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Description
Experience the iconic sound of the Fender Telecaster Custom Electric Guitar, a timeless classic that has shaped the music industry. This instrument, first introduced in 1972, set itself apart from the rest with its unique combination of a single-coil pickup at the bridge and a Wide Range humbucker at the neck. This feature ensures a greater range of tones, from warm, mellow sounds to bright, crisp notes, making it a versatile choice for musicians of varied genres. With over four decades of popularity under its belt, this guitar continues to inspire artists, embodying the true spirit of rock 'n' roll.
Key Features:
- Combines a single-coil pickup at the bridge and a Wide Range humbucker at the neck for a diverse range of tones
- First Telecaster model to feature this unique pickup combination
- Offers versatility to suit various music genres
- Continues to be a popular choice among musicians for over 40 years
- Embodies the iconic Fender sound and aesthetic
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Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Telecaster Custom Electric Guitar.
User experience
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Owners describe the 1977 Telecaster Custom as feeling "alive" in hand, with a well-balanced weight slightly over 8 lbs.
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Owners report that the stock pickups in the Player II Telecaster are satisfactory and do not require immediate upgrading for improved performance.
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Owners appreciate the Telecaster Custom's versatility across genres like punk, indie rock, and alternative, citing its suitability for bands like Arctic Monkeys and Sum 41.
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Comparisons
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The 1977 Tele Custom is noted for its dynamic pickups and a neck shape beefier than modern C's, but not as large as the U-shape on the '72 RI model.
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Players note that the Fender Player II Telecaster is more comfortable due to its rolled fingerboard edges compared to the Player I series.
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Transitioning from the 9.5" radius of a Tele Deluxe to the 7.25" radius on the Custom can be challenging for some players.
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Features and functionality
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The 7.25-inch radius on the fretboard is highlighted, which might be a dealbreaker for some players who prefer flatter radii.
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The 72 Custom Telecaster is preferred for its separate volume and tone controls for each pickup, making it easier to balance the humbucker and single-coil.
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Witch-hat knobs are favored for their aesthetic appeal and numbered design, aiding in precise volume and tone control adjustments.
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Value and pricing
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Despite the Custom Shop models excelling in all aspects, some owners find satisfaction in choosing the 1977 Telecaster Custom due to its unique feel and sound, even with a significant price difference.
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A used Fender Player I Telecaster can be found for around $610, while a used Custom 72 Telecaster is priced around $760, offering different value propositions.
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In the UK, the road-worn Vintera Tele Deluxe can be found on Facebook Marketplace for £650-750, offering a budget-friendly option with two wide-range humbuckers.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 11 Reviews and 43 Ratings
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Great all rounder
Wonderful guitar, benefits from upgraded tuners, the F ones aren’t the best. Really good for all sorts of music. Lovely chunky neck. I prefer the Brandonwound Wide Range humbucker in this guitar.
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Excellent for anything from blues to jazz to rock to metal.
The Fender Telecaster is a staple guitar and slowly gaining popularity in the modern day with the revelation that it stores enough attack to be an excellent choice in Post-Hardcore metal bands, whereas it was usually only perceived to be a more Blues, Jazz or alternative-rock type of guitar.
It has a brilliant bright tone (too bright if you're sporting 9 gauge strings but beautiful at 10 and up). The Tele can do everything you need it to.
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Hammer of the honky tonk gods!
This is my girlfriend, and she’s as bright or as nasty as I want her to be, without needing a bunch of digital processing effects. Especially with the right pickups. My go-to tele has a humbucker (wired upside down) in the neck position, and a 60’s vintage tele bridge pickup. She stays tuned in open G tuning. Fantastic rock, blues and slide axe.
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My number 2
I own a 2007 model with a replacement bridge pickup (bare knuckle). Wanted one for years and it did not disappoint, super bright sounding in the bridge and full in the neck. Using both pickups together is where the guitar sounds the most unique to me, gives off a real deep yet clear tone thats perfect for rhythm playing.
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A timeless 70s sound with stunning black aesthetics
The best guitar I have ever played, definitely my go-to. I love the way both the single coil and the wide pup's sound. No real significance to why I chose a 1978, I was mostly after any 70s Tele Custom in black. Looks awesome with the all black look and maple neck.
