Fender



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At the center of the Fender Electric Guitar line is the Telecaster (Tele) and the Stratocaster (Strat).  Used together or separately, these two guitars create a resonance that is recognizable throughout the music industry.

telecasterThe Telecaster became the signature instrument for early country musicians.  Dubbed as the "working mans" guitar, its clarity of tone drove to the heart of country music.  Blues and Soul guitarists like Muddy Waters and Steve Cropper used the Telecaster exclusively for large parts of their careers.  It became a staple in Rock and was used by Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen and so many others.

Strat 3 pick up design

The Fender Stratocaster is a three coil pickup design  with a floating bridge that allows players to control the tone through the use of a tremolo bar (where the Telecaster has just one pickup and a fixed bridge).  Many artists fixed the floating bridge on the Stratocaster into one position. This kept the guitar in tune and allowed for better vibration transfer of the strings to the body of the guitar.  To really hear the signature sound of the Stratocaster, Mark Knopfler's work as a member of Dire Straits comes to mind.  Knopfler used a 1961/62 Strat as his primary guitar.  The lead on Sultans of Swing  is one of many that feature the guitars trademark sound.

The difference in bridge set ups and pickups between the Strat and Tele  set off a friendly war amongst Fender enthusiasts in regards to which sounded better.  It's really a matter of personal preference.  Both the Strat and the Tele have bright clean tones.

The real difference maker in sound for these two models is the addition of the extra pickups on the Stratocaster.  By selecting either the bridge pickup, middle pickup, neck pickup or a combination  of these, sounds can range from bright and punchy, to full and mellow.

Other Fender Electric Guitar Brands to consider:

* Squier
* Mustang
* Guild
* Benedetto
* Jackson
* Charvel
* EVH guitars

A recent acquisition of Kaman Music Corp. added the Hamer brand to the Fender list.

Take a look at some great deals on Fender guitars.   To see other results for Fender  guitars try searching for the  specific brand you are looking for using the search window in the upper right corner.

Dillion Custom Shop USA Stratocaster fender pick guitar
Dillion Custom Shop USA Stratocaster fender pick guitar
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Fender Squire Electric Guitar
Fender Squire Electric Guitar
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Replacement Body Aged Nitro Fin for Fender Telecaster
Replacement Body Aged Nitro Fin for Fender Telecaster
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Fender Standard Stratocaster Fat Strat HSS FSR Orange
Fender Standard Stratocaster Fat Strat HSS FSR Orange
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FENDER USA STRATOCASTER PRISTINE WOHSC
FENDER USA STRATOCASTER PRISTINE WOHSC
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Fender Squire Stratocaster 1983
Fender Squire Stratocaster 1983
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2009 Fender Classic Player Telecaster Thinline Tele 72
2009 Fender Classic Player Telecaster Thinline Tele 72
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1998 Fender Squier Strat Stratocaster Made in Mexico
1998 Fender Squier Strat Stratocaster Made in Mexico
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Fender Stratocaster Style Tanara Electric Guitar Strat
Fender Stratocaster Style Tanara Electric Guitar Strat
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2009 Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Relic Blond
2009 Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Relic Blond
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2009 Fender® Custom Shop 51 Nocaster™ Relic Blonde Spec
2009 Fender® Custom Shop 51 Nocaster™ Relic Blonde Spec
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Fender Classic Series 60s Stratocaster Strat
Fender Classic Series 60s Stratocaster Strat
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1964 Fender Jaguar Guitar plays great 1963 1965
1964 Fender Jaguar Guitar plays great 1963 1965
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2009 Fender Custom Shop 51 Nocaster Relic Blond Twangy
2009 Fender Custom Shop 51 Nocaster Relic Blond Twangy
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Fender Nashville Deluxe Telecaster
Fender Nashville Deluxe Telecaster
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KILLER 2010 Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster Mod
KILLER 2010 Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster Mod
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1986 FENDER 62 REISSUE STRATOCASTER
1986 FENDER 62 REISSUE STRATOCASTER
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MINT Fender® Custom Shop 1952 Tele™ Relic Dakota Red
MINT Fender® Custom Shop 1952 Tele™ Relic Dakota Red
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Fender Squier Strat Stratocaster
Fender Squier Strat Stratocaster
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fender strat with mighty mite scalloped neck
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2010 Fender® CS 52 Tele™ 3 Tone Sunburst Relic Humbuck
2010 Fender® CS 52 Tele™ 3 Tone Sunburst Relic Humbuck
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2010 Fender® Custom Shop 52 Tele™ Blond Handwound Pups
2010 Fender® Custom Shop 52 Tele™ Blond Handwound Pups
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1976 FENDER STRATOCASTER NATURAL WOOD GRAIN
1976 FENDER STRATOCASTER NATURAL WOOD GRAIN
Paypal   US $355.00
2010 Fender Custom Shop 1952 Tele Super Relic Sunburst
2010 Fender Custom Shop 1952 Tele Super Relic Sunburst
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1988 Fender USA James Burton Signature Tele Olympic Pea
1988 Fender USA James Burton Signature Tele Olympic Pea
Paypal   US $750.00
2009 Fender American Standard Tele 3 Tone Sunburst MINT
2009 Fender American Standard Tele 3 Tone Sunburst MINT
Paypal   US $900.00
2009 Fender Custom Shop® 1956 Strat® Relic 2TS Sunburst
2009 Fender Custom Shop® 1956 Strat® Relic 2TS Sunburst
Paypal   US $2,550.00
Replacement Body Neck Hardware 4 Fender Telecaster
Replacement Body Neck Hardware 4 Fender Telecaster
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2009 Fender®Custom Shop 1956 Strat™Relic™ Sunburst
2009 Fender®Custom Shop 1956 Strat™Relic™ Sunburst
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2009 Fender Custom Shop® 1956 Strat® Relic Black
2009 Fender Custom Shop® 1956 Strat® Relic Black
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Fender Light Ash Stratocaster
Fender Light Ash Stratocaster
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2009 Fender Custom Shop 56 Strat Relic 2 Tone Sunburst
2009 Fender Custom Shop 56 Strat Relic 2 Tone Sunburst
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2009 Fender Custom Shop1956 Strat Relic 2 Tone Sunburst
2009 Fender Custom Shop1956 Strat Relic 2 Tone Sunburst
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2009 Fender Custom Shop® 1960 Strat® Relic VintWhite
2009 Fender Custom Shop® 1960 Strat® Relic VintWhite
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