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Best Telecaster Style Guitars Made In United States in 2024
Here are the top Telecaster style guitars made in United States . Guitars made in the USA have the reputation of being the best instruments you can get. This statement isn't as accurate as a few years ago, but you should still expect top-quality from a guitar made in this country.There are affiliate links on this page that may earn us a commission if you purchase after clicking. We are members of the Amazon Associates Program, and many others. However, we compare each guitar against each other under the same parameters, so this doesn't influence our scoring.
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6 Prices - New from $2,699.99 > From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" to 14" Fretboard Radius Alder body Maple neck
Maple fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
6 Prices - New from $2,699.99 > From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" to 14" Fretboard Radius Alder body Maple neck
Maple fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Fender Custom Double Tap Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesFender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Floyd Rose HH
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Locking Nut Top Brand Pickups S-1 Switch Pickups Tremolo Compound Radius Fretboard Retainer Bar No Expensive Woods No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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2 Prices - New from $5,400 > From Fender Custom's 2020 Artisan series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius 4A Figured Koa top Chambered 2-Piece Fiji Mahogany with 4A Figured Koa Top body 4A Roasted Flame Maple neck
Round-Lam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Reverse Nocaster Bridge with Brass RSD Saddles bridge '60s Oval C Bolt-On neck
21 Jumbo frets
Vintage Style with Tortoise Shell Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
2 Prices - New from $5,400 > From Fender Custom's 2020 Artisan series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius 4A Figured Koa top Chambered 2-Piece Fiji Mahogany with 4A Figured Koa Top body 4A Roasted Flame Maple neck
Round-Lam Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch Reverse Nocaster Bridge with Brass RSD Saddles bridge '60s Oval C Bolt-On neck
21 Jumbo frets
Vintage Style with Tortoise Shell Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesFender Custom Artisan Koa P90 Telecaster
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Weight Relief Compound Radius Fretboard Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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3 Prices - New from $2,499.98 > From Charvel's 2016 USA Select series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Alder body Quartersawn Maple neck
Maple fretboard Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: DiMarzio PAF Pro DP151 (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 5-way Switch Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Charvel-Branded Die-Cast tuners See all specs and compare >
3 Prices - New from $2,499.98 > From Charvel's 2016 USA Select series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius Alder body Quartersawn Maple neck
Maple fretboard Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: DiMarzio PAF Pro DP151 (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 5-way Switch Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking 2-Point Tremolo bridge Charvel Speed Bolt-On neck
22 Jumbo frets
Charvel-Branded Die-Cast tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesCharvel USA Select San Dimas Style 2 HH FR
Made in United States Locking Nut Top Brand Pickups Tremolo Compound Radius Fretboard Retainer Bar Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Expensive Woods No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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2 Prices - New from $3,199 > From Washburn's 2020 Nele series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Figured Maple top Swamp Ash body Birdseye Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Bill Lawrence L-250 (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage Stack (STK-T1N) (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 6-way Switch Gotoh GTC201 bridge Washburn Nele Bolt-On neck
22 Medium frets
Grover Exclusive 18:1 Gold tuners See all specs and compare >
2 Prices - New from $3,199 > From Washburn's 2020 Nele series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" Fretboard Radius Figured Maple top Swamp Ash body Birdseye Maple neck
Ebony fretboard Bridge pickup: Bill Lawrence L-250 (Humbucker/Passive) Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage Stack (STK-T1N) (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs 6-way Switch Gotoh GTC201 bridge Washburn Nele Bolt-On neck
22 Medium frets
Grover Exclusive 18:1 Gold tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesWashburn Nele Deluxe
Made in United States Expensive Wood Black Tusq XL Nut Top Brand Pickups Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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7 Prices - New from $2,399.98 > From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" to 14" Fretboard Radius Ash body Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive) Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles bridge Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
7 Prices - New from $2,399.98 > From Fender's 2021 American Ultra series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" to 14" Fretboard Radius Ash body Maple neck
Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive) Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles bridge Augmented “D” Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesFender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster
Stainless Steel Frets Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Ivory Tusq Nut Top Brand Pickups S-1 Switch Pickups Compound Radius Fretboard No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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1 Prices - Used from $1,595 > From Fender Custom's 2020 American Custom series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius 2-Piece Select Ash body 2A Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
Round-Laminated Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Tele Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive) Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Seth Lover SH-55 (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch '58-'63 Tele Bridge with Brass RSD Saddles bridge 1960 Oval C Bolt-On neck