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This is my Helecaster, nicknamed Chieftain \m/ (-_-) \m/
I got this Fender Telecaster off of Musicians Friend in early 2000's. I switched out the Fender Wide Range humbucker and the single coil for a 59 model SH-1 in the neck, and a EMG-81 in the bridge. Sounds fucking awesome \m/(-_-)\m/
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Artist usage
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He used this guitar during big day out 2000 on songs like big me and aurora.
And then I had these two Fenders. I was given a Fender B-Bender for Christmas. I played that on this song on the album called “Somedays (I Don’t Feel Like Trying).” It was the first time I ever played a B-Bender on a recording, and I really loved it. I have another 1982 Telecaster that I equipped with a Hipshot B-Bender, and this other one.
(Under the rig list, the guitar is listed as a 1982 Fender Telecaster.)
This guitar has a ash body painted in brown sunburst with white binding, rosewood fingerboard and a white pickguard. At one point a Gibson Hambucker was mounted in the neck but was later replaced with a single-coil pickup.
In this picture from Glastonbury 2008, you can see Alex playing this Telecaster during The Last Shadow Puppets performance
Used in 21st Century Breakdown tour only, in this photo, you can see Billie with 72 Tele Custom.
In this photo, Billie Joe Armstrong is playing a Fender 1975 Telecaster Custom.
A1964 Telecaster Custom that used the neck from Clapton's 1956 Stratocaster “Brownie”.
In this image, Thom Yorke can be seen using his Fender Telecaster Custom. It was used heavily during the late The Bends tour and eventually fell out of use along with his Telecaster Deluxe during the In Rainbows tour. 1996-2006
My 1972 Telecaster that I bought from Louisville Kentucky in Summer 2007. I used it at Coyote’s the night I bought it on the song “Broke”. I play “King Rat” on it too. www.johnny-marr.com/guitarchestra-2/1972-telecaster
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In this rather infamous video of The Rolling Stones performing "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" live in 1981 at Hampton Coliseum in Virginia, Keith Richards plays his beloved black 1975 Fender Tele Custom. He acquired the guitar during the 1975 Tour of the Americas, and played it for a good decade (or more) afterwards.
In this particular performance, at around the 1:10 mark a fan appears out of nowhere and rushes the stage. Keith Richards takes his Telecaster and takes a big swing at the "attacker", fending him off. He then straps the guitar back on and resumes playing, not missing a beat.
In a user-uploaded photo from a YouTube video, FINNEAS is seen playing a Fender Telecaster Custom Electric Guitar.
"The Magic Whip: Made in Hong Kong" is a short documentary about Blur's The Magic Whip. At 15:00, for example, Graham is playing a Fender Telecaster Custom. It can also be seen in this picture: https://i.pinimg.com/236x/18/b8/a0/18b8a0dcb45c60ee39b3a53b1db207cf--graham-coxon-guitar.jpg.
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In this photo, Hoppus plays a sunburst-finished Telecaster Custom with two soapbar p90s. It has a maple tele neck and rosewood fretboard. The guitar has the standard tele control plate and a hardtail bridge. The guitar also features a black pickguard
Album Usage
The Fender Telecaster Custom Electric Guitar has been featured on the following albums:
The Star Spangled Banner (Live from Super Bowl LVII)
Chris Stapleton (2023)
Life Is a Highway (2018 Version)
Tom Cochrane (2018)
The Magic Whip
Blur (2015)
Freedom At 21
Jack White & Jack White (2012)
Live At The US Festival, 1983 (Live From San Bernadino/1983)
Quiet Riot (2012)
Siempre Es Hoy
Gustavo Cerati (2002)
This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours
Manic Street Preachers (1998)
Everything Must Go
Manic Street Preachers (1996)
Mad Mad World
Tom Cochrane (1992)
Blind Melon
Blind Melon (1992)
Don't Say No (Remastered 2010)
Billy Squier (1981)
The Tale Of The Tape
Billy Squier (1980)
Love Bites
Buzzcocks (1978)
Tom Fogerty
Tom Fogerty (1972)
Genre Usage
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Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Fender Telecaster Custom Electric Guitar, it is most commonly used with the following gear.
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