telecaster

Classic Fender guitar

A Telecaster is an electric guitar made by Fender, introduced in 1950 as one of the first commercially successful solid-body electric guitars.

Its bright, twangy tone became iconic in country, rock, and blues music: He played a vintage Telecaster through a tube amp.

The name is often shortened to Tele.

guitar

Fender

Electric guitar brand

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broadcasting

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One who introduces programs

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Guitar and recording pioneer

archtop · warm · muddy

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Guitar and recording pioneer

ornate · elaborate · flashy · gaudy · overwrought

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telecast, telecasting, telecasts

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