Fender Standard Telecaster MN Black Pickguard Butterscotch Blonde
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- True Telecaster DNA: crisp attack, typical twang, and excellent clarity, ideal for cutting through the mix.
- Two Fender Standard single-coil pickups with ceramic magnets and high output for very effective rock, blues, country, and indie tones.
- Immediate comfort thanks to the maple neck with a "Modern C" profile and satin finish, pleasant for chords as well as solo lines.
- String-through-body bridge with satin chrome steel saddles for good tuning stability and solid sustain.
Manufacturer Information
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A Telecaster Designed to Enter the Fender Universe
Born in 1951, the Telecaster quickly established itself as one of the first essential solid-body guitars thanks to its simplicity, reliability, and instantly recognizable sonic identity. This Fender Standard Telecaster follows that tradition by incorporating the fundamentals that made the model successful, with an approach focused on accessibility and playability: an instrument designed to start on a "real" Tele without sacrificing the Fender spirit.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
This Tele is primarily aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want a versatile electric guitar that is easy to set up and inspiring on a daily basis. Its character works particularly well in rock, blues, country, pop, funk, and indie: from sharp sounds in the bridge position to rounder rhythms in the neck position, it covers a wide range with simple ergonomics (volume, tone, 3-position selector).
The Sound
The poplar body provides a balanced response, with a clear attack and a present midrange, perfect for capturing the typical articulation of a Telecaster. The maple neck and fingerboard enhance precision, brightness, and the "snap" feel under the fingers, while promoting very direct projection. The Standard Single-Coil Tele pickups (ceramic magnets) are designed for an energetic output level: in bridge position, you get a biting and defined twang; in the middle position, a scooped and versatile tone; and in the neck position, softer attacks ideal for bluesy lines. The string-through-body bridge with steel saddles contributes to sustain and stability, while the simple electronics (master volume, master tone) allow quick tone shaping without complexity.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and tension, opt for a set of electric guitar strings in gauge .009-.042 (nickel-plated steel), approximately 0.229-1.067 mm.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Scalloped | Simple |
| Category | TL | Body | Poplar |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Yellow |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Body shape | Telecaster | Fret size | Medium Jumbo |
| Wood | poplar | Nut | Micarta |
| Body finish | glossy polyurethane | Nut material | Micarta |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 647.7 mm (64.77 cm) | Nut width | 1.6875" / 42.86 mm |
| Neck material | maple | Truss Rod | Dual-Action Head Adjust |
| Neck material (supplier indication) | Maple | Truss Rod nut | 4 mm / 0.16" (Hex) |
| Neck construction | bolt-on | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Neck finish | satin urethane with glossy urethane headstock | Pickguard | 3-ply Black |
| Neck shape | Modern "C" | Control knobs | Knurled Flat-Top |
| Neck profile type | C Shape | Bridge | Standard String-Through-Body Tele with Satin Chrome Steel Block Saddles |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Tuners | Fender Standard Cast/Sealed with Hex Buttons |
| Fingerboard inlays | Black Dot | Original strings | Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042), approximately 0.229-1.067 mm |
| Side dots | black | Pickup configuration | SS |
| Number of frets | 21 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Fender Standard Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde suitable for beginners?
This model is suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists thanks to its simple passive electronics: a master volume, a master tone, and a 3-position selector switch. The bolt-on neck with a Modern C profile has a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius. The Micarta nut width is 42.86 mm.
What tone do the pickups of this Telecaster provide?
The two Standard Ceramic Magnet Single-Coil Tele pickups deliver a defined attack. In the bridge position, the sound is biting and snappy; the neck position provides smoother attacks for blues lines. The middle position combines both pickups.
What gauge strings should be used on this Telecaster?
A .009-.042 nickel-plated steel set, approximately 0.229 to 1.067 mm, corresponds to the original factory-installed strings.
Is the bridge fixed?
The Standard Tele string-through-body bridge is fixed and uses satin chrome-finished steel saddles. The strings pass through the poplar body, a construction that contributes to sustain.
What are the scale length and number of frets?
This guitar features a 25.5-inch (647.7 mm) scale length and 21 frets on a maple fingerboard. The neck finish is satin urethane, with a gloss urethane headstock.



