The Fender American Telecaster is a true classic. First released in 1950 as the Fender Broadcaster, the Telecaster has long been admired for its simplicity, durability, and distinctive bright tones. Used by artists as diverse as Keith Richards, Andy Summers, Prince, Jimmy Page, The Edge, Joe Strummer, Johnny Greenwood, and Tom Morello, the Telecaster is a guitar for all seasons. The modern American Telecaster features a few modern upgrades, but retains much of the same feel and sound of the original.