This is a tremendous video…one that allows us to really hear the guitar in a variety of situations both clean and dirty but keeping things consistent…thanks
@@SandalGuy1 .. hey there. Yes you absolutely can get the traditional tele twang from this guitar. I absolutely love it. It’s incredibly versatile and fun to play. The neck humbucker is not very typical at all and sounds really warm and creamy. The bridge is super punchy. I highly recommend this guitar if you can get one.
It won’t disappoint. As a petite woman the playability of this neck profile is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Can play my classic tones but still have the option for more range with the humbucker. It’s a beauty for sure!!
I have the older version of this, so versatile, can do jazzy stuff with the neck but still has the telly twang from the bridge...the middle position sounds great too..
I have one of these and it's really well made and the bridge pup is the most bitey i've had with a tele.. neck pup sounds better than in my mex 72 deluxe with the same pup.. must be the tele bridge adding something.. this is a quality guitar at a good price. no sharp fret edges.. it's made perfectly which i know isn't always the case for a mexi. great guitar i will own for life.
@@dead_yami i replaced the pickups with a vintage seymour duncan in the bridge and the neck with a cunife wide range humbucker to mess around with things.. it's really just a standard tele for me with that classic bite from the bridge pup.. i have too many guitars and don't like how my time is divided between them all.. anyway it's a beautiful design and the big tele bridge gives the neck pup a tone you can't get with a standard hardtail.. the cunife's sound different as well.. try them out.. might try some brass compensated saddles next
Excellent playing. I love the beautiful jazz chords, it's a real pleasure watching. I have this exact model on order, should arrive in November 😄🎄 Christmas come early
@Luke unfortunately, it arrived with a discovered later unrepairable flaw in the neck. I had no issues with returning it, but I declined on getting a replacement. I ended up spending more $ and buying 2 American Original 50s Strats. I will only buy Made In U.S.A. from here on... just better quality product overall.
Own one (the fiesta red), great guitar. Did a few mods, like a black pickguard, CuNiFe WR (neck), Amber Blues (bridge), Mastery M3 bridge, VIPpots (550k) and black Dunlop strap locks.
Which would you suggest? With so many cool choices in this Vintera line I'm looking for a 'do everything' guitar. My band covers about 25% classic rock (think Petty to Santana ... nothing too heavy) and the rest is an eclectic makeup of cleaner tones incl pop, Motown, country & Reggae. Is there one in this line you would you recommend?
The 50/60 modified you got 4 positions plus 2 out of faze options with the s-1 switch So you got the 3 traditional tele sounds + a humbucker like sound on the 4th position Edit: the 50s has a twisted tele on the neck, which for me sounds straty
I'm pretty sure that with the selector switch in the "mid" position (both pickups) the volume controls are redundant and do not blend the pickups, like a Les Paul. This guy is using the volume control to blend the pickups here, but I don't think that is what is happening. (Edited for clarity)
I played this one and the playera Strat and also the 50s vintera Road worn tele and Strat. All great. The necks on the Road worn are better than the usa ones to me and the 70s tele is My favorite neck. It's a bit more expensive down here in Guadalajara than the states though. They want 23000 pesos which is around 1200 USD.
Great demo!! one question please: I've saw fender saying in one of their videos that the neck pickup on this one is intended to be a humbucker, and not a 'wide range'; does it mean tthat the space for the neck pick up is smaller or humbucker standard size, (it seems the original W.R had it "wider") and so, to replace it for a wide range copy like lollar regal si not possible?
Martin Svensson Damn, I just came up to this model from Squier to avoid this....what do you have to do to get a Wide Range Humbucker, Fender?! Buy a frkn Custom Shop?? Or do we legit bave to go all out vintage...?
Luey Sixty-six It’s technically impossible to reproduce the 70’s wide range pups. They used a magnet that is no longer possible to make. So yes, you have to go full vintage, and used ones fetch a high price... THAT SAID, there are some third party companies who make a boutique version that-while not the real magnet vintage thing-do strive to capture the voice and attack of the originals.
The only difference between an American Tele and a MiM Tele that the American Tele is made 150 miles away from the Mexico factory, has slightly different pickups, has "Made in Corona, California" on the headstock, and costs about $200 more.
Is there any reason for the humbucker to be in the neck position and the single at the bridge? Because the HSS strats have it the other way round... Humbucker at the bridge and a single coil at the neck. I know it doesn't really matter that much but just trying to understand how and why Fender decided to do so.
The traditional tele twangy sound is the bridge pickup to put a HB in the bridge it's no longer a Tele any other way. The way this is you've got the best of both worlds which is why Fender designed it this way back in 1972 they were trying to compete with Gibson so the HB at the neck gives it that more beefy Les Paul type vibe that was there intention, wouldn't have worked the way you suggested cause the HB would be a lot brighter in the bridge position.
