Looking to buy a new Fender guitar. Should I get a Stratocaster or a Telecaster?

Question

Looking to buy a new Fender guitar. Should I get a Stratocaster or a Telecaster?

Answer 1

What kind of music do you like to play? Strats are mainly used by rock guitarists and a couple of blues guitarists. Teles have more of a country sound to it but is also played by a few rock guitarists and even some jazz players.

If there's a music shop near you, go there and try a few teles and strats out and see what you like. I've also included links to MusicansFriend.com's Telecaster and Stratocaster buying guides.