Fender Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster, Aged Natural Electro Acoustic Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Fender Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster in Aged Natural brings acoustic resonance and electric-guitar familiarity together in one versatile hybrid instrument. Its fully chambered Telecaster-inspired body combines a solid Sitka spruce top with nyatoh back and sides, creating an instrument that feels slim and familiar in the hands while still producing a genuine acoustic response.

Amplified versatility comes from two complementary pickup systems: a Fishman under-saddle transducer for acoustic-style sounds and Fender's Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker for a fuller magnetic electric character. A simple Master Volume and continuous Blend control lets you move between the two without complicated switching.

Finished in understated Aged Natural, this is a strong option for singer-songwriters, performing musicians, home recordists and electric guitarists who want useful acoustic capability without moving to a traditional full-depth acoustic guitar.

At A Glance

Feature	Detail
Brand	Fender
Model	Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster
Model Number	0973113534
Series	Acoustasonic Standard
Finish	Aged Natural
Condition	New
Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Body	Fully Chambered Nyatoh
Neck	Nyatoh, Modern Deep “C”
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Pickups	Fishman Under-Saddle Transducer + Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker
Main Appeal	Acoustic and electric textures from one streamlined Telecaster-style instrument
Best For	Singer-songwriters, live performance, recording, pop, indie and acoustic-electric crossover playing

What's Included?

• Fender Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster in Aged Natural

• 4 mm hex truss rod wrench

• ✘ No case or gig bag included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

Every new guitar sold through Fair Deal Music is checked before leaving us, with attention given to the instrument's general setup, hardware, controls and electronics.

With an Acoustasonic, both the under-saddle and magnetic pickup systems are important parts of the instrument, so the electronics and Blend control should operate correctly alongside the usual physical guitar checks.

As with any guitar, setup can shift slightly during transport due to changes in temperature and humidity. If you need advice on action, neck relief, strings or amplification after delivery, our experienced team is happy to help.

Why Choose The Fender Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster?

Genuine Acoustic Construction In A Familiar Shape

This is not simply a solid-body Telecaster with an acoustic simulator. The Acoustasonic Standard uses a braced solid Sitka spruce top and fully chambered body, giving the guitar physical acoustic resonance before the electronics are brought into the equation.

Fender And Fishman Dual Pickup System

The Fishman under-saddle transducer captures the acoustic side of the instrument, while the Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker introduces a thicker magnetic sound. Together they provide considerably more flexibility than a conventional piezo-only electro-acoustic.

Simple Volume And Blend Controls

The Standard model deliberately avoids complex voice switching. Its continuous Blend control lets you decide how much acoustic transducer or magnetic Shawbucker you want, making adjustments quick and intuitive during a performance.

Electric-Guitar Friendly Playability

A Modern Deep “C” neck, 25.5" scale, 12" radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets give the Acoustasonic Standard a familiar feel for Fender electric players. The integrated forearm and back contours further improve comfort during longer sets.

Understated Aged Natural Finish

The Aged Natural finish highlights the spruce top and suits the hybrid nature of the instrument particularly well, combining a traditional acoustic influence with the unmistakable Telecaster-inspired outline.

Key Features

• Solid Sitka spruce top

• Fully chambered nyatoh body

• Fender Stringed Instrument Resonance System

• Integrated forearm and back contours

• Nyatoh bolt-on neck

• Modern Deep “C” neck profile

• Rosewood fingerboard

• 12" fingerboard radius

• 22 medium-jumbo frets

• 25.5" scale length

• Graph Tech TUSQ nut

• Fishman under-saddle transducer

• Fender Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker

• Master Volume and Blend controls

• Rosewood modern asymmetrical bridge

• Fender cast/sealed tuning machines

• Micro-Tilt neck adjustment

• Satin urethane finish

• Chrome hardware

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster vs Acoustasonic Standard Jazzmaster

Both Standard models share the same core concept: solid Sitka spruce top, chambered nyatoh construction, Shawbucker, under-saddle transducer and simple Volume/Blend electronics. The biggest decision is physical preference. Choose the Telecaster for the more compact, familiar Tele-inspired outline; choose the Jazzmaster if you prefer its larger offset body shape.

Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster vs Acoustasonic Player Telecaster

The Acoustasonic Player Telecaster moves further up the range with a more sophisticated Acoustic Engine and three-way switching for additional selectable voices. The Standard is better suited to players who value straightforward operation and simply want to blend between acoustic and magnetic pickup sounds.

Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster vs American Acoustasonic Telecaster

The American Acoustasonic Telecaster is the premium version of the concept, with three pickup sources and five-way voice selection providing a much wider onboard sound palette. The Standard offers a deliberately more direct experience and is the stronger choice when simplicity and accessibility matter more than maximum tonal variety.

Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster vs Traditional Electro Acoustic Guitar

A conventional electro-acoustic remains the natural choice when traditional acoustic body depth, projection and unplugged performance are the priority. The Acoustasonic Standard makes more sense if you want a slimmer electric-style playing experience and magnetic pickup capability alongside acoustic tones.

Who Is The Fender Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster For?

This hybrid Fender is particularly well suited to musicians who regularly move between acoustic and electric roles.

It is a strong choice for:

• Singer-songwriters

• Solo and duo performers

• Worship musicians

• Function and covers players

• Home recording musicians

• Electric guitarists wanting acoustic capability

• Acoustic players who prefer a slimmer body

• Pop, indie and alternative musicians

• Loop-pedal performers

• Songwriters looking for new textures

• Players wanting fewer guitar changes during a live set

Looking for advice on choosing between an Acoustasonic Standard, Player, American Acoustasonic or traditional electro-acoustic guitar? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Suitable Genres And Playing Styles

The Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster is particularly useful for singer-songwriter material, pop, indie, folk-influenced music, worship, alternative and modern acoustic arrangements.

Lean towards the under-saddle transducer for acoustic-style rhythm and picked passages, then introduce more of the Shawbucker when you want additional thickness or an electric character.

This flexibility also suits looping and layered recording, where contrasting acoustic and magnetic textures can be produced from the same guitar.

How Does The Acoustasonic Standard Blend Control Work?

Unlike Player and American Acoustasonic models, the Standard Telecaster does not rely on a multi-position voice selector.

Its Blend control continuously adjusts the balance between the Fishman under-saddle transducer and Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker. Move towards the acoustic pickup for a more electro-acoustic response, towards the Shawbucker for stronger magnetic character, or use intermediate positions to combine the two.

For live players, this simplicity can be a major advantage because changing the fundamental sound requires only one control.

What Is Fender's SIRS Acoustasonic Design?

Fender's Stringed Instrument Resonance System (SIRS) is part of the physical architecture behind the Acoustasonic concept. Instead of starting with a conventional solid electric guitar, Fender uses a chambered body, resonant spruce top and specially developed internal construction.

The result is a guitar with genuine acoustic resonance while retaining the slim dimensions and familiar playing feel associated with a Fender electric. That makes the Acoustasonic fundamentally different from simply fitting an acoustic-style pickup to a conventional Telecaster.

Compatibility & Recommended Pairings

The Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster can work in several different types of rig.

Good pairings include:

• Acoustic guitar amplifiers

• Full-range PA systems

• Active PA speakers

• DI boxes

• Acoustic preamps

• Guitar modellers

• Multi-effects processors

• Audio interfaces

• Loop pedals

• Reverb and delay

• Compression

• Light overdrive and boost

An acoustic amplifier or full-range system is a strong choice when you want to preserve more of the transducer's acoustic character. Electric amplification can place greater emphasis on the Shawbucker side of the instrument.

Story & Context

Fender launched the modern Acoustasonic concept with the American Acoustasonic Telecaster in 2019, using the familiar Telecaster outline as the starting point for a new type of chambered acoustic-electric instrument.

Rather than making an electro-acoustic that simply looked slightly more like an electric guitar, Fender developed dedicated acoustic architecture alongside Fender and Fishman electronics. The range later expanded into additional body shapes and price points.

The Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster simplifies that original idea. Instead of offering numerous modelled voices and selector positions, it concentrates on the physical Acoustasonic construction and two complementary pickup systems controlled by a continuous Blend knob.

That makes it an interesting option for players who are attracted to the Acoustasonic concept itself but want a more straightforward instrument rather than the deeper electronics of the Player and American versions.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Brand	Fender
Model	Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster
Model Number	0973113534
Series	Acoustasonic Standard
Orientation	Right-Handed
Colour	Aged Natural
Body Shape	Acoustasonic Telecaster
Body Style	Acoustasonic
Body Material	Nyatoh
Body Back	Nyatoh
Body Sides	Nyatoh
Body Top	Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Finish	Satin Urethane
Rosette	Black / Aged White
Neck Material	Nyatoh
Neck Shape	Modern Deep “C”
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 305 mm
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Number Of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays	Ivory Dot
Nut Material	Graph Tech TUSQ
Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Acoustic Pickup	Fishman Under-Saddle Transducer
Magnetic Pickup	Fender Acoustasonic Standard Shawbucker
Pickup Configuration	Under-Saddle Piezo + Magnetic Shawbucker
Controls	Master Volume, Blend
Bridge	Modern Asymmetrical
Bridge Material	Rosewood
Bridge Pins	Black Plastic
Tuning Machines	Fender Standard Cast/Sealed with Hex Buttons
Hardware Finish	Chrome
Strings	Fender 70CL 80/20 Bronze .011–.052
Truss Rod	Dual-Action, Head Adjust
Micro-Tilt Adjustment	Yes

Power Requirements

The Fender Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster's onboard electronics are powered by a 9V battery.