Keith played one similar to this in the early 80s but not for very long I dont think.. You usually see him with a custom 52 tele that has a humbucker in the neck but not a wide range humbucker- I think these came out in like '72 or something ( the ones here are remakes of the original seth lover style wide range buckers) if I'm not mistaken. So yeah I wouldn't say it's Keith Richards signature guitar but he did eventually play a similar guitar for some live shows n stuff in the early 80s. I gotcha tho it's a tele with a broadcaster style single coil in the bridge and humbucker in the neck, I'm just giving you a hard time lol
@@dmvconartists1855 yeah, I know he plays a lot of teles. I was lucky to see him play live with the stones in 2019 so I got to see a few of his original telecasters. When I see this tele I usually think of Keith Richards because I watched a video of him playing it live doing satisfaction and that really cemented my love with Keith Richards. He just looked so cool playing that tele
It looks great but that poly finish makes it sound like it has a blanket on it! And how is an alder body synthetic nut new pickup gonna beef up what was an ash bodied bone nutted wide range tone machine?
You got a lot of different sounds out of it in this demo. I’m partial to a fuller tone so I have a les paul but definitely want one of these. Just goes to show you can still get a full tone out of a tele like this.
The deluxe version is nice if you want the fuller tone. I am a tele person though, so I crave the bridge single coil. I wish I had money for one of these...
@@bobbillnolan7644 yes, but it's still constructed like a widerange and not like a PAF, the metals used are not the same as the original CuNiFe. The metals in the original use to be abundant and now they are rare, so including them would have increased the price beyond what people would pay for a MIM. But, it's still a widerange pickup because of the difference in construction.
This is a tremendous video…one that allows us to really hear the guitar in a variety of situations both clean and dirty but keeping things consistent…thanks
Mine arrived yesterday… its a phenomenal guitar, very comfortable to play and superb pickup sounds. I’m delighted 🙏
Are you able to get traditional Tele twang sounds from the bridge?
How do you like the guitar, 1 year on? Anuthing you don't like?
Thanks.
@@SandalGuy1 .. hey there. Yes you absolutely can get the traditional tele twang from this guitar. I absolutely love it. It’s incredibly versatile and fun to play. The neck humbucker is not very typical at all and sounds really warm and creamy. The bridge is super punchy. I highly recommend this guitar if you can get one.
@@Tomtoms-tomtoms Thank you so much.
This is the One ... Been looking for this exact setup in a tele ...
It won’t disappoint. As a petite woman the playability of this neck profile is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Can play my classic tones but still have the option for more range with the humbucker. It’s a beauty for sure!!
I have the older version of this, so versatile, can do jazzy stuff with the neck but still has the telly twang from the bridge...the middle position sounds great too..
this vid just sold me on this thing, so nice to hear it clean!
The Next Episode as the intro 😂💯👌
I know right? Now I have to learn that version lmao
Look up “the edge” by David axlerod.
I have one of these and it's really well made and the bridge pup is the most bitey i've had with a tele.. neck pup sounds better than in my mex 72 deluxe with the same pup.. must be the tele bridge adding something.. this is a quality guitar at a good price. no sharp fret edges.. it's made perfectly which i know isn't always the case for a mexi. great guitar i will own for life.
Are you still happy a year later? Any new thoughts? :o
@@dead_yami i replaced the pickups with a vintage seymour duncan in the bridge and the neck with a cunife wide range humbucker to mess around with things.. it's really just a standard tele for me with that classic bite from the bridge pup.. i have too many guitars and don't like how my time is divided between them all.. anyway it's a beautiful design and the big tele bridge gives the neck pup a tone you can't get with a standard hardtail.. the cunife's sound different as well.. try them out.. might try some brass compensated saddles next
LOVE the tones on these Fenders! The playing too. Thinking this just might do the trick for my cover band.
I have one of these and I’m thinking about stringing it with flats
Love the sound of that neck pickup and the les paul tone/ vol configuration. Nice
I already have an HH and an SS Tele, but I still want this one. It just sounds too good. Great demo!
I have the Squier version and love it. 9.5 inch radius board tho. I am really considering this guitar right now. Black finish with maple looks so hot.
Are you happy with it? I am afraid I can't afford a vintera XD
@@Lalairu I haven't pulled the trigger yet. Tried an American professional telecaster that blew my mind
@@ssmedz4335 are you enjoying the Squier though? The American have must been killer for sure.
@@Lalairu its good...really good deal on the one I got. 300.00.
@@ssmedz4335 nice, I will consider it :))
Did you really just play Party in the USA? ... respect
I had this same thought
I have the one from when they were called the "Classic Series". Love it!
