Fender Elite Telecaster 2017, Twilight Burst

This 2017 Fender Elite Telecaster has a flame maple top over a light 7.4 lb alder body, and it’s a great example of a modern Tele that still feels and sounds like the real thing. The neck starts as a comfortable “C” near the nut and fills out to a “D” higher up. With the compound radius, chording feels easy in the lower positions and you can bend freely up top without notes fretting out. The ebony fingerboard adds a smooth feel and a crisp, snappy attack. The V-Mod pickups deliver classic Tele twang with a touch of extra push, and the S-1 switch opens up extra pickup combinations, including a thicker, fuller voice. With locking tuners for tuning stability and its original hardshell case, it’s a versatile, gig-ready Tele that’s hard to put down.