Battery power is required when using the amplified pickup system, so keeping a spare 9V battery with your live accessories is sensible.

Connect the guitar to a suitable acoustic amplifier, PA, DI, modeller, electric guitar amplifier or audio interface using a standard ¼-inch instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict 🎵

★★★★★ 5/5

The Fender Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster in Aged Natural is a strong entry point into Fender's hybrid guitar concept, particularly for players who want the physical advantages of the Acoustasonic design without complex electronics.

Its biggest strength is simplicity. The solid spruce top and chambered body provide the acoustic foundation, while the Fishman transducer and Shawbucker give you two genuinely different amplified directions from just two controls.

Best suited for: Singer-songwriters, gigging musicians, worship players, home recordists and electric guitarists wanting practical acoustic versatility.

Customers usually upgrade from: Conventional electro-acoustic guitars, entry-level hybrid instruments or live setups that currently require separate acoustic and electric guitars.

Most commonly paired with: Acoustic amplifiers, PA systems, DI boxes, modellers, loopers, delay and reverb.

Our tip: Spend time experimenting with amplification as well as the guitar's Blend control. A full-range system reveals more of its acoustic side, while a traditional electric rig can make the Shawbucker significantly more prominent.

Showroom feedback: The uncomplicated Volume and Blend layout makes the Standard particularly easy to understand. It offers the Acoustasonic experience without asking the player to memorise multiple switch positions or voice combinations.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

From our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team can help you decide whether an Acoustasonic, conventional electro-acoustic or electric guitar is the best fit for your playing and amplification setup.

When you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment

• Competitive prices on leading music brands

• Secure UK-wide delivery

• Friendly support before and after your purchase

• A trusted independent UK music retailer with decades of experience

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Extensive experience with acoustic, electric and hybrid guitars

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Simply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster be played unplugged?

Yes. Its solid spruce top and fully chambered body give it genuine natural acoustic resonance, making it useful for quiet practice and songwriting without amplification. For performance volume, amplification will normally be required.

Is an Acoustasonic easier to play than a traditional acoustic guitar?

For many electric guitarists, yes. Its relatively slim body, 25.5" scale, medium-jumbo frets and Fender-style bolt-on neck can make the transition feel much more familiar than moving to a conventional full-depth acoustic.

Can I use electric guitar pedals with it?

Yes. Delay, reverb, compression, looping and modulation can work particularly well. Overdrive and boost are also useful when leaning towards the magnetic Shawbucker side of the Blend control.

Can it plug directly into a PA?

Yes. A suitable PA or full-range system is a natural partner for an Acoustasonic. A DI box or acoustic preamp can also provide additional control over signal level and EQ in a professional live setup.

Is the Acoustasonic Standard Telecaster suitable for recording?

Yes. Its contrasting pickup sources make it particularly useful for recording layered guitar parts. You can change the balance between acoustic and magnetic character before reaching for software processing or amplifier modelling.

How is the Standard different from the Player Acoustasonic Telecaster?

The Standard focuses on simplicity with two pickup sources and Volume/Blend controls. The Player adds a more sophisticated Acoustic Engine and three-way switching for a wider selection of onboard voices.

Should I buy an Acoustasonic or a traditional electro-acoustic?

Choose a conventional electro-acoustic if traditional acoustic projection and full-bodied acoustic feel are your main priorities. Choose the Acoustasonic if you value a slimmer electric-style feel, hybrid sounds and greater flexibility between acoustic and magnetic pickup character.

Is it suitable for singer-songwriters?

Very much so. Its ability to move from clean acoustic-style accompaniment towards stronger magnetic sounds makes it particularly useful when one guitarist needs to cover different textures across a set.

Is the Micro-Tilt neck adjustment useful?

Yes. The Micro-Tilt design allows neck angle to be adjusted without traditional shimming, giving a technician an additional way to fine-tune action and geometry during setup.