Recently lucky enough to get my piece of 70th Broadcaster heaven second hand and practically mint. Geez they are sweet. Playing it through a Fender Mustang GTX 100. They're an amazingly versatile and affordable amp. I feel like I've died and gone to heaven.
Great video. I love my 70RI Broadcaster. You mentioned that the first models were Nocasters and they didn't have truss rods. Actually, the Nocasters came after the Broadcasters as a result of Leo Fender receiving a "cease and desist" letter from Gretsch because they had a drum kit called "Broadkaster". Leo complied and just cut the Broadcaster part of the decal and that became the Nocaster. It was also the Esquire than had no truss rod.
I love this guitar I have it for a year, had not enough time for it, despite the lockdown etc. because my father became ill (Alzheimers) so I have to take care for him but last few weeks more and more I am getting a grip on it and I am loving this one. Think I will never part from this one...its so clear sounding and don't think its just for country.....man this guitar can play really heavy too. On a marshall amp and litle overdrive is already get you going. Let allone if you have more effects or better amps...man I am so glad with this guitar.
Just got a great deal on the Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition version of this for 3700 bucks. I run that bad boy through my Line 6 Spider. Eat your heart out Roy Buchanan!
Beautiful work, Brett. My first electric was a blonde Japanese 'Emperador' Tele, bought second hand in 1976, and I've loved them ever since. Patiently waiting for one of these to come up second hand.
That guitar rings and sings. Brilliant. EDIT; one year later: I got lucky this week and bought one of these in mint, unplayed condition with all the goodies for great price. Very happy with it. In the two books I have on vintage Fenders, all the real broadcaster seem to be more of the butterscotch color. The early Esquires, which came out before the Broadcasters are mostly this lighter color. Regardless of cosmetics, this is a wonderful guitar.
I love my broadcaster ! It's such an awesome guitar. Everything about it is perfect: look, feel, neck, pickups... 1 year after purchasing it, it's still honeymoon phase :p
Man, I love this. I could eat that guitar for breakfast! Would you mind if I'm going prick-mode for a second? When you said the earlier nocasters didn't have a truss rod...., not true, unless you meant the earliest 1 and 2 PU Esquires. It can't be true, because nocasters were in fact broadcasters with a clipped off decal and thus made later. Doesn't matter. You perfectly demonstrated a guitar that is so perfect that even after 70 years they still make 'em. I love your playing! ❤️
They're a bit pricey, I'll admit, Gerry. But the fun factor is very great. And rock 'n' roll is all about fun (even if some have forgotten that). I hope the Edwards family and all their friends have a great Christmas. Thanks for chiming in!
I just ordered mine on reverb. Can’t wait t get it. I like the way you show off this guitar. A lot of the ones I’ve seen are custom shops that are worn and got the blend already which these you have to do yourself. They really should have gave the whole control plate set up with the blend for the price. What would it cost them. For the blend do you just put in the piece they give you ?
Those 70th anniversary issues are just amazing! Would be interesting to hear this side by side with your esquire? Both killer. :) All the best to you over the holiday season and stay healthy & happy over the New Year. Don't knock steamy Brisvegas...try Townsville for all year round 30s. 😂 Southerners have no idea, says me who spent the bulk of my life in Melb. 🔨 Cheers man. 🎸🎸🎸
@@BrettKingman Hehe...after some heavy rains a few days earlier followed by the heat I can imagine!! Looking forward to the side by side will be really interesting., I'm sure others will think likewise. 😎 I've only got an HS tele, so either on my radar, albeit at the top end of my budget. Otherwise, it's a MIJ Jazzmaster hee! Thanks. 🎸🎸🎸
Nice work Brett. You really make that Broadcaster talk, kudos to your playing. Love those neck pickup country tones. I have just treated myself to a Nashville Deluxe Tele in Daphne Blue. Have you ever played one, I'd be interested to get your thoughts on them. Merry Christmas to you and yours, keep the great videos coming. Cheers.
Hi Paul. Thanks for the kind words. It's just good fun, really. No, I've never played a Nashville Deluxe Tele. But I'd be keen to one day. They sure look cool. All the best to you and your family. Cheers, B.
Don’t know why they shipped these out the standard wiring, it makes it a Tele, not a Broadcaster. I know they give you the kit to convert, but come on man! They advertise it as a broadcaster anniversary!
Question: Are we hearing a mic’d speaker/amp, or is it recorded directly from the axefx? What are you listening to in the room as you play? Always sounds great by the way.
Axe-FX III direct to Logic Pro X. I monitor through Blue Sky Media Desk 2.1 desk monitors. They're pretty austere but flat and true and they've served me well for over 2000 videos. Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas to you.
