Fender American Telecaster

The American Original Telecasters, like the rest of the range, are finished in a coat of nitrocellulose lacquer. This is the same special finish used by Fender back in the 50s and 60s. It is beautiful and has a particular feel and fragrance that promotes an aura of rarefied quality.

Though they have the same chrome covers as Fender Wide Range pickup, the units in the American Pro Tele Deluxe are actually a pair of Shawbuckers - a model 2 in the bridge and a 1 at the neck. These models are both voiced specially for their position on the guitar to get the best out of each unit. Shawbuckers are low output humbuckers designed for punch and tone.

The Fender American Professional Telecaster is available in ten different finishes! You can pick out classics including 2 or 3 colour Sunburst, Butterscotch Blonde and Black or opt for one of the fresh new colours such as Mystic Seafoam or Sonic Gray.

It's always a tough call because what works for some players may not work for others. If you play more rhythm than lead and appreciate retro looking, heritage instruments, you will probably love the American Original 50s Telecaster. It has a chunky neck, great pickups and brass bridge saddles which give a fantastic classic Tele sound. It also has the benefit of a 9.5" radius fingerboard. It comes in 'blackguard' Butterscotch Blonde and we think that, in many respects, this is one of the best Telecasters that Fender currently make. Another option, if you want a great Telecaster that is more modern in some respects, is the American Elite Telecaster. It boasts noiseless pickups, a compound radius fingerboard (it flattens out the higher up you go so your lovely Country-style unison bends will sound out perfectly) and a choice of beautiful finishes.