Love your demos! Especially in-depth! THX
Excellent playing. I love the beautiful jazz chords, it's a real pleasure watching. I have this exact model on order, should arrive in November 😄🎄 Christmas come early
@Luke unfortunately, it arrived with a discovered later unrepairable flaw in the neck. I had no issues with returning it, but I declined on getting a replacement. I ended up spending more $ and buying 2 American Original 50s Strats. I will only buy Made In U.S.A. from here on... just better quality product overall.
Jim, love your guitar reviews, thank you!
That intro. Whew! You have that baby humming!
Own one (the fiesta red), great guitar. Did a few mods, like a black pickguard, CuNiFe WR (neck), Amber Blues (bridge), Mastery M3 bridge, VIPpots (550k) and black Dunlop strap locks.
Which would you suggest? With so many cool choices in this Vintera line I'm looking for a 'do everything' guitar. My band covers about 25% classic rock (think Petty to Santana ... nothing too heavy) and the rest is an eclectic makeup of cleaner tones incl pop, Motown, country & Reggae. Is there one in this line you would you recommend?
The 50/60 modified you got 4 positions plus 2 out of faze options with the s-1 switch
So you got the 3 traditional tele sounds + a humbucker like sound on the 4th position
Edit: the 50s has a twisted tele on the neck, which for me sounds straty
Your band sounds cool. Where do you play? Love to check out the show. I 😎🎶🎸
Mark Lucas has the Fountain of Youth in his backyard
Missing Mark though ..
I’d love this one with the big headstock
4:30 ohh that jazzy tone
Love your demos. Mark was great! However, you are a seriously worthy successor.
Bro these jazzy chords 😍
Just got this guitar and it's a ma zing
IKR!
Frets sharp? Did you have to do a complete setup or was it playable to your liking out of the box?
I'd like a black switch and 3 angled brass saddles. Cool guitar.
Great playing
I'm pretty sure that with the selector switch in the "mid" position (both pickups) the volume controls are redundant and do not blend the pickups, like a Les Paul. This guy is using the volume control to blend the pickups here, but I don't think that is what is happening. (Edited for clarity)
What is the ideal amp to match with this guitar - and why is that amp ideal?
Vox AC10.
Because that's what I use.
Great video! How does the neck pickup compare to the previous reissue wrhb?
How is different from the same model I bought in 2001? The Tele 72 custom made in Mexico.
How is different from the same model I bought in 2001? The Tele 72 custom made in Mexico.
@@danhope77 might be cunife pickups.
@@simonpepper9721 I doubt it.
@@simonpepper9721 it ain't there new out and only on certain US models no Mexican.
5:02 Glad to hear some love for Party in the USA
Any reason to prefer this guitar over the American Performer SH with a coil tapping switch?
I played this one and the playera Strat and also the 50s vintera Road worn tele and Strat. All great. The necks on the Road worn are better than the usa ones to me and the 70s tele is My favorite neck. It's a bit more expensive down here in Guadalajara than the states though. They want 23000 pesos which is around 1200 USD.
Been playing 40 years so i know what's good. These vintera models are the Best Bang for buck fenders.
@@utecastronoova863 you don't miss to be able to split the hum? Don't get me wrong, this guitar sounds absolutely amazing.
Yes: The AP HUM sounds crap.
isn´t he the one who plays "always with me always with you" :)
Where can I get the loaded pick guard in Australia?
Great demo!! one question please: I've saw fender saying in one of their videos that the neck pickup on this one is intended to be a humbucker, and not a 'wide range'; does it mean tthat the space for the neck pick up is smaller or humbucker standard size, (it seems the original W.R had it "wider") and so, to replace it for a wide range copy like lollar regal si not possible?
Carlos Hernández its a fake wide range. Same size as a wdr but under neat a regular. Weird
Martin Svensson Damn, I just came up to this model from Squier to avoid this....what do you have to do to get a Wide Range Humbucker, Fender?! Buy a frkn Custom Shop?? Or do we legit bave to go all out vintage...?
Luey Sixty-six It’s technically impossible to reproduce the 70’s wide range pups. They used a magnet that is no longer possible to make. So yes, you have to go full vintage, and used ones fetch a high price... THAT SAID, there are some third party companies who make a boutique version that-while not the real magnet vintage thing-do strive to capture the voice and attack of the originals.
@@monovision566 Fender now make the CuNi Fe wide range pickups.
@@monovision566 fender and Creamery now both make the original same magnets everything but there not cheap.
This or the American performer humbuker?
The only difference between an American Tele and a MiM Tele that the American Tele is made 150 miles away from the Mexico factory, has slightly different pickups, has "Made in Corona, California" on the headstock, and costs about $200 more.
how well does it stay in tune being a 3 bolt neck? wondering if Fender reinforced it.
