It's a Fender U.S. ... (Corona, CA) with a solid ash body based on the '52 model, one piece maple neck with modern C profile (radius 9.5 "), 22 medium jumbo frets. The pickups are two Modern Vintage Tele Single ® and routing is done by a traditional three-position switch, flexible, and two controls (volume and tone) that apply to both microphones simultaneously. The bridge is an American Series Bridge steel bridges with six of the most beautiful modern chrome effect. The hardware is chrome. The finish I chose is a natural beauty that all can appreciate the quality of the wood and assemble the two parts that make up the body. The shield is white ( triple-layer with mesh). On the back of the head is applied to a small 60th Anniversary logo. From the simple, the experienced: it is a no-fault.

UTILIZATION

When I tested the guitar store, I was surprised by a slightly rough touch to a maple neck. In fact, after a few minutes of play the race got rid of a thin layer of rubber granular (presumably to protect the guitar during transport) and acquired a political enjoyable. The vibrato and legatos is with an unprecedented ease and comfort. The heel of the neck rather thick screw makes access to a shrill little harder than on a guitar shaped but it is a matter of adaptation. For ergonomics ... well it's a real Telecaster, a guitar lumberjack. Lovers of comfort, go your way: this guitar is heavy (ash wood is dense enough), no muzzle will not ease your bruised ribs or your forearm, it must not be too heavily on the edge. That's why I love this guitar and I also enjoy ironing then Stratocaster. The consideration of these disadvantages is bluffing acoustic quality of this solid body. Even empty, it rings. Do exercises unplugged is a pleasure that allows us to appreciate the spread of vibrations, perfectly homogeneous and promotes a natural sustain is nice. Trendy, well ... it's always a Telecaster.

SOUNDS

Rock, Blues, Folk, Country ... The Telecaster was invented for that. No disappointment for a guitar "basic", it is almost the ultimate guitar. There are sound racy, perhaps small but incredibly enjoyable, this bark. In acute, the twang is by appointment. In severe, the sound is pretty hot but incisive above what I expected. Middle position, you get something more than the addition of the qualities of two microphones, a snapping sound and warm, accurate and balanced. I really think I use all the possible configurations. The Delta Tone tone control provides a color palette that allows very convincing forays into a more jazzy repertoire. The only drawback is a fairly pronounced sensitivity to pests and feedback. It may need to think about using a noise gate when you push the distortion. In his clear, even at high volume, it is quiet and responds to any attack with a virulence and a bite which I can not do without. My favorite sound is obtained by plugging the guitar directly into the amp. It fits very well with my Marshall Valvestate 8240 but may speak on any amp and I look forward to a good pair of Twin Reverb. On a POD XT, it accommodates well the amp simulations for all generations, while maintaining its own character, lens, sharp, generous. This is not ideal for thrash metal, but suspected it a little. In short, if you like the sound of the Tellie, this model will not disappoint.

OVERALL OPINION

I have the Telecaster for the past 8 months. It solidifies a long-term desire to return to a basic instrument, which sounds reliable. Its stability is amazing agreement, releasing the game a lot of stress for live. To you the bends of two tones, rhythmic chattering, angry riffs. And attention to ears, the highs are monstrous! I have no complaints to make, any defects integral part of the legend of the Telecaster. The amalgam of tradition (the '52 body, the one piece maple neck, the alliance of ash and maple) and modern (22 boxes, radius comfortable, mechanical and high-precision individual bridges) is a complete success. After that, if not the queen of versatility, so it complements the essential set of a guitarist who likes to change styles. And shall secure it to my old stratocaster and my Ibanez S540 perfectly. Of course, you have to pay the price of the legend and Fender should certainly generate a comfortable margin with 1399 euros for a plate of ash and basic electronics. However, I believe that this guitar is worth the sacrifice. See for yourself. For my part, I do not regret my investment choices and I would do this without hesitation.