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
(no ashtray edges, 6 saddle adjustability). 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:
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AlNiCo V pickups
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Deluxe hardware
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Solid ash or alder body
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Moder n C-shaped maple neck
with rich, deep neck tint, glossed neck front with satin back and rolled edges
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Delta-tone™ no-load circuit
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Highly finished frets
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Detailed nut work
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Bent steel Fender saddles
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American Standard Tele®
Bridge Plate (steel saddles and brass plate) for improved resonance
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Thinner undercoat for
improved body resonance
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Rosewood or maple fretboard
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Staggered machine heads
Fender American Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar Includes:
