The Fender Telecaster - Guitar Anatomy 101

00:00 Fender Telecaster history & legacy
00:55 Body & neck
01:28 Headstock, scale length & hardware
02:02 Pickups & electronics
02:44 Where to buy Fender Telecasters

First released in 1950, the Fender Telecaster is one of the most iconic electric guitars in the world, made famous by players such as Keith Richards, Albert Collins, Jonny Greenwood, Graham Coxon, Jeff Buckley, James Burton and Bruce Springsteen.

The Telecaster's unique, instantly recognisable tone comes from a combination of it's solid "slab" body, bolt on maple neck, "string through" body and of course, it's biting twangy bridge pickup. In this bite-size beginner's guide to guitars, we dissect the Fender Tele, starting with it's history, and pointing out all the important factors that, over the years, have made it such a legendary guitar!

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[mikeg]

I only own one Tele and it's a diy build that I modded out. If I was to get another it would probably be a Schecter PT or Fastback!🤘

[plokikoki]

But I’ll buy one anyway because Dagan plays it!

[mondvlogph]

My Kind of Telecaster is Base on 1953 <3

[skylineXpert]

I would buy a squier cv or standard.
Tare it apart and paint it green on the front and lacquer the back

[SB-kwoo]

Lmao was he scratching a turd? Science ✨

[TylerJohnstonGuitar]

The Telecaster is the best sounding slab of wood you can buy.

[rickeymitchell]

How you're not gonna say one black dude that uses telecaster didn't say Prince didn't say Albert Collins muddy watters