Telecaster
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| Fender Telecaster | |
| |
| Manufacturer | Fender |
| Period | 1952 — present |
| Construction details | |
| Body Type | Solid |
| Neck Join | Bolt-on |
| Woods used | |
| Body | Alder or Ash |
| Neck | Maple |
| Fretboard | Maple, Rosewood |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | 3/6 Saddle |
| Pickups | 2 Single coil |
| Colours Available | |
| (Standard 2006 Tele) Wine, Black, Chrome Red, Brown Sunburst, Electron Blue, Artic White | |
The telecaster or "tele" was the first mass produced guitar. It was created by Leo Fender. Features include a bolt on neck, a single cutaway design and a 25.5" scale.
Tone
The tele is noted for its sharp, 'twangy' sound and bright tone. This is attributed to the bridge pickup.
