(SOLD) Fender American Standard Telecaster Natural 2012
Fender American Standard Tele, natural gloss, made in 2012. The Am Standard was a very long running and highly regarded series. This is a later version, so you get a few fun touches: six pressed saddle bridge, a belly carve and a no-load tone pot. It's got sturdy hardware and a comfy modern C shape neck, so it holds tune nicely and feels reassuring in the hands. The tone has plenty of shimmer and sparkle, with a balanced midrange and a rounded low end. If you're after a great rhythm guitar, this has a certain simplicity about it that translates really well for strummed parts. Classic look, modern convenience... can't go too wrong, right?
Model: Fender American Standard Telecaster
Made: Corona USA, 2012 (serial US12141934)
Finish: natural, gloss poly, 3-ply black guard
Body: ash
Neck: maple, maple board, 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius, modern C profile
Weight: 3.625kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender American Standard single coil x2
Case: Fender ABS hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor scuffs on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minot dimples on the back only. The back has an couple of light scuffs on the horns and some minor dimples in the elbow area and bottom corner. The sides have no major marks, just some scuffs near the jack. The front has some minor scuffs near the control plate and on the elbow area, as well as some standard play scuffs on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets are in reasonable shape with minor wear only, 7/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.