http://www.fender.co.uk/support/japanese_instruments.php ;-)
The first letter is probably a 'V' and not a 'U' Which would make it a 2003 or 2004 Vintage Series Telecaster
Fender produces guitars and American Standard is a series of guitars they produce. Telecaster is one in the series along with Jazz Bass and several others.
1993-94
James Root (AKA Jim Root) plays his signature Fender Telecaster, it's a bit pricy, but if your interested here's a link:http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Artist-Series-Jim-Root-Telecaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=514652
The first Fender Stratocaster was designed in 1954 by Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and Freddie Tavares.
Fender California Series was created in 1997.
R series are made in Japan 2004 - 2005.
L series, 1965.
Fender FSR (Fender Special Run) Telecasters can be produced in various locations, including the United States and overseas factories. The specific manufacturing location depends on the model and series. While some FSR models are crafted in the U.S., others may be made in Fender's facilities in Mexico or other countries. Always check the product details for the specific FSR Telecaster you are interested in for accurate information on its origin.
1990 MADE IN KOREA IN 2003...K for korea....first two numbers is year, 03 1990. Absolutely not made in Korea 2003 - these were higher speced Japanese instruments that were discontinued in the mid ninties.
Try emailing Fender directly at consumerrelations@fender.com They should be able to help you. According to Fender N9 series of numbers were designated for 1999, but some were issued in 1990 by mistake!
Are you asking how do you get a Telecaster sound from a Les paul?, or are you asking how do you get a Les paul from a Telecaster. If you want a Les Paul sound from a Telecaster, have the stock Tele single coil pickups exchanged for "humbucking" style pickups, and this will give you a sound very similar to what you're looking for..... If you're trying to get a Tele sound from a Les Paul, have an EMG series "89" pickup installed in the bridge position on the Tele. The series "89" pickup has a push-pull pot which separates the single coil (on top) from the double coil (on bottom). Use the pot in the "up" position to give you a sound very similar to the Telecaster.