Fender Standard
About the Fender Standard Series
Load Up on Fender Classics for Under $600 Each
The Standard Series opens the door for even more players to know the joy of owning a genuine Fender guitar or bass. This collection narrows the gap that once existed between high-end Squiers and entry-level Fenders, such as the Classic Vibe and Player II.
With nearly 20 finish options across five instrument models priced under $600, the Standard Series offers timeless Fender sound and style at an irresistible value. Even better, each model proudly bears the Fender logo.
Are you eager to get your hands on Fender’s greatest hits without breaking the bank? Want to expand your tonal horizons and grow your instrument collection inexpensively? Discover for yourself why the Fender Standard series is turning heads with guitar and bass players at Sweetwater and across the map.
What Is the Fender Standard Series?
The Standard series offers no-frills versions of Fender’s most celebrated models, including the Telecaster, the Stratocaster, the Precision Bass, and the Jazz Bass. This makes Fender Standards a great choice not only for newcomers to the Fender fold but also for experienced Fender fans looking to explore new sounds and expand their collections inexpensively.
Available Models:
- Fender Standard Telecaster: George and Leo’s genre-hopping guitar icon remains a favorite today for everyone from Nashville country pickers to Midwest-emo math tappers.
- Fender Standard Stratocaster: The sound that launched a thousand music careers! We’re talking Hendrix, Mayer, McCready, Raitt, Johnson, and Beck, just to name a few.
- Fender Standard HSS Strat: A specially voiced bridge humbucker adds searing leads and aggressive chugs to this versatile Strat’s bag of tricks.
- Fender Standard Precision Bass: Bass legends such as James Jamerson and Sting have found their sounds in the punchy, growly tone of Fender’s first electric bass of the ’50, the P Bass.
- Fender Standard Jazz Bass: The fast action and clear sound of the ’60s J Bass has inspired greats such as Jaco Pastorius, Geddy Lee, and slap bassist Larry Graham.
Highlights of the Fender Standard Series
Fender Standard guitars and basses feature select poplar bodies and come in several striking, tour-grade finish options. Each model sports a speedy, satin-backed maple neck in a comfy Modern “C” profile with a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and medium-jumbo frets for superior handling. Sealed-gear tuners, satin chrome saddles, and high-output ceramic pickups complete the package.
Who Is the Fender Standard Series For?
The Standard line of Fender guitars and basses offers tremendous value for a variety of players, including:
- Newcomers seeking quality instruments to kick-start their guitar or bass journeys
- Students longing for genuine Fenders to take them further in their craft
- Professionals who want dedicated Fenders for the stage or their practice spaces
- Modders looking for inexpensive axes to customize and make their own
- Any player who wants an affordable guitar with the recognizable Fender spaghetti headstock logo
Where Is the Fender Standard Series Made?
Fender Standard guitars and basses are carefully crafted in Indonesia (CII) using the same engineering and quality standards Fender is famous for. Fender pairs well-regulated overseas manufacturing with a limited selection of models and configurations to help keep costs down while passing the savings on to you.
Find Your Next Fender Standard at Sweetwater
Ready to take your seat at the Fender table? Join the ranks of numerous Sweetwater guitarists and customers who have found their sound in a Standard series instrument. Use the shop filters on this page to quickly sort by body style, price, and more. Or, if you don’t know where to begin, call your Sales Engineers for a personalized recommendation based on your needs, your tastes, and your budget.