FENDER BENDER
Regardless of what your needs are, you’ll have a lot of fun finding the best Telecaster for your style. The Tele is one of the world’s most iconic electric guitars, and as such, there’s a huge choice within the range. The Fender Telecaster was the very first mass-produced solidbody electric guitar, and has a widespread appeal that is only rivalled by a few other companies and buildS.
The Fender Tele has graced recordings from rock ‘n’ roll trailblazers like Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones, right the way through to Danny Gatton and James Burton. Even modern guitar masters like Slipknot and Radiohead are riding the Tele train. What this means is that you’ll be in good company if you decide to invest in one of the axes in this guide.
Beyond this intro, you’ll find some very tempting options in the Telecaster stable, whether you’re a beginner player or die-hard Fender fan. But before we unveil our pick of the best Telecasters, let’s take a look at what to expect.
WHAT IS THE BEST TELE AROUND?
Our top picks for the best Tele starts with the Fender American Professional Telecaster: a seriously beautiful and versatile guitar that pays homage to the originals while bringing them right up to date. If you’re currently shopping for a top-level American-made Telecaster, the
