Lake Placid Blue on a Telecaster is one of those combinations that just works. The Affinity Tele gives you the classic two-pickup, three-way-switch simplicity that has defined the instrument since 1950, with enough refinement in the build quality to make it feel like more than a budget guitar.

The Affinity series sits above the Sonic line, and you can feel the difference in the neck and overall fit. The slim C profile is smooth and fast, the fretwork is clean, and the ceramic single-coil pickups deliver bright, articulate Tele tone with plenty of snap on the bridge and warmth on the neck. It handles country, rock, blues, funk, and just about anything else you throw at it. For players who want a reliable workhorse Tele with some visual flair, this Lake Placid Blue model is a smart pick.