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Published on 01/02/13 at 09:48The Fender Telecaster Modern Player Plus is Chinese but has a configuration of microphones as Swiss Army Knife: Tele humbucker (bridge), Strat single coil (middle) and Tele single coil (neck). Moreover, it has a unusual body pine. Most Teles are carved alder or ash, but it must be remembered that Leo Fender built some of the first models in Esquire pin.
Finish "Charcoal Transparent" (= coal) is original but actually much darker than most pictures, and just guess the wood grain beneath the veneer.
UTILIZATION
It is indeed a Tele for "Modern Players" seeking to make the largest possible number of tones of this classic frame: a set so comfortable and modern, with 22 jumbo frets, a maple neck in profile C, a maple fingerboard also.
Very good overall finish, everything is set to the factory.
SOUNDS
The implementation of the humbucker position humbucker will satisfy any addict gain, with enough energy to play old-school rock and even metal.
Divide the micro coil provides crystal clear sound, but with a consequent loss of output level. A boost pedal is welcome here.
In this position, combine this with the middle micro style Strat (single coil) offers beautiful clean tones and overdrive to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Hendrix and Curtis Mayfield.
Configuration Tele classic neck pickup is perfect for a light saturation blues and jazzy arrangements.
Overall, the sound of these pickups are very nice, warmer and less clattery than the Squier Classic Vibes I have elsewhere.
It should be noted that in the absence of a traditional easel, there are very few on this guitar twang characteristic of Telecasters, and it is difficult to assess the contribution of the body pine tone that Tele, compared traditional models with alder or ash.
OVERALL OPINION
In conclusion.
- Goodies:
• The price for the quality Fender.
• The variety of sounds.
• The very good playability.
- Cons:
• Configuration can be confusing microphones (for a Tele).
• The look?
Admittedly, this is not the prettiest or most typical Telecasters, but if your musical tastes range from country to metal through the good old rock 70'-90 ', this is a guitar that gives you really for your money! In rehearsals, recording sessions and on stage, the Fender Modern Player Tele Plus gives you a wide variety of sounds without using modeling.
Finish "Charcoal Transparent" (= coal) is original but actually much darker than most pictures, and just guess the wood grain beneath the veneer.
UTILIZATION
It is indeed a Tele for "Modern Players" seeking to make the largest possible number of tones of this classic frame: a set so comfortable and modern, with 22 jumbo frets, a maple neck in profile C, a maple fingerboard also.
Very good overall finish, everything is set to the factory.
SOUNDS
The implementation of the humbucker position humbucker will satisfy any addict gain, with enough energy to play old-school rock and even metal.
Divide the micro coil provides crystal clear sound, but with a consequent loss of output level. A boost pedal is welcome here.
In this position, combine this with the middle micro style Strat (single coil) offers beautiful clean tones and overdrive to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Hendrix and Curtis Mayfield.
Configuration Tele classic neck pickup is perfect for a light saturation blues and jazzy arrangements.
Overall, the sound of these pickups are very nice, warmer and less clattery than the Squier Classic Vibes I have elsewhere.
It should be noted that in the absence of a traditional easel, there are very few on this guitar twang characteristic of Telecasters, and it is difficult to assess the contribution of the body pine tone that Tele, compared traditional models with alder or ash.
OVERALL OPINION
In conclusion.
- Goodies:
• The price for the quality Fender.
• The variety of sounds.
• The very good playability.
- Cons:
• Configuration can be confusing microphones (for a Tele).
• The look?
Admittedly, this is not the prettiest or most typical Telecasters, but if your musical tastes range from country to metal through the good old rock 70'-90 ', this is a guitar that gives you really for your money! In rehearsals, recording sessions and on stage, the Fender Modern Player Tele Plus gives you a wide variety of sounds without using modeling.