Best Fender T Style Guitars 2026

Premium Fender t style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Country For Blues For Rock For Punk For Indie For Alternative

BRANDS: Fender Harley Benton Squier Larry Carlton Suhr Reverend ESP Maybach Schecter FGN Ibanez PRS

Fender 60 Tele Custom Black JM Relic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 60 Tele Custom Black JM Relic

by Fender

Rock Indie Punk

Key Feature:

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for jazz
• Limited tonal variety

Fender 60 Tele Custom Black JM RelicElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelBody: AlderNeck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodNeck...

⭐ 4.4/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 604827

$6,104

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Fender 52 Tele MN White Blonde CC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Fender 52 Tele MN White Blonde CC

by Fender

Rock Blues Alternative

Key Feature:

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✓ PROS

• Classic Telecaster twang
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

• Single-coils prone to hum
• Less comfortable body edges

Fender 52 Tele MN White Blonde CCElectric GuitarBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack Micarta fingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 620360

$4,949

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Fender Standard Tele LRL WPG OWT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Fender Standard Tele LRL WPG OWT

by Fender

Punk Indie Blues

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Classic Telecaster twang
• Great note definition

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• Less comfortable body edges

Fender Standard Tele LRL WPG OWTElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian laurelWhite dot...

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608519

$659

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Fender Player II Mod Tele RW HGM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Fender Player II Mod Tele RW HGM

by Fender

Indie Alternative Blues

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Bridge pickup can be harsh
• Limited tonal variety

Fender Player II Mod Tele RW HGMElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 609030

$1,099

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Fender 52 Telec MN Black Closet Cl. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Fender 52 Telec MN Black Closet Cl.

by Fender

Punk Blues Country

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Great note definition

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for jazz
• Single-coils prone to hum

Fender 52 Telec MN Black Closet Cl.Electric GuitarBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack Micarta...

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 620356

$4,949

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Fender 60 Tele CAR JM Relic RW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Fender 60 Tele CAR JM Relic RW

by Fender

Punk Alternative Country

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Classic Telecaster twang
• Great note definition

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable body edges
• Bridge pickup can be harsh

Fender 60 Tele CAR JM Relic RWElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 604818

$5,609

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Fender 60 Tele BLK JM Relic RW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Fender 60 Tele BLK JM Relic RW

by Fender

Country Indie Alternative

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• Bridge pickup can be harsh

Fender 60 Tele BLK JM Relic RWElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 604813

$5,609

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Fender 53 Tele Relic 2CSB LTD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 53 Tele Relic 2CSB LTD

by Fender

Rock Indie Blues

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable body edges
• Single-coils prone to hum

Fender 53 Tele Relic 2CSB LTDElectric GuitarLimited editionBody: AshBolt-on neck: AA flamed mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 621724

$5,499

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Fender Hybrid II RAW ASH Tele VNT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Fender Hybrid II RAW ASH Tele VNT

by Fender

Alternative Country Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic Telecaster twang

✓ PROS

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
• Great note definition

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for jazz
• Limited tonal variety

Fender Hybrid II RAW ASH Tele VNTElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite dot...

⭐ 5.0/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 620109

$1,759

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Fender Standard Tele MN WPG AMM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Fender Standard Tele MN WPG AMM

by Fender

Country Alternative Indie

Key Feature:

• Classic Telecaster twang

✓ PROS

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
• Great note definition

✗ CONS

• Single-coils prone to hum
• Limited tonal variety

Fender Standard Tele MN WPG AMMElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608515

$659

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Fender Player II Mod Tele RW DSK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Fender Player II Mod Tele RW DSK

by Fender

Country Blues Alternative

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Great note definition
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for jazz
• Bridge pickup can be harsh

Fender Player II Mod Tele RW DSKElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite dot fingerboard...

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 609027

$1,099

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Fender 51 Nocaster Relic NBL MN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 51 Nocaster Relic NBL MN

by Fender

Country Punk Blues

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

• Single-coils prone to hum
• May lack warmth for jazz

Fender 51 Nocaster Relic NBL MNElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelTwo-piece body made of ashOne-piece "Plain...

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 604781

$6,159

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Fender Caballo Tono Ligero Relic TRO - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Fender Caballo Tono Ligero Relic TRO

by Fender

Indie Punk Alternative

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• Single-coils prone to hum
• Limited tonal variety

Fender Caballo Tono Ligero Relic TROElectric guitarCustom Shop modelType: Semi-hollowBody: Selected ashOne-piece neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 621232

$5,939

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Fender 67 Tele Black JM Relic - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 67 Tele Black JM Relic

by Fender

Alternative Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Great note definition

✗ CONS

• Bridge pickup can be harsh
• May lack warmth for jazz

Fender 67 Tele Black JM RelicElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelTwo-piece body: AlderNeck: "Plain Grain"...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 611589

$5,664

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Fender 52 Tele MN Butterscotch Bl. CC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Fender 52 Tele MN Butterscotch Bl. CC

by Fender

Alternative Punk Rock

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable body edges
• Single-coils prone to hum

Fender 52 Tele MN Butterscotch Bl. CCElectric GuitarBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack Micarta...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 620343

$5,829

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How to Choose the Best T Style Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced t style guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Fender 60 Tele BLK JM Relic RW

Fender 53 Tele Relic 2CSB LTD

Fender Hybrid II RAW ASH Tele VNT

Fender Standard Tele MN WPG AMM

Fender Player II Mod Tele RW DSK

Fender 51 Nocaster Relic NBL MN

Fender Caballo Tono Ligero Relic TRO

Fender 67 Tele Black JM Relic

Fender 52 Tele MN Butterscotch Bl. CC

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