Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster Steel Blue Electro-Acoustic Guitar, (Used)

The Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster in Steel Blue is a forward-thinking electro-acoustic hybrid guitar designed for players who want acoustic character, electric-style playability and stage-ready versatility in one instrument. Built in the USA, the American Acoustasonic Telecaster combines a hollow Telecaster-inspired body, Fender and Fishman-designed Acoustic Engine electronics, and a familiar electric guitar feel, making it ideal for modern guitarists who move between acoustic and electric textures.

This pre-owned example is finished in Steel Blue and is listed in Good condition, meaning it shows noticeable cosmetic wear but remains fully functional. It does not include a case, making it a strong option for players who want the sound and flexibility of an American Acoustasonic Telecaster without paying full new-price money.

With its blendable acoustic voices, onboard magnetic pickup and responsive lightweight body, the Acoustasonic Telecaster is well suited to live performers, recording musicians, worship players, singer-songwriters and electric guitarists who need convincing acoustic-style sounds without switching instruments mid-set.

Condition Overview

Good Condition

This Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster is in Good condition. This means it shows noticeable cosmetic wear from previous use, but remains fully functional and ready to play.

Good condition is ideal for players who want a reliable, usable instrument and are less concerned about purely cosmetic marks.

What’s Included?

✔ Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster Steel Blue
✔ Built-In Rechargeable Electronics System

✘ No Case Included
✘ No Original Gig Bag Included
✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This guitar is listed in Good condition, so it may show visible signs of use such as light dents, small marks, finish wear, surface scratches or general handling wear.

No specific faults or modifications have been provided for this listing. The guitar has been checked for playability and functionality before sale.

Fair Deal Inspection & Assessment

This pre-owned Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• Electronics tested
• Acoustic Engine voices checked
• Magnetic pickup checked
• Output jack tested
• Controls checked
• Frets inspected
• Tuners checked
• Bridge and hardware inspected
• General playability assessed

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

This guitar has been assessed for playability, with the following checked where required:

• Action checked
• Neck relief checked
• Frets inspected
• Tuning stability checked
• Electronics tested
• Hardware checked

Please note that guitar setup can sometimes shift slightly during delivery due to changes in temperature and humidity. We take this into account during our checks, but wood can naturally move in transit, particularly with hollow or acoustic-style instruments.

Why Choose The Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster?

Acoustic And Electric Sounds In One Guitar

The American Acoustasonic Telecaster is designed for players who need flexibility. Fender describes it as using a Fender and Fishman-designed Acoustic Engine to deliver different acoustic body and tonewood combinations, along with electric rhythm sounds. This makes it a practical choice for players who want to move between acoustic-style textures and electric-leaning tones without changing instruments.

Ten Blendable Voices

One of the biggest strengths of the Acoustasonic Telecaster is its range of voices. The onboard system offers ten body style and tonewood combinations, controlled through the 5-way switch and Blend knob. This gives players a wide tonal palette for live sets, recording sessions and songwriting.

Three-Pickup System

The American Acoustasonic Telecaster uses a three-pickup configuration made up of a Fishman under-saddle transducer, a Fishman Acoustasonic Enhancer and a Fender Acoustasonic Noiseless magnetic pickup. This combination helps the guitar move between acoustic response, body resonance and more electric-style sounds.

Comfortable Electric Guitar Feel

For electric players, the Acoustasonic Telecaster feels far more familiar than a traditional full-bodied acoustic guitar. It features a 25.5" scale length, Modern Deep C mahogany neck, 12" ebony fingerboard radius and 22 narrow tall frets, giving it a comfortable and responsive feel for both rhythm playing and lead lines.

Strong Choice For Live Performance

For live musicians, this guitar solves a very real problem: switching between acoustic and electric tones during a set. Instead of carrying multiple instruments or relying on external modelling, the Acoustasonic Telecaster gives you a streamlined stage tool with multiple sounds built in.

Distinctive Steel Blue Finish

The Steel Blue finish gives this model a modern, premium look that suits the Acoustasonic concept perfectly. It stands apart from more traditional natural acoustic finishes while still retaining the familiar Telecaster-inspired outline.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster vs Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster

The American Acoustasonic Telecaster offers a more premium USA-made specification, a wider sound set and a more advanced feature set than the more affordable Acoustasonic Player Telecaster. The Player model is a great entry into the Acoustasonic range, but the American version is better suited to players who want the fullest Acoustasonic experience.

Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster vs Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocaster

The Acoustasonic Stratocaster offers a different body shape and feel, while the Telecaster version has a more direct, focused character and the familiar single-cut Tele-inspired design. Players who already enjoy Telecaster ergonomics may find this version especially comfortable.

Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster vs Traditional Electro-Acoustic Guitar

A traditional electro-acoustic guitar may offer a more conventional unplugged feel and acoustic body resonance, but it will not usually provide the same electric-style playability or voice-switching flexibility. The Acoustasonic Telecaster is better suited to players who need multiple plugged-in sounds and a slimmer, stage-friendly format.

Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster vs Solid-Body Electric Guitar

A solid-body electric guitar will usually be the better choice for high-gain tones and traditional electric pickup sounds. The Acoustasonic Telecaster is designed more for players who need acoustic-style tones, light electric textures and flexible performance sounds in one instrument.

Who Is It For?

