Squier Bullet Telecaster

The Bullet Telecaster is the most affordable way to get real Telecaster tone in your hands. Two single-coil pickups deliver the snap, twang, and bite that the Tele has been known for since the early 1950s. There's nothing complicated here -- a volume knob, a tone knob, and a 3-way switch. That simplicity is the whole point.

The slim neck is comfortable, the build is solid for the price, and the guitar stays in tune well enough for practice and learning. The Bullet series is designed for students and beginners who need a functional instrument without overspending. If you're just starting out and the Telecaster sound speaks to you -- country, rock, punk, indie -- the Bullet Tele gets you there for less than you'd expect.