Thanks for the review! My daughter, a relative beginner, bought this as her first electric guitar. While we did take it in and have it set up, the action was not bad out of the box. The guys at the shop were impressed with the Seymour Duncan pick ups used and how straight the neck was. We did have to replace the output jack. It became loose. Seemed cheap. Now new with a nice snap plugging in. Best thing as a smaller girl playing, this guitar is light and thin, perfect. Thanks for showing what the guitar can do with the heavier distorted sound as that is the direction my daughter wants to play.

@juligan01

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the input and best of luck to your daughter!

I just ordered this same guitar yesterday. Can’t wait for it to get here, thanks for a good review. As for setting up guitars, I have to set up every guitar that I buy. I enjoy setting them up, I find it relaxing

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Hey, great demo on this beautiful guitar!!

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great demo, and great sounding guitar! I might have to pick one up!

@juligan01

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Your smile at 2:30 said it all man. Glad you love it. I need one now. thanks.

@juligan01

5 ай бұрын

It’s a nice addition!

Excellent review, thanks. Nice to hear lots of playing and not too much talking. Also nice to hear lots of CLEAN playing so we can hear the actual guitar. I've been thinking about getting one of these for a while now - primarily because I have small hands, and I read somewhere that the neck is quite thin and easy to play. Thanks for covering a few jazz tones. While I'm not really a jazz player, I do have leanings in that direction, and it was the one thing I wasn't too sure about. You confirmed that it will do the trick. I generally play an Ibanez 335-style, which I LOVE the sound of, but it can be hard for me to finger some of the more complex chords. I also have a Strat Elite, but I don't play it as much, I think because I'm leaning more towards the warmer tones as I get older. Anyway, thanks again. Good job!

@simonwilliams7608

Жыл бұрын

Great playing, BTW. Such versatility!

@juligan01

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I just bought the amber one from a small shop and had the same issues with set up. I had to give the neck a half turn of relief then set up the action. Pups were way too low so I raised them to Fender specs and still playing and getting them dialed in. The 15.75" neck radius plays smooth and fast. Also had to tighten the nut on the output jack as it was loose. Something I will keep an eye on and use a little Loctite if it becomes a problem. This guitar is a joy to play once everything is right. Unless you buy from a store that will set it up,I would advise having it done. Or do as I did and learn how to do it yourself. Just takes a few tools and some patience and you'll save money in the long run.

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input!

This guy deserves wayyy more subs than he's got

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Sir. You are a monster. Great playing, may grab one bc of your great review. Thanks

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I purchased one of these in 2017 from GuitarGuitar Birmingham UK absolutely perfect set up and performance. God bless U.S.A. and Fender.

@juligan01

5 ай бұрын

💯

Great review’ getting mine this week’

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Enjoyed your playing. Just ordered one from Sweetwater.

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Thank you sir for your review, bought the amber one after watching it 🤟

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Jazz tone was great. Very nice guitar. Good review. Thanks for sharing

@juligan01

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I really honestly like the split coil, nearly all the time.

Really Like this Guitar have a Fender Stratocaster, love them clean sounds of course, but damm can't believe these guitars come with those two killer Pickups!! ''Great Vid btw''..thinking of buying me one of these...

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it.

I love this guitar. Got my crimson back in 2005. Put in a set of Kerry King EMG pups a few years ago 🤘🏾

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@KF-eq3vw

Жыл бұрын

I want to buy this guitar but can’t decide between the black cherry and the crimson. I think his is black cherry?

@MrJohnnyDistortion

11 ай бұрын

​@@KF-eq3vw Get both. 😃

Nice review, I’d love to see a video where you jam for a while. Really put it through the paces with a backing track or something.

@juligan01

8 ай бұрын

I’ll try to work on it.

I've got one too. Both pickups are very responsive to the tone knob, so it's easy to dial in a specific tone. And it's way more comfortable than a standard (I guess some would say a "real") tele.

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s lighter and has a thinner neck.

@Creaulx

3 жыл бұрын

Just picked one of these up - used - and can't wait to try it out on my Katana 100 and Blues Junior! Very comfortable and a great complement to my real Tele. Switches and pots are a bit cheap, may replace them.

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

@@Creaulx I was thinking about replacing some of the hardware as well. I think the pickups are great though.

