This 2014 Fender American Standard Telecaster Channel Bound in Dakota Red is a striking modern take on the classic Tele design, combining the legendary Fender tone with elegant channel body binding and premium USA construction.

Built in Corona, California, the American Standard Telecaster series represents Fender’s flagship production line, delivering the classic Tele twang, exceptional playability and professional build quality that has made the Telecaster one of the most iconic electric guitars ever produced.

The Channel Bound body is a distinctive feature of this model. Rather than traditional plastic binding, Fender routed a channel into the alder body and filled it with contrasting wood, creating a smooth, elegant binding effect that highlights the guitar’s contours while maintaining a seamless finish.

Finished in Dakota Red, this guitar has a bold vintage-inspired look paired with a comfortable modern neck and classic Telecaster electronics.

The guitar features a pair of Fender Custom Shop Broadcaster bridge and Twisted Tele neck pickups, delivering everything from classic Tele bite and snap to warm, articulate neck tones suitable for blues, rock, country and indie styles.

A modern C-shaped maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard and 9.5" radius provides smooth, comfortable playability, while the 6-saddle American Standard bridge ensures accurate intonation and solid sustain.

This is a versatile professional-grade Telecaster with distinctive looks and the unmistakable sound that has defined countless recordings for decades.

Basic Specifications

Brand: Fender
Model: American Standard Telecaster Channel Bound
Year: 2014
Made in: USA (Corona, California)
Finish: Dakota Red

Body

Alder body

Channel-bound body construction

Neck

Maple neck

Modern “C” profile

Rosewood fingerboard

9.5" radius

25.5" scale length

22 frets

Electronics

Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele neck pickup

Fender Custom Shop Broadcaster bridge pickup

Master volume

Master tone

3-way selector switch

Hardware

6-saddle American Standard Tele bridge

Fender sealed tuning machines

Chrome hardware

Serial Number

US14037623

This serial format indicates:

US = Made in USA

14 = 2014 production year

Built at Fender’s Corona factory