Here’s a proper workhorse with some flash — the 2016 Fender American Elite Telecaster in Autumn Blaze Metallic. This model was Fender’s top-tier modern Tele before the Ultra Series came along, packed with all the clever tweaks you could ask for while keeping that timeless Tele silhouette.
It features the brilliant 4th Generation Noiseless pickups, offering pure Tele tone without the hum, plus the S-1 switching system that opens up extra series and parallel combinations for loads of tonal flexibility. The compound-radius rosewood fretboard and Modern “C” to “D” neck profile make it incredibly comfortable to play, and that pearloid guard against the orange metallic finish just pops in person.
Fully set up and playing beautifully — this one’s as ready for stage as it is for the studio.