@Creaulx

3 жыл бұрын

So far, I love it. So versatile, love the fast neck, and it sounds amazing through a good amp. Cranked it today through my Blues Junior and am in love. Such a perfect second guitar.

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

@@Creaulx I would love to hear how it sounds through that amp. It sounds great through my Hot Rod Deluxe.

Nice tone, Bro.

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Such a good looking guitar

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Sounds great. Nicks licks too!

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video. Great playing. I was planning in getting a FTM HH like that one, but since you said your tech told you the neck had "issues" (apart from the fact that the action that was really high and that particular issue was probably fixed be adjusting the rod and lowering the individual saddles), I'm now having cold feet. Would you mind elaborate as to what the luthier said about those issues? I am a player who likes the action down low on his guitars. Thanks in advance.

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think the actual neck had issues. He just adjusted the truss rod and lowered the action and it plays fine now.

@riviere123

3 жыл бұрын

@@juligan01 Thank you for the quick reply. I guess I misinterpreted what you said. I had to return a Gibson Firebird a few weeks ago because the tune-o-matic bridge was at the lowest setting and the action was still not to my liking. Since the neck was a neck-thru (neck-thru and set/glued necks cannot be shimmed like bolt-on necks) and since the rod had been adjusted to its limit, there was nothing else one could do (except for very costly repairs to the whole guitar). Again; great playing! Cheers!

@rd400d

2 жыл бұрын

wanna know who really has a neck problem? lol

Nice jazz riffs! Brought out my stink face

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just got one also. Same one. Plays nice.

@juligan01

5 ай бұрын

Nice!

I super love the tone of this Guitar, and I love to play neo-soul RnB, do you use tremolo pedal for this one? Since that guitar doesn't have the tremolo bar? Great guitar you have!

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

I mostly use my Strat for soul for that reason.

I have a one with a spalted maple top,, an absolute dream guitar, although I am going to change the tuners out as they let teh rest of it down.

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was thinking about changing some of the hardware as well.

Thanks for the honest review! Weight wise, is it on the heavy or the light side?

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Mine is about 6 pounds.

@abrigospardos

2 жыл бұрын

@@juligan01 Thanks!

Hey I have a question, im thinking of Buying this guitar and im wondering if The single coil pickups have The same twang as The regular telecaster. Good video man

@juligan01

Жыл бұрын

No, they’re not the same, but pretty close. Split coils always sound thin to me.

I think you've sold me on this guitar, but got damn dude you could make a squier sound worth it 👌.

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Do you think this would be a great beginners guitar? Or you think it's too much to handle? I like all styles of music. Classic rock and some metal. Country too. Anyway great playing and nice demo!

@juligan01

Жыл бұрын

If you have the budget, go for it. It’s very easy to play, but you will have to take it to a guitar tech to have it set up.

@BloodySoup74

Жыл бұрын

@@juligan01 Thanks for the reply! Yes I would definitely do that.

@MrJohnnyDistortion

11 ай бұрын

I always suggest a high quality guitar with a very flat fingerboard radius and slim neck profile for beginners to learn fingerboard mechanics and hand/finger synchronization easier. This is a great choice.

Nice tone. What's the amp?

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

I’m using a Mustang LT25 practice amp but it sounds way better through my Hot Rod Deluxe.

i could be wrong so don't quote me. but i think the bridge pup is a Pearly Gates Plus. basically a Pearly Gates with a few hundred more winds and an Alnico 5 instead of an Alnico 2. a PG but louder.

@juligan01

6 ай бұрын

The Fender website just says Pearly Gates but it could be.

@fistovuzi

6 ай бұрын

@@juligan01 as a guitarist i've always believed in specialization. right instrument for the song and all that, changing guitars 3 or 4 times a set and i'm trying to whittle it down to two. i use Teles of various makes and modifations, and Gretsch electromatic Jets with a g5655t (the Electromatic version of a Broadkaster Junior) and i think if i put a SD Phat Cat (humbucker sized p90) in the neck of one of these i got something. i have grown to hate the 59 anyway. i'm a rhythm guitarist, why do i need 2 of the same type of pickup in a guitar? that's the lead guitarists solo pup. i might lower it and use the middle blend sometimes when i'm the only guitar, fill out the mix a bit. but years of lead guitarists soloing with a 59 has spoiled it. i now dread the solo breaks, lol. i myself have gone all-in on the "totally different pup in the neck" thing that has cropped up recently. it's been around for decades but always required the right pup routs to accommodate the pup dimensions. now i tend to run a p90 or Filtertron Blacktop in the neck, 'Bucker bridge in two thirds of my guitars. i now have 2 usable, completely different base tones and a blend that can be used independently or with the other 2.