I’m not trolling but, I have one of these and cannot bond with it. I love Teles,maybe that’s why I hate it. It’s not a tele. Neck too fat, pickups too icepick thru the head. But there is one thing I like about it, it weighs 6lbs.
Yes I think there’s a lot to be said here with your post, A true “tele fan“ will realize quickly this IS a Broadcaster! Does that mean it’s better or less than the models after it(?) not necessarily. I’m more of an acoustic player but I just bought this because I believe the pickup system bests a tele and I love the difference in tone... also a huge tele history buff so this Anniversary piece is a no brainer. Rave on✅
I don't think that's true at all. It's a little girthier than the 60s necks but not nearly has full-on as an old Jeff Beck neck, and probably the most comfortable Tele neck I've ever played. If I could afford to buy them as after-market replacements for all of my other Teles, I would.
The best Fender I’ve ever owned. I have had it since it’s release and it makes me smile every time I pick it up.
Yeah, me too.
Recently lucky enough to get my piece of 70th Broadcaster heaven second hand and practically mint. Geez they are sweet. Playing it through a Fender Mustang GTX 100. They're an amazingly versatile and affordable amp. I feel like I've died and gone to heaven.
Great video. I love my 70RI Broadcaster. You mentioned that the first models were Nocasters and they didn't have truss rods. Actually, the Nocasters came after the Broadcasters as a result of Leo Fender receiving a "cease and desist" letter from Gretsch because they had a drum kit called "Broadkaster". Leo complied and just cut the Broadcaster part of the decal and that became the Nocaster. It was also the Esquire than had no truss rod.
I’ve had mine for just over a year now and still love the heck out of it. Feels and sounds amazing.
They are really great. Mine is 3.2 kg and the neck is more of a D type than a U. The resonance acoustically is phenomenal :)
I love this guitar I have it for a year, had not enough time for it, despite the lockdown etc. because my father became ill (Alzheimers) so I have to take care for him
but last few weeks more and more I am getting a grip on it and I am loving this one. Think I will never part from this one...its so clear sounding and don't think its
just for country.....man this guitar can play really heavy too. On a marshall amp and litle overdrive is already get you going.
Let allone if you have more effects or better amps...man I am so glad with this guitar.
Just got mine two days ago,barely been able to put it down. Loving everything about it so far. Very good review btw
Just got a great deal on the Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition version of this for 3700 bucks. I run that bad boy through my Line 6 Spider. Eat your heart out Roy Buchanan!
I have a 60th and it's pretty incredible.
It’s become my number 1 I love the tone and feels perfect in my hands
Same effect with each new guitar 😂
Beautiful work, Brett. My first electric was a blonde Japanese 'Emperador' Tele, bought second hand in 1976, and I've loved them ever since. Patiently waiting for one of these to come up second hand.
That guitar rings and sings. Brilliant. EDIT; one year later: I got lucky this week and bought one of these in mint, unplayed condition with all the goodies for great price. Very happy with it. In the two books I have on vintage Fenders, all the real broadcaster seem to be more of the butterscotch color. The early Esquires, which came out before the Broadcasters are mostly this lighter color. Regardless of cosmetics, this is a wonderful guitar.
Beautiful simple guitars with honest tone. Nice work showcasing what it does.
I love my broadcaster ! It's such an awesome guitar. Everything about it is perfect: look, feel, neck, pickups... 1 year after purchasing it, it's still honeymoon phase :p
Man, I love this. I could eat that guitar for breakfast!
Would you mind if I'm going prick-mode for a second? When you said the earlier nocasters didn't have a truss rod...., not true, unless you meant the earliest 1 and 2 PU Esquires. It can't be true, because nocasters were in fact broadcasters with a clipped off decal and thus made later.
Doesn't matter. You perfectly demonstrated a guitar that is so perfect that even after 70 years they still make 'em. I love your playing! ❤️
You are, of course, correct. I'd only just put the Esquire down (another great one!). All the best to you.
You prick! Just kidding your comment was on point! Love it ty
I picked mine up in late 2021. Love it!
The tones.
The passion.
The chops.
Happy Christmas / Holidays to you.
Cheers 🍻
Happy Christmas to you, James. Thanks for your support and kindness during 2020. See you next year. :)
I've been seriously considering one of these. You're swaying me more towards the trigger pull.
Pull the trigger...You only live once...🎁
@@JBG949 with CoVid still rampant, that's more true than ever. Thanks, and merry Christmas.
@@gerryjamesedwards1227 Merry Christmas to you too Sir!
They're a bit pricey, I'll admit, Gerry. But the fun factor is very great. And rock 'n' roll is all about fun (even if some have forgotten that). I hope the Edwards family and all their friends have a great Christmas. Thanks for chiming in!
