Here the hybrid end of the seventies, released in relatively few copies between 1973 and 1979, made in USA. This Deluxe Télécater intended concurencer LesPaul the mid-strato, mid-tele, euuuh half and half cast ... Gibson ... (Yes, look at the layout and the selector knobs). I know that's a lot of mid-something, I'm scratch me, not mathematicians ...

For distinguishing characteristics:
3 position selector (selector Same Gibson)
Double humbuckers (double micro)
Manche Stratocaster (or Headstock)
Telecaster body (yes)
22 frets
Fixed bridge
D-shaped handle that looks a little thick but the premium ABRD used to it very well, it is still surprisingly comfortable
Slight downside: a huge weight 4.5 kg, but with a very wide strap, leather, she is sitting on the shoulder. I hope this little Reissue palient disability.
For colors: available in "Natural Blonde" as below, Mocha (coffee color), black, when in Sunburst, White, Blue, Red rarissisme are but I have seen! ( http://www.orangeblog.fr/web/jsp/blog.jsp?page=1&blogID=31440&categoryID=3 )



aesthetic level it is 10 but it is subjective biensure

UTILIZATION

The handle is comfortable for the solo and rhythm ... that was the goal. Note, a great natural sustain.

Otherwise it is used exactly like a guitar

SOUNDS

I play with a Vox amp Cambridge15 (30watt) to preamp lamp and say ... happiness and wide-eyed of those who listen and watch (nothing to do with my talent I can assure you supposed to ...)
I Frolla AC30 sounds when coupled with all my Roland Jazz Chorus 77

3-way switch which gives its Level:

* Selector above: From the big big sound serious and bold, with beautiful natural grain ...

* Selector in center position: His phenomenal for funky rhythms and solos well Rock'n'roll.

* Selector Below: More light, but goes the sound of the amp, a bit of grain on the amp and there ... Led Zepp fan, hang your high notes, loud and wish to balance your guts ...

Finally, there's maybe 3 positions to be happy ... éhéhéh



Styles suitable for garage, punk, Rock, Blues, Hard Rock, say that I would advise against for addicts clear sound, Jazz (though) and folk style eheh then the rest depends on the amp. In short, it is rather scabby and a lot of character which makes it versatile limited level but I do not think this is a default.
A sound rarely heard (and I never before this purchase) anyway I was looking for my sound and not "how to .."

I do not use any effects or pedals except the tremolo on my amp and a Vox Wah

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years
Quality / price ratio? euuuh not cheap, expect between 1500 and 2000 euros for a period ... and 500 for the reissues ...
so do it again? No doubt, it's true that I am proud of my clunker
I put 9 because of the price