Fender Telecaster Special

$999.99 Price Tier: Standard

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In the Solid Body Electric Guitars category, Fender Telecaster Special is priced in the upper end of the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

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Experience the legendary sound and feel of a true classic with the Fender Telecaster Special. Crafted for the discerning musician, this American-made beauty combines tradition with innovation, ensuring every note you play is steeped in the iconic Telecaster heritage. The Texas Special single-coil pickups deliver that unmistakable Tele twang with an added edge, perfect for cutting through any mix whether you're on stage or in the studio. The alder body offers a balanced tone, while the maple neck and fingerboard provide smooth playability and durability, making it ideal for everything from searing solos to intricate rhythm work.

Fender's unique Greasebucket tone control is a standout feature, allowing you to roll off highs without muddying your sound with excessive bass. This feature gives you precise control over your tone, ensuring clarity and presence without sacrificing volume. The vintage-style 3-saddle string-through-body bridge enhances sustain, giving your music that lasting resonance that Fender is known for. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring guitarist looking for an instrument that will grow with you, the Fender Telecaster Special offers an unbeatable combination of style, substance, and sound.

Key Features:

American-made quality with classic Telecaster design
Alder body for balanced tone
Maple neck and fingerboard with jumbo frets for enhanced playability
Texas Special single-coil pickups for iconic Tele twang
Greasebucket tone control for precise tone shaping
Vintage-style 3-saddle string-through-body bridge for superior sustain

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Fender American Special Telecaster review | MusicRadar

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The Fender American Special Telecaster shines as a value-packed, tone-rich instrument. With a wonderful neck and great sound, it strikes a perfect price-to-quality balance. The build quality is impressive, with a classy sunburst finish and functional design. Its sound clarity and versatility, from bright bridge tones to warm neck pickups, make it ideal for various styles. However, the limited color range and less impressive gig bags are minor drawbacks. Overall, it offers excellent American quality at a reasonable price, making it a standout choice for budget-conscious Fender enthusiasts.

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brian_krashpad

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about 9 years ago

A great inexpensive MIM Telecaster

I bought this for peanuts used. This is a model made for 2 or 3 years in the '90's. Fender Mexico. Neckbucker coil splits for cool five-way switching, one of my most tonally versatile guitars (along with my Peavey T-60, which also coil-splits, and adds a phase switch too).

I actually gig this guitar more than I do my Fender AVRI '52 Telecaster, despite that the USA guitar is much more expensive.