck is fantastic, the quality of wood and finish is pure beauty. If you are on the fence about a guitar to buy I would grab this, especailly if you are reading reviews. This guitar will be the work horse for studio recordings and live gigs for sure. Telecasters are basic great sounding guitars that will never go out of style. I cannot tell you how many gimicy guitars I have owned and then traded in for Fenders. Fenders are clearly the guitar for me. This American Standard to me is anything but standard. This is an American icon which I will never get rid of.
I am 46 and play out a good amount and record in the studio as much as I can. Between my strats and my teles, there is nothing I cannot get done with these incredible built and classic guitars. I always read reviews and I really hope this encourages you to purchase this. I believe you will be happy you did!
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Love at first strum
Posted by VeganFreak from Ironton, OH on Sep 4, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Play recreationally
Reviewer's Play Style: Alternative, Punk Rock, Hardcore
I had been debating on a new guitar for some time, and it came down to two guitars; this one, and a Les Paul Studio. I'm on a budget but I wanted a quality guitar. I went to a store while on vacation and saw the American Standard and began playing with it. It sounded magical on every amp, from a Peavey Combo to a Fender Hot Rod to a Line 6. I had to have it. Ordered it online to get the finish I wanted and BAM it was here in two days. FAST shipping.
This guitar glides on smooth, clean highs. The bridge single-coil sounds great with gain cranked, excellent for soloing and leads. Only reason it for a 4.5 on features is because you can't get a great beefy humbucker sound out of it, but who cares?
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