If you have the money, do it. It's limited edition and super cool. I have one on order.
That tele twang ...sweet
Happy Holidays. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous guitar
I just ordered mine on reverb. Can’t wait t get it. I like the way you show off this guitar. A lot of the ones I’ve seen are custom shops that are worn and got the blend already which these you have to do yourself. They really should have gave the whole control plate set up with the blend for the price. What would it cost them. For the blend do you just put in the piece they give you ?
Can you please repeat what effect unit your playing through. I love it !!!
Those 70th anniversary issues are just amazing!
Would be interesting to hear this side by side with your esquire? Both killer. :)
All the best to you over the holiday season and stay healthy & happy over the New Year.
Don't knock steamy Brisvegas...try Townsville for all year round 30s. 😂 Southerners have no idea, says me who spent the bulk of my life in Melb. 🔨
Cheers man. 🎸🎸🎸
Cool idea. I'll do the comparison. I love Brisbane. Man, it was steamy up there on the weekend, though. Whoa!
@@BrettKingman Hehe...after some heavy rains a few days earlier followed by the heat I can imagine!!
Looking forward to the side by side will be really interesting., I'm sure others will think likewise. 😎
I've only got an HS tele, so either on my radar, albeit at the top end of my budget. Otherwise, it's a MIJ Jazzmaster hee!
Thanks. 🎸🎸🎸
Enjoying your videos.
Do you prefer the 70th Broadcaster or 70th Esquire?
Thanks
what's the name of tune at @07:26? BTW awesome tone sir! great guitar with your tone making skill makes it heaven
Nice work Brett. You really make that Broadcaster talk, kudos to your playing. Love those neck pickup country tones. I have just treated myself to a Nashville Deluxe Tele in Daphne Blue. Have you ever played one, I'd be interested to get your thoughts on them. Merry Christmas to you and yours, keep the great videos coming. Cheers.
Hi Paul. Thanks for the kind words. It's just good fun, really. No, I've never played a Nashville Deluxe Tele. But I'd be keen to one day. They sure look cool. All the best to you and your family. Cheers, B.
@@BrettKingman Thanks for taking the time to reply Brett. Cheers.
Don’t know why they shipped these out the standard wiring, it makes it a Tele, not a Broadcaster. I know they give you the kit to convert, but come on man! They advertise it as a broadcaster anniversary!
Question: Are we hearing a mic’d speaker/amp, or is it recorded directly from the axefx?
What are you listening to in the room as you play?
Always sounds great by the way.
Axe-FX III direct to Logic Pro X. I monitor through Blue Sky Media Desk 2.1 desk monitors. They're pretty austere but flat and true and they've served me well for over 2000 videos. Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas to you.
Brett ! The Van Halen pin up is gone !
Got one.. :)
Man when you flying me out to jam! Hahah let's make a vid together. Heheheheheh
Brett what song is the descending arpeggiated melody you are playing through the leslie sim ?
Rolling Stones.
Yeah, that was a very rough reading of "Let It Loose" - Stones, Exile On Main Street.
@@BrettKingman thanks Brett
Hey Brett, do you still play your Artist TC59?
No, I moved it on to a friend the day after the shoot.
@@BrettKingman I gotcha. Thanks
5:15 - So is that a fake truss-rod access port behind the nut then Brett?
That should be the blank end of the so-called skunk stripe I would imagine
Blank end is right. It is just a little piece put in there. Looks real clean though. I love my 70th anni broadcaster.
i think you male any tele sound good
I’m not trolling but, I have one of these and cannot bond with it. I love Teles,maybe that’s why I hate it. It’s not a tele. Neck too fat, pickups too icepick thru the head. But there is one thing I like about it, it weighs 6lbs.
Yes I think there’s a lot to be said here with your post, A true “tele fan“ will realize quickly this IS a Broadcaster! Does that mean it’s better or less than the models after it(?) not necessarily. I’m more of an acoustic player but I just bought this because I believe the pickup system bests a tele and I love the difference in tone... also a huge tele history buff so this Anniversary piece is a no brainer. Rave on✅
A “man sized” neck? Lol
Can't play a thick neck. Heard the broadcaster neck is like a baseball bat.
I don't think that's true at all. It's a little girthier than the 60s necks but not nearly has full-on as an old Jeff Beck neck, and probably the most comfortable Tele neck I've ever played. If I could afford to buy them as after-market replacements for all of my other Teles, I would.
I would do the same with all my teles too along with these pickups Brett. I’m not really into huge necks but this feels right
Don't buy a Gibson Les Paul then.
Neck isn't that bad. People just talk trash