Fender Standard Tele MN BPG BTB
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Fender
Standard Tele MN BPG BTB
Product Info
Article Number:
608517
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Standard Tele MN BPG BTB
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Standard Tele is a fantastic entry point to the Telecaster vibe. The poplar body gives it a unique voice – a bit more even and less overtly 'woody' than some other Teles. It’s a great choice for players wanting that classic Tele tone and feel without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Fender Standard Tele MN BPG BTB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Scale: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Nut width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Nut: Micarta
- 21 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 Player Standard Tele Single Coils
- Master volume control
- Master tone control
- 3-Way switch
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Bridge: Standard Tele body with strings through body and matt chrome steel block saddles
- Fender Standard Cast/Sealed machine heads with hex buttons
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .009-.042
- Colour: Butterscotch Blonde
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Modern 'C' neck provides comfortable playability for various hand sizes
- • Player Standard pickups deliver authentic Tele twang and clarity
- • Through-body stringing enhances sustain and improves tuning stability
CONS
- • Poplar body lacks the premium aesthetic of ash or alder
- • Maple fretboard can be a bit drier feeling compared to rosewood
- • 3-way switch limits tonal versatility compared to more complex switching systems
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
2 Player Standard Tele Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5 in (648 mm)
Frets
21 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Standard Tele with Through-Body Stringing and Steel Saddles
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Poplar generally provides a more balanced tone with less pronounced upper-midrange frequencies, resulting in a smoother, more even sound. It’s not necessarily ‘better,’ just different – more mellow than the sharper attack of ash.
Yes, it's noticeably thinner and more comfortable than the older, chunkier 'oval C' shapes. This caters to modern playing styles and offers a more accessible feel for many players.
The included Nickel Plated Steel strings are decent, but many players prefer to upgrade to strings that better suit their playing style. Swapping them out is a common and affordable upgrade to fine-tune the instrument’s voice.