Beginner Players

This is a premium instrument and may be more advanced than most beginners need as a first guitar. However, for a committed beginner who wants one high-quality instrument that can cover acoustic and electric-style roles, it could be an inspiring long-term choice.

Intermediate Players

Intermediate players will benefit from the flexibility of the Acoustasonic design. It is particularly useful for guitarists who perform live, write songs, record at home or want a single instrument that can cover a wide range of clean, acoustic and lightly driven tones.

Professional Players

Professional musicians will appreciate the stage practicality, USA build quality and quick tonal switching. It is a useful tool for function bands, worship teams, theatre pits, acoustic sessions, recording work and performers who need dependable acoustic-style sounds in a compact electric-feeling format.

Suitable Genres And Uses

This Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster is well suited to:

• Singer-songwriter performance
• Worship music
• Pop
• Country
• Folk
• Indie
• Acoustic rock
• Function band sets
• Theatre and pit work
• Home recording
• Live looping
• Session work
• Players who need acoustic and electric textures from one guitar

Why Choose An Acoustasonic Hybrid Guitar?

An Acoustasonic hybrid guitar is designed to solve a common problem for modern players: needing both acoustic and electric-style sounds without constantly changing instruments. In live settings, switching guitars can slow down a set, complicate stage layouts and increase the amount of equipment needed.

The Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster gives players a more streamlined solution. Its hollow body produces an unplugged acoustic response, while the onboard Acoustic Engine and pickup system provide a range of amplified tones for live and studio use. The result is an instrument that feels familiar to electric guitarists but offers far more acoustic-style flexibility than a standard solid-body electric.

For players who perform in multiple styles, use looping pedals, lead worship, write songs or record layered parts, this kind of guitar can be extremely useful. It is not simply a replacement for a dreadnought acoustic or a traditional Telecaster; it is a performance tool designed to sit between those worlds.

Looking for advice on choosing the right electro-acoustic guitar, hybrid guitar or live performance setup? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context: Fender Acoustasonic Innovation

The Acoustasonic range represents one of Fender’s most distinctive modern guitar developments. Rather than creating a conventional acoustic-electric guitar, Fender designed the American Acoustasonic Telecaster to combine familiar electric guitar ergonomics with acoustic-inspired sounds and digital sound-shaping technology.

At the heart of the instrument is Fender and Fishman’s Acoustic Engine, which allows players to access a range of body-style and tonewood-inspired voices from a single guitar. Fender also uses its Stringed Instrument Resonance System, known as SIRS, to help the hollow Telecaster-inspired body respond naturally and project acoustically.

The result is an instrument aimed at the modern working guitarist: compact, stage-friendly, versatile and built to cover sounds that would normally require more than one guitar.

Technical Specifications

Power Requirements

The Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster uses an onboard rechargeable electronics system. It is charged via USB, rather than using a traditional 9V battery system.

A charging cable or power adaptor has not been listed as included with this guitar.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

Fair Deal Music is a family-run independent music retailer founded in 1987 and is Birmingham’s largest independent music store. With over 6,000 Excellent Trustpilot reviews and a long-standing reputation for helpful, musician-led advice, we aim to make buying pre-owned instruments as straightforward and reassuring as possible.

When you buy a pre-owned guitar from Fair Deal Music, it is checked by our team before leaving the shop. Our staff are musicians themselves and can offer honest advice by phone, online or in-store, whether you are choosing your first serious guitar, upgrading to a professional instrument or looking for a versatile live performance tool.

We offer fast UK delivery, secure online ordering and a large Birmingham showroom where you can browse new, used and vintage guitars, amps, pedals, keyboards, drums, PA equipment and accessories. We also buy, sell and trade pre-owned gear, helping musicians move equipment on and upgrade with confidence.

FAQ

Is the Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster an acoustic or electric guitar?

It is a hybrid instrument. It combines an acoustic-style hollow body and acoustic-inspired electronics with electric guitar playability and a magnetic pickup.

What condition is this guitar in?

This guitar is in Good condition, meaning it shows noticeable cosmetic wear but remains fully functional.

Does this Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster include a case?

No. This guitar does not include a case.

Is this the USA-made American Acoustasonic model?

Yes. This listing is for the Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster model.

What colour is this guitar?

This guitar is finished in Steel Blue.

Is the Acoustasonic Telecaster good for live performance?

Yes. It is particularly useful live because it allows players to access multiple acoustic and electric-style tones from one guitar.

Does it sound like a traditional acoustic guitar?

It can produce a range of convincing acoustic-style plugged-in tones, but it is best understood as a hybrid performance instrument rather than a direct replacement for a large-bodied traditional acoustic.

Can electric guitar players adapt to it easily?

Yes. The neck, scale length, body shape and playing feel are very familiar to electric guitarists, especially players used to Fender-style instruments.

Does it need batteries?

No traditional 9V battery is used. The American Acoustasonic Telecaster uses a rechargeable onboard electronics system.

Is it suitable for recording?

Yes. It is useful for recording because it gives access to multiple acoustic-style and electric-style textures from a single instrument.

Can I use it with pedals?

Yes. It can be used with pedals, especially reverb, delay, modulation, compression and light drive. For best results, choose pedals and amplification that suit acoustic/electric hybrid instruments.

Can I try it at Fair Deal Music?

Fair Deal Music has a large Birmingham showroom, and our team can offer advice on electro-acoustic guitars, hybrid instruments and Fender Acoustasonic models.