Should have a tilt neck adjustment too.
I dislike the neck pickup so much that I got rid of it got a custom pickguard and replaced the wide range with a lip stick pick up.
So you have a normal standard Tele now not a 72 custom.
Does "synthetic bone" mean plastic?
11:58 mother...
best looking tele !!!
What's the intro song?
It's the best looking tele there is IMO. I just cant see buying a Humbucker tele. I'd sure love to get this though.
pretty darn good review by Joe Satriani! Daaayum!
Is there any reason for the humbucker to be in the neck position and the single at the bridge?
Because the HSS strats have it the other way round... Humbucker at the bridge and a single coil at the neck.
I know it doesn't really matter that much but just trying to understand how and why Fender decided to do so.
Some say that the single coil pickup mounted to the metal bridge is what gives it its sound
The traditional tele twangy sound is the bridge pickup to put a HB in the bridge it's no longer a Tele any other way. The way this is you've got the best of both worlds which is why Fender designed it this way back in 1972 they were trying to compete with Gibson so the HB at the neck gives it that more beefy Les Paul type vibe that was there intention, wouldn't have worked the way you suggested cause the HB would be a lot brighter in the bridge position.
Superb dem.
Just needs a B5 Bigsby and it's perfect!
Basically a Keith Richards signature.
Keith played one similar to this in the early 80s but not for very long I dont think.. You usually see him with a custom 52 tele that has a humbucker in the neck but not a wide range humbucker- I think these came out in like '72 or something ( the ones here are remakes of the original seth lover style wide range buckers) if I'm not mistaken.
So yeah I wouldn't say it's Keith Richards signature guitar but he did eventually play a similar guitar for some live shows n stuff in the early 80s. I gotcha tho it's a tele with a broadcaster style single coil in the bridge and humbucker in the neck, I'm just giving you a hard time lol
@@dmvconartists1855 yeah, I know he plays a lot of teles. I was lucky to see him play live with the stones in 2019 so I got to see a few of his original telecasters. When I see this tele I usually think of Keith Richards because I watched a video of him playing it live doing satisfaction and that really cemented my love with Keith Richards. He just looked so cool playing that tele
How the fuck are the 70’s Fenders golden years!
5:03 Miley Cyrus -Party in USA 😆
It looks great but that poly finish makes it sound like it has a blanket on it! And how is an alder body synthetic nut new pickup gonna beef up what was an ash bodied bone nutted wide range tone machine?
Smoking pixie dust affects one's reasoning.
John Richard ??
@@dezionlion The notion that the poly finish is affecting the tone to a degree that you can detect it on TH-cam is simply delusional.
John Richard you have one don’t you?
Hahaha!
John Richard maybe you can tell us why it sounds so dull!
You got a lot of different sounds out of it in this demo. I’m partial to a fuller tone so I have a les paul but definitely want one of these. Just goes to show you can still get a full tone out of a tele like this.
The deluxe version is nice if you want the fuller tone. I am a tele person though, so I crave the bridge single coil. I wish I had money for one of these...
Jimmy Page got a pretty full tone out of his standard Tele on stairway amongst others.
Is the kid of the original player that reviews guitars...??
best intro
Keeeeeeeeeef!
Regulators!
A little .38 Special.....🤟🏻
It’s either bone or synthetic, can’t be both!
John Smith. jumbo shrimp
jeff bezos can really honk
Amazing guitar, but why this guy looks exactly like Joe Satriani? and plays as good, is he his cousin or sth? Amazing
That, boy it's time to go to work at a children's music school, where's Mark Lucas?
Who is here bc of Given? just me 😅
YOOOOOO!!!!!
hey
It’s not a wide range humbucker . It’s just a standard PAF style under the cover. You’re welcome
It has a wide range humbucker. Check fenders website..
@@balirambhaskar9154 : well if a large corporation say so, it must be true... get in the real world
A real wide range consists of CUNIFE
google it
@@bobbillnolan7644 they make cunifes now.
@@simonpepper9721 : yes, but they’re not fitted to vintera
@@bobbillnolan7644 yes, but it's still constructed like a widerange and not like a PAF, the metals used are not the same as the original CuNiFe. The metals in the original use to be abundant and now they are rare, so including them would have increased the price beyond what people would pay for a MIM. But, it's still a widerange pickup because of the difference in construction.
Me wants it.
Can I have it? Just DM me. Nothing wrong with a little charity.
I mean man why snoop dog
Why not
nope, he was playing the next episode
420!!
Fender 70's necks were awful ! No chance of a low action !
sounds dead
Does the neck pickup use CuNiFe magnets?
No. But you can buy one from Fender (I did).