DID YOUR FAVORITE GUITAR HERO INSPIRE YOU TO PICK UP A TELECASTER? WE DON’T BLAME YOU. HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE GUITAR HEROES, AND THE GEAR THEY USE (THAT YOU CAN PICK UP TODAY AT CME!)

Grab the gear that goes along perfectly with ANY Telecaster

We love Telecasters, and we know what pairs perfectly with your new axe!

FENDER AMPLIFIERS

From the earliest days of Fender’s foray into the world of electrified music, their amplifiers have been found on stages and in studios the world over. Our full selection of Fender amps both pays homage to their storied history, and points to the future of amplified music itself!

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FENDER EFFECTS

From vintage voiced effects, to the most modern of tones, Fender’s effects are workhorses that are designed for even the most heavy duty use by today’s professionals.

FENDER STRAPS

Add an extra pop of personality to your rig by selecting the perfect strap! With iconic Fender colors & designs, and heavy duty-construction, this is the perfect detail to help your telecaster stand out in any performance!

FENDER CASES

Store your axe in style with hard cases and gig bags in both classic Fender colorways, and even colorways you can ONLY find at CME

Grab Gear to Make you Fall BACK in love with your Telecaster!

TELECASTER PICKUPS

Pickups from Fender and other manufacturers allow you to get the exact tones that you want out of your Tele!

FENDER PARTS

From bridges to tuning machines, genuine Fender parts allow you to fully customize your guitar!

Whether you're looking for more ways to make your Telecaster YOURS, or are looking for your next guitar, we can help you with that when you come into our Lincoln avenue showroom, chat with us, or give us a call!

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