Fender American Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar, Blizzard Pearl, Maple Fretboard Two American Standard alnico V pickups deliver the full spectrum of classic and contemporary Tele tones. The combination of bent-steel saddles, stamped-brass bridge plate, and a thinner finish undercoat contribute to this model's exceptional resonance and sustain. Hand-rolled fingerboard edges and the back of the neck being satin-finished make the neck feel fast and exceptionally comfortable.