When you’re ready to experience quintessential Fender design and playability, look no further than the Fender Standard Telecaster. Built with the player in mind, the standard design allows beginners and aficionados alike to experience essential Fender features that make the brand’s guitars the first choice of so many Music Experience guitarists. With a satin-finished and time-tested modern C-shaped neck and a 9.5-inch-radius this guitar is immensely comfortable for both chords and individually fretted notes. The Standard Ceramic Single-coil Tele pickups offer the iconic Tele tone, with high-output ceramic magnets lending to a more aggressive modern sound. Whether you’re buying your first guitar or looking to add some Tele twang to your collection, the Standard Telecaster offers all the playability, tonality, and style a Fender guitar can provide.

Fender Standard Telecaster at a Glance:

• Poplar body with gloss finish
• Fender Standard ceramic single-coil Telecaster pickups
• String-through-body Tele bridge with satin chrome saddles
• “Modern C”-shaped maple neck with satin finish
• 9.5"-radius fingerboard

Around from the start

The Telecaster is an evolution of the very first Fender design, the 1949 Esquire, and has become one of the most widely used designs in music from country to metal. With its flat top, single-cut design, and ability to obtain criminally low-string action, the Telecaster is a versatile guitar suitable for any player. This Standard Telecaster is a no-frills representation of the long-running instrument, capturing the beloved style and sound in one approachable guitar.

A range of tones 

With two ceramic single-coil pickups, the Standard Tele offers a spectrum of tonal variety. The Standard Ceramic Single-coil Tele pickups supply bright, snappy, clean tones at home in any genre but are beloved by country artists. The higher-output ceramic magnets can push your amp into crunchier tones that are perfect for more aggressive genres. This versatile instrument makes the perfect platform for experimenting with your sound and dialing in your setup. Use it to practice or perform across various styles with multiple techniques.

C-shaped perfection 

The Standard Telecaster's neck sports Fender's much-loved modern C shape. Combined with the 9.5-inch radius of the fretboard, this neck is excellent at reducing tension in your hand. Easy to play, the maple neck fits comfortably in the hand, allowing plenty of room to fret complex chords, pick out simple melodies, or shred through scales. The satin finish is smooth without being tacky, keeping your movements fluid, while the Indian laurel fretboard adds a splash of darkness to the guitar’s aesthetic!

What Fender Says...

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.

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.