21 Narrow Tall frets
Sperzel Die-Cast with White Pearloid Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
1 Prices - Used from $1,595 > From Fender Custom's 2020 American Custom series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius 2-Piece Select Ash body 2A Roasted Birdseye Maple neck
Round-Laminated Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Tele Single-Coil (Single Coil/Passive) Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Seth Lover SH-55 (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch '58-'63 Tele Bridge with Brass RSD Saddles bridge 1960 Oval C Bolt-On neck
21 Narrow Tall frets
Sperzel Die-Cast with White Pearloid Buttons tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesFender Custom American Custom Tele
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Compound Radius Fretboard Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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7 Prices - New from $2,909.99 > From Fender's 2020 Artist series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
7.25" Fretboard Radius Ash body Maple neck
Maple fretboard Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage Stack Tele STK-T3B (Single Coil/Passive) Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Stack Strat STK-S2 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage Mini HB (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch 6-Saddle Telecaster Bridge with Glaser Bender System bridge Late 60s C Bolt-On neck
21 Vintage Tall frets
Sperzel Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
7 Prices - New from $2,909.99 > From Fender's 2020 Artist series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
7.25" Fretboard Radius Ash body Maple neck
Maple fretboard Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage Stack Tele STK-T3B (Single Coil/Passive) Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Stack Strat STK-S2 (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Vintage Mini HB (Humbucker/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch 6-Saddle Telecaster Bridge with Glaser Bender System bridge Late 60s C Bolt-On neck
21 Vintage Tall frets
Sperzel Locking tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesFender Brent Mason Telecaster
Locking Tuners Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Coil Split Pickups Strap Lock Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No Compound Radius Fretboard No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
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2 Prices - New from $4,900 > From Fender Custom's 2020 Artisan series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius Burl top 1-Piece Vintage Michigan Mahogany body 3A Roasted Flame Maple neck
Round-Laminated Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop P90 (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch 6-Saddle Hardtail with Pat. Pend. Saddles bridge 1960 Oval C Bolt-On neck
21 Narrow Tall frets
Vintage Style tuners See all specs and compare >
2 Prices - New from $4,900 > From Fender Custom's 2020 Artisan series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
9.5" to 12" Fretboard Radius Burl top 1-Piece Vintage Michigan Mahogany body 3A Roasted Flame Maple neck
Round-Laminated Rosewood fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop P90 (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch 6-Saddle Hardtail with Pat. Pend. Saddles bridge 1960 Oval C Bolt-On neck
21 Narrow Tall frets
Vintage Style tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesFender Custom Artisan Maple Burl Dual P90 Telecaster
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Compound Radius Fretboard Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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4 Prices - New from $3,840 > From Fender Custom's 2020 Time Machine series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
7.25" to 9.5" Fretboard Radius 2-Piece Select Ash body 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple neck
1-Piece Maple Neck fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50/'51 Blackguard (Single Coil/Passive) Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50/'51 Blackguard (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele with Barrel Brass Saddles bridge 1957 Soft V Bolt-On neck
21 Narrow Tall frets
Vintage Style tuners See all specs and compare >
4 Prices - New from $3,840 > From Fender Custom's 2020 Time Machine series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
7.25" to 9.5" Fretboard Radius 2-Piece Select Ash body 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple neck
1-Piece Maple Neck fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50/'51 Blackguard (Single Coil/Passive) Neck pickup: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50/'51 Blackguard (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele with Barrel Brass Saddles bridge 1957 Soft V Bolt-On neck
21 Narrow Tall frets
Vintage Style tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesFender Custom '52 Telecaster
Made in United States Expensive Wood Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Compound Radius Fretboard Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Locking Tuners No Neck-Through Build No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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7 Prices - New from $1,199.99 > From Fender's 2019 American Ultra series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" to 14" Fretboard Radius Alder body Maple neck
Maple fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive) Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles bridge Ultra Modern D Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners See all specs and compare >
7 Prices - New from $1,199.99 > From Fender's 2019 American Ultra series Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
10" to 14" Fretboard Radius Alder body Maple neck
Maple fretboard Bridge pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive) Neck pickup: Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele (Single Coil/Passive) 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs 3-way Switch 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles bridge Ultra Modern D Bolt-On neck
22 Medium Jumbo frets
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) tuners See all specs and compare >
Strengths & WeaknessesFender American Ultra Telecaster
Locking Tuners Made in United States Bone Nut Top Brand Pickups Series Split Pickups Compound Radius Fretboard Cheap Fret Wire (NS) No Expensive Woods No Neck-Through Build No Weight Relief No Luminescent Inlay No Tremolo No 21:1 Tuner Ratio No Strap Lock
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