Fender Telecaster Guitars

Welcome to the home of the original solid-body electric workhorse. The Fender Telecaster has been a cornerstone of modern music since its introduction in 1951. Renowned for its simple, robust design, legendary "twang," and incredible sustain, the Telecaster is a highly versatile tool favored by country, rock, indie, and blues players alike. As a premier authorized dealer for Fender Telecaster UK, MusicStreet is proud to offer an exceptional selection of these iconic instruments.

Every Telecaster guitar in our collection is hand-selected and undergoes a rigorous professional workshop setup (worth £75) in our Huntingdon showroom to ensure its unique playability and tone are perfectly optimized before it reaches your hands.

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USED - 2016 Fender Road Worn Telecaster - Butterscotch

£699.00

USED - 2018 Fender Custom Shop Master built (Paul Waller) '52 Journeyman relic tele s#r17600

£6,199.00

USED - 2019 Fender Custom Shop Master built (Dale Wilson) '72 Thinline Tele Heavy Relic

£7,499.00

USED - 2019 Fender Custom Shop Master built (Dale Wilson) '72 Thinline Tele Heavy Relic

£8,499.00

USED - Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Blackguard Blonde

£1,800.00

USED - Fender 75th Anniversary Commemorative Telecaster 2-Colour Bourbon Burst

£1,399.00

USED - Fender American Performer Series Tele Humbucker - Vintage White

£899.00

USED - Fender American Performer Telecaster HS RW - Aubergine

£899.00

USED - Fender American Performer Telecaster HS RW 2019 - Aubergine

£749.00

USED - Fender American Pro Telecaster - Butterscotch blonde, Maple neck

£1,299.00

USED - Fender American Pro Telecaster - Butterscotch blonde, Maple neck

£1,199.00

USED - Fender American Pro Telecaster - Two Tone Sunburst Maple neck

£999.00

USED - Fender American Professional II Telecaster - Maple Fingerboard, Butterscotch Blonde

£1,349.00

USED - Fender American Professional II Telecaster - Mercury - Rosewood

£1,199.00

USED - Fender American Professional II Telecaster - Miami Blue, maple neck

£1,839.00

USED - Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster Butterscotch Guitar

£1,250.00

USED - Fender Brad Paisley Signature Telecaster (inc hiscox case)

£949.00

USED - Fender Chrissie Hynde Telecaster®, Rosewood Fingerboard, Ice Blue Metallic

£999.00

USED - Fender Custom Shop Closet Telecaster Custom Natural

£2,999.00

USED - Fender Custom Shop Journeyman Relic 52 Telecaster - Aged Natural

£3,199.00

USED - Fender Custom Shop Journeyman Relic Post modern Telecaster - Aged White Blonde

£2,799.00

USED - Fender Deluxe Telecaster Thinline, Maple Fingerboard, Candy Apple Red

£799.00

USED - Fender Elite Telecaster Autumn Blaze

£1,250.00

USED - Fender Japanese 62 telecaster custom - Lollar loaded inc Fender custom shop gig bag

£1,299.00

Fender Telecaster Buyer’s Guide: Series & Specification Comparison

With decades of evolution, choosing between Mexican-crafted workhorses, American-made precision instruments, and Custom Shop replicas comes down to pickup voicing, neck profile, and bridge hardware.

1. Fender Telecaster Range Comparison

Fender Series	Origin	Pickups & Electronics	Neck Profile & Radius	Bridge Hardware
Player II Telecaster	Ensenada, Mexico	Player Series Alnico V Single-Coils	Modern 'C' / 9.5" Radius (Rolled Edges)	6-Saddle String-Through Steel Block
Vintera II (50s / 60s / 70s)	Ensenada, Mexico	Vintage-Style 50s/60s Single-Coils / Wide Range	Period 'U' / 'C' Shape / 7.25" Radius	3-Saddle Vintage Ashtray (Brass / Steel)
American Professional II	Corona, California (USA)	V-Mod II Single-Coils + Treble Bleed Circuit	Deep 'C' with Sculpted Neck Heel / 9.5" Radius	3-Saddle Top-Load/String-Through Brass Saddles
American Ultra II	Corona, California (USA)	Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Tele + S-1 Switch	Modern 'D' / 10"–14" Compound Radius	6-Saddle Chromed Brass with Deluxe Locking Tuners
Fender Custom Shop	Corona, California (USA)	Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster / Texas Special Pickups	Custom 10/56 'V' or '52 'U' / 9.5" Radius	Historic Spec Ashtray with RSD Precision Brass Saddles

2. Telecaster Pickup Configurations & Tonal Flavors

Traditional SS (Single-Single): The quintessential Telecaster sound. Features a high-output baseplate bridge pickup for signature bite and an articulate, bell-like neck pickup.
SH (Neck Humbucker / Bridge Single-Coil): Delivers the best of both worlds—creamy Keith Richards rock crunch in the neck while retaining full bridge twang.
Deluxe HH & Custom Thinline (Dual Wide Range Humbuckers): High-output warmth with semi-hollow acoustic resonance, ideal for indie rock, shoegaze, and heavy power chords.

The MusicStreet Workshop Setup & Bench Check Guarantee

Every Fender Telecaster purchased at MusicStreet receives a professional bench setup before it ships. Our certified techs calibrate neck relief, level frets, lubricate the nut, set your action for optimal playability, and intonate each saddle so your guitar arrives stage-ready.

Pair your Telecaster with essential accessories: explore all Fender Guitars UK, tube-driven Guitar Amplifiers, premium Guitar Straps, and Electric Guitar Strings (9s & 10s).

Frequently Asked Questions: Fender Telecaster

What is the main tonal difference between a Fender Telecaster and a Stratocaster?

The Telecaster features a solid steel bridge plate with a metal-baseplate bridge pickup, producing a punchier, thicker, and more resonant low-end twang compared to the softer, spring-reverberated "quack" of a Stratocaster's 3-pickup tremolo setup.

Why do some Telecasters have 3 bridge saddles while others have 6?

Traditional 3-saddle vintage bridges pair two strings per brass/steel barrel for classic sustain and snap. Modern 6-saddle bridges give each string its own independent saddle for microscopic intonation adjustments across all 22 frets.

What is the difference between Fender Player II and American Professional II Telecasters?

Player II Telecasters (crafted in Mexico) feature Alnico V pickups and a modern 'C' neck with rolled fingerboard edges. American Pro II Telecasters (USA-crafted) add V-Mod II pickups with treble bleed, a sculpted neck heel for higher fret access, compensated brass saddles, and an included deluxe hardshell case.

Are Telecasters suitable for rock and metal?

Yes. The bridge pickup of a Telecaster cuts through high-gain distortion with exceptional clarity and punch. Dual-humbucker Deluxe and HH models are also widely used for hard rock and heavy metal.