Made in the USA in 1988, this was one of the first American Standard Telecaster models of the new era that lasted from 1988 until 2000. Solid alder body wearing an aged "Vintage White" finish bolted to a 22 fret maple neck, it weighs 3.9kg's. Looks to be all original except for a pair of replacement unbranded pickups and a new three-way switch.
Professionally serviced prior to listing including a truss adjustment, fret polish and full setup. The frets are shiny with some light pitting but play well and have plenty of life left, the neck is straight and the truss adjusts freely. There's some general wear and tear as pictured but no breaks or repairs, a great players guitar!
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The original run of Fender's American Standard Telecaster took the underlying structure and soul of the classic vintage Telecasters that guitar players had been employing for nearly 40 years around the world and simply added a few modern refinements, bringing an iconic instrument back into the forefront of all types of music with polished American craftsmanship. A more modern "C-shaped" neck profile and innovative tone control meet in the middle with undeniable Tele twang to make for a guitar that remains the true definition of a "workhorse" while holding value three decades later. Here you'll find American Standard Telecasters with alder or ash bodies, maple or rosewood fretboards, and a slew of finishes for the first 12 years of their being.
