An American Standard Telecaster with a thin-skin lacquer finish and unique neck plate, so what? So it's one fo the nicest standard production Fender Teles we've played for a long time. Join the party.

A great performer, especially for modern rhythm styles but loses a little of the classic Tele identity in the process. The new saddles subtly change the Tele character – not bad but different.

Anime fans with fingertips well worn by guitar strings, your time has come. Fender is commemorating the forthcoming Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time with a limited-edition "Asuka" Telecaster.