A biting, thick low end and a bright, sparkling high end that rings out crisply.
And a uniquely emotional sound—possible only on this guitar—created by the half-tone combination of the rear and front pickups.
Born as the Broadcaster before the name change, this guitar already boasts over 50 years of history, yet it continues to be produced without changing its shape.
Loved for so long, it’s used by countless guitarists around the world and in Japan.
From among the innumerable Telecaster lovers, we’ll introduce some especially famous guitarists along with their characteristic sounds.
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Feature on guitarists who use the legendary Telecaster—an instrument loved even by vocalists (1–10)
Abe Futoshi
Many fans are likely captivated by his cool aura and crisp, choppy cutting style.
This is Futoshi Abe, the guitarist of THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT.
He was known for not using any effects at all during live performances.
Sadly, he passed away in 2009 at the young age of 42.
Hidenori Mukai
This is Hideto Mukai, the frontman of the rock band ZAZEN BOYS.
He has been using a Telecaster ever since his days in Number Girl, which disbanded in 2002.
He refers to his distinctive, non-standard way of fingering chords as his own “Ore-osae” (my grip).
Jimmy Page
This is Jimmy Page, who served as the guitarist for the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin.
While he’s often associated with the Les Paul, from his time with The Yardbirds through the early days of Led Zeppelin he played a Telecaster.
The guitar solo in Stairway to Heaven was performed on a Telecaster.
Keith Richards
Keith Richards, famously known as the lead guitarist of The Rolling Stones.
It’s said that he started playing guitar when he received one as a gift from his mother at age 13.
The guitar riff in the intro of The Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction” can be considered one of the great intro treasures of the 20th century.
Tomoyasu Hotei
Tomoyasu Hotei began his career as the guitarist for BOØWY and continues to perform in various groups today.
He plays a Fernandes Telecaster distinguished by its black-and-white geometric pattern—commonly known as the “G-pattern”—which has become his trademark.
The famous guitar intro in the song from this video is performed on his guitar.
Yojiro Noda
This is Yojiro Noda, the guitarist and vocalist of RADWIMPS, a rock band from Kanagawa Prefecture known for hits like “Zenzenzense.” In addition to guitar, he’s a multi-instrumentalist who can play a variety of instruments.
His signature guitar is a blue Telecaster, and in the video’s song you can see him holding a black Telecaster.
TK
He is the guitarist and vocalist of the rock band Ling tosite sigure.
His strengths lie in his sharp playing and the diverse tones he creates through effects pedals.
Many musicians likely take cues from his use of delay.
A signature model is available from the guitar manufacturer SCHECTER.