The Telecaster tradition starts here. The guitar that started a musical revolution. So simple yet incredibly versatile. Since its introduction in the early ''50s professional guitarists of all musical genres have relied on the Fender Telecaster for its powerful tone and smooth playability. Today''s Standard Telecaster incorporates the best of the old and new with a fast-action maple neck cast/sealed machine heads 2 classic single-coil pickups and 6-saddle/string-through body bridge.