• Two American Standard alnico V pickups deliver the full spectrum of classic and contemporary Tele tones.

• The combination of bent-steel saddles, stamped-brass bridge plate, and a thinner finish undercoat contribute to this model's exceptional resonance and sustain.

• Hand-rolled fingerboard edges and the back of the neck being satin-finished make the neck feel fast and exceptionally comfortable.

The look, sound and vibe of the Telecaster resonate throughout the history of popular music. From orchestra pits to mosh pits, small clubs to stadiums and garages to recording studios, its signature sound is everywhere. The American Standard Telecaster has hand-rolled fingerboard edges, alnico V pickups, staggered tuning machines, improved bridge with bent steel saddles mounted to a stamped-brass bridge plate for increased resonance and sustain, tinted neck, high-gloss maple fingerboard, satin-finished neck back, thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance, and Fender-exclusive SKB molded case.