Fender American Pro II Telecaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard (with Case)

This Telecaster has a deep "C" neck carve and a sculpted heel for easy access to the higher frets, while still keeping that Tele twang with V-Mod II pickups.

Fender American Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard with Case

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Capture the classic tone of a Telecaster with the smooth feel of a rosewood fingerboard. The American Standard includes upgraded Custom Shop pickups.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele neck pickup Warmer, broader single-coil for balanced character
Fender Custom Shop Broadcaster bridge pickup Crisp single-coil attack; old-school Tele twang
Hand-rolled fingerboard edges Smooth, broken-in feel right out of the box
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel

The American Standard Telecaster serves up generous helpings of sound and style with a set of fantastic upgrades. For the first time ever, the American Standard wields the same Fender Custom Shop pickups used on some of the highest-end custom models as well as a form-fitting body contour. Combined with a full range of improved hardware and finish options, the American Standard takes the Telecaster to new heights of tone and playability.

High-end Pickups, Classic Tone

The American Standard Telecaster includes a set of Fender Custom Shop pickups with a Twisted Tele at the neck and a Broadcaster at the bridge. These powerful single-coils deliver copious amounts of classic Telecaster tone with crisp, bold highs and warm, smooth mids. The old-school Broadcaster pickup in the bridge position captures the vintage style of the first generation Telecasters with all the twang that made it an instant country sensation. The Twisted Tele pickup at the neck compliments the Broadcaster with a broader, warmer sound to round out the sonic palette. Use both pickups in tandem and achieve a balanced tonal character ideal for classic-rock and blues.

Upgraded Hardware and Seamless Playability

In addition to the updated electronics, the edition features a form-fitting body contour on the back of the body similar to what you'd find on a Strat. The neck uses the modern C-shaped profile and finished with hand-rolled edges compliments of the masters at Fender's Corona, California facility. read more This version uses sturdy rosewood for the fingerboard providing the complex tone and delightful feel preferred by many Tele aficionados. Also for the release, the bridge and undercoating have been redesigned to improved resonance and sustain through the guitar.

Features:

- Fender Custom Shop pickups: Twisted Tele at the neck and Broadcaster at the bridge
- Enhanced bridge for better resonance and stability
- Thinner undercoating to improve resonance
- Comfortable maple neck with modern C-shaped profile and rolled edges
- Ergonomic back contour
- Included hardshell case

Like the rest of the American Standard series, the Telecaster introduces an incredible set of new features while retaining all the timeless qualities of the original Fender design. With high-end Custom Shop pickups, improved hardware, and a sleek new body contour, the American Standard is one of the best Telecasters yet.
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- Series: American Standard
- Body: Alder, Ash on 2-Color Sunburst, Natural, Crimson Red Transparent
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck: Maple
- Neck Finish: Urethane
- Rosewood Fingerboard: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Headstock Front with Buffed Fingerboard
- Neck Shape: Modern C Shape
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm)
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Black Dot Position Inlays
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches (64.8 cm)
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone, 1.685 inches (42.8 mm)
- Truss Rod: Bi-Flex Truss Rod System
- Truss Rod Nut: 1/8 inch American Series Nut
- Pickups: Custom Shop Twisted Tele Neck, Custom Shop Broadcaster Bridge Pickup
- Switching: 3-Position Blade
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Delta Tone
- Special Electronics: No-Load Tone Control
- Hardware: Chrome
- Tuning Keys: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
- Bridge: American Tele with American Standard Bent Steel Saddles and Stamped Brass Plate
- Strap Buttons: American Series Strap Buttons
- Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
- Included Accessories: Hardshell Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818

Fender USA STD Telecaster, Rosewood

The Fender American Standard Telecaster electric guitar is a truly timeless classic. Its upgraded features include redesigned bridges, neck and body finishes, and a Fender hardshell case. The American Standard Tele was also created with beloved hand-rolled fingerboard edges, the incredible Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele (neck) and Broadcaster (bridge) pickups, and staggered tuning machines for tone and stability guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Features

- Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele (neck) and Broadcaster (bridge) pickups
- Solid Alder body or Ash body (2 Color Sunburst, Natural, Crimson Red Transparent only)
- Modern C-shaped maple neck with rich, deep neck tint, satin back and rolled edges
- Delta-tone no-load circuit
- Bent steel Fender saddles
- American Standard Tele Bridge Plate (steel saddles and brass plate) for improved resonance
- Thinner undercoat for improved body resonance

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (7 ratings)
Submitted November 23, 2012 by S C

"Right on"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Just about perfect.

Sound
It has a sonic signature all its own. Everybody knows the classic Tele sound: it's here, and so are clear but mellow rhythm tones. The "Twisted Tele" neck pickup is fantastic. Middle position is all kinds of beautiful, as it should be on a good Tele. I should add that the bridge pickup (Custom Shop Broadcaster) has a great character by itself, too. Tele twang, sure, and a piercing treble that somehow isn't icepicky. Hard to describe, beautiful to hear.

Features
Everything here is top-notch, though very simple. Love the pickups, as described above, and the classic, basic controls and layout.

Ease of Use
Out of the box, it's probably the most playable guitar I've ever bought, and it sounds great with zero modifications. Intonation was perfect from the factory. The neck is super-comfortable--not too thick or too thin, and the satin neck finish and rolled fingerboard edges contribute to the feeling of "fast" playability. The body contour is a nice touch, making the guitar very comfortable to play whether sitting or standing. Stays in tune through hard bending.

Quality
I have to admit, I was really surprised at how nice this guitar is. I have a few other American-made guitars (from the other big-name manufacturer), all more expensive than this one, and every single one of them came with some annoying flaw that should've read more been caught by quality control (paint, fretwork, flaky electronics). I've been playing this guitar for a couple weeks now and have inspected it all over, in and out. It's basically perfect. The only issue I've had is a faint harmonic tone above the nut when I play an open G string, which is somewhat common on Fender guitars without a second string tree. In this case, I fixed it by winding some extra string around the tuning peg when I changed strings. On the whole, very fine craftsmanship. It feels, sounds, and looks like a much more expensive guitar. Side note: the case that comes with this guitar is superb.

Value
One of the best values going. Fender really got it right with this iteration of the American Standard, and the price is sweet. Can't lose.

Manufacturer Support
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