Tele Vintage
Fender’s American Stratocaster and Telecaster remain the best-selling musical instruments in the company’s line, which is saying something, given the rich history this company has had over the past decades. Though Leo Fender is long gone, the newest American-made instruments that bear his name are a substantial testimonial to his guitar-building legacy. The present-day crop of instruments combines the best of the of the new and the old.
Never ones to rest on the past, Fender has actively interviewed a wide variety of players to see how Fender could build even better musical instruments. Leo Fender would indeed be proud, since he was perpetually concerned with the requirements of real working musicians as he built his products.
Fender sagely chose to retain the ingredients of their instruments that plainly didn’t need changing. Let’s use the Stratocaster as our first example. Still present are the Micro-Tilt neck, two point vibrato (honestly, a vast improvement over vintage designs), the four-bolt neck, 22 fret necks, 9.5″ fretboard radius, and DeltaTone circuit. So, if these elements are still present, how is the time-honored Stratocaster new?
One of the best new features is a thinner paint undercoat, which actually results in clearer tone since the wood can breathe a bit more. The neck is better as well, with a satin finish on the back, giving it a much smoother feel. The neck front, by contrast, has a gloss finish, giving the instrument a really professional look.
They also wisely resolved to refine the bridge design, incorporating beloved elements from vintage-style tremolo bridges. It has a higher mass design, which results in much improved sustain.
The recent design also includes vintage-style bent steel saddles, which aid in capturing the classic vintage Strat tone. From Buddy Holly to Jimi Hendrix, it’s all here.
While the stock Fender bridge doesn’t supply the same level of tuning security that a locking system does, for all but the most outrageous whammying the Fender system is amazingly stable.
Likewise, the Telecaster experienced superb upgrades as well, including a redesigned bridge. The Tele includes a brass plate that, when coupled with the steel saddles, provides obvious Telecaster twang!
Both guitars include a world-class TSA lock-equipped SKB case that makes airport travel a picnic, and the case is very well-designed and could take quite a punch, we bet.
With street prices under $1,200, the Fender American Standard series is a fine choice for those searching for the merger of old and new.
If you are looking for the best prices on a new or used Fender American Telecaster or Fender American Stratocaster, then there’s only one guitar shop you need to visit. Ray’s Guitar Shop has the best prices on all new and used instruments on the Internet, including all Fender Musical Instruments.
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1958 ORIG FINISH FENDER TELECASTER VINTAGE TELE BODY $8,995.00 |
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Vintage 1968 Fender Telecaster NOT Reissue Tele $8,000.00 |
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1962 ORIG FENDER CUSTOM ESQUIRE VINTAGE TELE NECK $4,950.00 |
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1974 TELECASTER – Exceptional Vintage 74 Tele – PLEK $4,699.00 |
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Fender 1968 Telecaster ‘68 Tele vintage 60s Guitar $4,500.00 |
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VINTAGE 1972 FENDER TELECASTER TELE BASS GUITAR $3,700.00 |
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1968 VINTAGE GEORGE LYNCH OWNED FENDER TELE TELECASTER $3,600.00 |
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Vintage 1971 Fender USA Telecaster Tele Guitar w/HSC $3,499.00 |
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1983 VINTAGE FENDER TELECASTER 52 REISSUE TELE USA LOOK $3,295.00 |
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VINTAGE 1974 FENDER TELECASTER CUSTOM NATURAL OHSC TELE $3,199.99 |
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Fender Antigua 1978 Telecaster Tele Vintage Guitar $2,899.99 |
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FENDER TELECASTER VINTAGE 1972 TELE ORIGINAL WITH CASE $2,899.00 |
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1958 ORIG TELECASTER VINTAGE TELE PICKUPS (both) $2,850.00 |
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FENDER TELECASTER CUSTOM VINTAGE 1973 TELE USA $2,649.00 |
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Vintage 1973 Fender Tele Custom Guitar Mocha Brown 7 lb $2,399.88 |
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Suhr Pro Series T2 T-2 Vintage Vibe Tele Style $2,065.00 |
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Suhr Pro Series T2 T-2 Vintage Vibe Tele Style $2,065.00 |
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Suhr Pro Series T1 T-1 Vintage Vibe Tele Style $2,030.00 |
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Vintage 1970s Fender Telecaster – 78 Tele – Black !!! $1,799.00 |
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NEW Fender® American Vintage 52 Telecaster Tele ‘52 $1,699.99 |
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Fender American Vintage Butterscotch Blonde Tele LEFTY! $1,599.99 |
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Fender American Vintage 52 Tele Butterscotch Blonde $1,599.00 |
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1958 ORIG TELECASTER VINTAGE TELE POT CONTROL ASSEMBLY $1,599.00 |
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1975 VINTAGE FENDER TELECASTER TELE BODY RARE ORIGINAL! $1,495.00 |
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1972 VINTAGE FENDER TELECASTER TELE NECK MAPLE LOOK USA $1,395.00 |
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1972 VINTAGE FENDER TELECASTER TELE NECK MAPLE LOOK USA $1,395.00 |
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Vintage Kluson tuners for Fender Strat or Tele 1956-57 $1,299.00 |
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Fender 52 Tele Telecaster 1952 Vintage Reissue W/ Case $1,250.00 |
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Vintage 1972 Fender Telecaster Thinline Neck Tele !!!!! $1,200.00 |
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1969 VINTAGE FENDER TELECASTER TELE BODY RARE USA LOOK! $1,195.00 |
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Antique Retro Candlestick Telephone Candle Stick Phone $99.99 For your consideration is an antique reproduction retro style candlestick telephone that is in perfect working order! This candle stick phone actually plugs into a modern telephone jack so your phone will work perfectly right out of the box! The candle stick base is ideal for placing on a desk or end table. The antique style phone features a hand-held receiver with cord, a volume switch on the bot… |
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Harley-Davidson® Tele-Glide Fork Metal Sign $14.00 You’ll love this Harley-Davidson® Metal Sign in your home or business. Makes a great gift for any Harley fan…. |
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Sherman Adams by TIME Magazine. Size 11.00 X 14.00 Art Poster Print Sherman Adams by TIME Magazine.Total Size : 11.00 inches width by 14.00 inches height.This is the Highest Quality Art Print Reproduction of the Original Work. Fully Authorized by the Artist. OnlineWall is the worlds best quality art print, poster and framing store with over 25 years custom framing experience our quality of art prints cannot be beat …. |
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JWIN JTP430WHT Caller ID Telephone with Alarm Clock $8.99 JWIN JTP430WHT VINTAGE DESIGN PHONE WITH ALARM CLOCK (WHITE)… |
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Promaster Spectrum 7 Pro Tele-Converter Lens 2x MultiCoated 4-Element Lens #2827 Minolta MD $99.49 This is for one PROMASTER SPECTRUM PRO TELE-CONVERTER LENS 2X Multi-Coated 4-Element Lens #2827 Minolta MD…. |
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The Rolling Stones STAGE logo Sticker $1.49 OFFICIALLY LICENSED. 100% brand new from the manufacturer…PERFECT!!… |
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Article: the Tele-Victorian Age This is not a book but an article, ad or vintage paper item … |
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ATARI Sears Tele-Games PONG System From The Mid 1970’s! ONE OF THE EARLIEST OF HOME VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS! An authentic ATARI/SEARS Telegames PONG Unit from the Mid 1970’s! These are RARE, and well over 30 years old now! This is one of the earliest of video game systems ever made for home use! Talk about retro! This is both, loads of fun to play with, and aestheticly pleasing! This particular model was sold exclusively at Sears Retail Stores!… |