@juligan01

6 ай бұрын

@@fistovuzi Yeah, I’ve been experimenting with the bridge pup in my Strat for a while now. First I installed a Hot Rails but I lost position 2 too much. Now I have a Twangbanger. Pretty happy with it. I actually dislike bringing multiple guitars to gigs. It’s too much work and too risky if there are thieves in the area. You can turn a Tele into a jazz guitar with the right neck pup. Checkout the Seymour Duncan everything Axe Set.

How did you get the Jazz tone? Nice playing btw.

@juligan01

Ай бұрын

Just turn the tone control down a bit and play on the neck pickup.

@ereimul1444

Ай бұрын

@@juligan01 thank you. was it split coil?whats scale you are playing really dig it.

@juligan01

Ай бұрын

@@ereimul1444 Not split coil. I think I was using Dorian and the chromatic scale.

@ereimul1444

Ай бұрын

@@juligan01 thank you

I have a 2006 Fender FMT HH built in Korea. It kicks ass and I will never give it up.

@bushcry1

2 жыл бұрын

What color?

800 bucks? damn! I saw this in my country but it's more like close to 1280 bucks, that's so unfair because that is an awesome guitar!

@juligan01

3 ай бұрын

I think it’s gone up $200 since I bought it.

I tried this guitar a few years ago. Or if it was an earlier similar model not sure, is this a new one? Anyhow I’m a very basic guitar player, more like 4 chords with some ultra noob riffs here and there. But this guitar made even my super basic playing sound great. I hope I can afford it before they stop producing it. But I want a new synth first. Gah why is this hobby so expensive…

You’re a killer player.

@juligan01

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You mentioned something wrong with the neck ' what did he say was wrong with it? I have an issue with the neck on mine.

@juligan01

Жыл бұрын

All he said was he adjusted the truss rod.

@keithclark486

Жыл бұрын

@@juligan01 Bought mine 2019 The neck bends like rubber ' literally flexible like rubber. I ran across a video where someone showed a guitar neck doing that he said it was the wood used ' also the truss is bottomed out and neck has a bad forward bow ' so I was just wondering if anyone else has ran across this problem. I really like the guitar but it's unplayable.

@franklinviele2399

4 ай бұрын

⁠​​⁠hey Keith & juligan, I just got mine in the mail with quiet a bit of damage from poor shipping and also poor assembly on the tuners & knobs. None to the neck but I was surprised to see the quality of the neck and lack of finish. It doesn’t feel like a tele neck. Feels like a sg and I worry epiphone sg. I’m wondering how both have made out with yours all this time later. I am thinking of returning mine. I Need something for a show, any help would be appreciated. Thanks 🙏

What kind of music sounds good with this guitar??

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Everything, but especially blues and rock.

Is there any drop in volume in the split mode?

@juligan01

Жыл бұрын

Maybe slightly, but it’s not very noticeable to me.

What about the neck profile? Is it goo for small hands?

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I would say so.

@ghazwanaltimimi1794

2 жыл бұрын

@@juligan01 so is it easy to shred 😊?

What amp are you using ?

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

I was using a Fender LT25 on this one.

Is the neck heavy?

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

No, it’s very light.

A setup is always required on a new guitar from a factory.

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t need a setup on either of my Professional II Fenders until I changed the string gauge.

How about the neck radius . ? 15.75 sounds like it would be uncomfortable for regular open chords. That kinda scares me. Otherwise, I’d be all over this guitar.

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely not uncomfortable. It’s actually easier to play than my American Professional II Strat.

cant tell from the video but can it do real tele tones?

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

The pickups are way different than a standard Tele, so I would say no. It’s a completely different animal.

@jhue73

3 жыл бұрын

@@juligan01 ok thanks

@44scoots

3 жыл бұрын

@@juligan01 when you spit the coils it did have a single coil telecaster sound.

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

@@44scoots It’s similar but not as full as an actual single coil telecaster.

Nice guitar, tried a few out but just wasnt my cup of tea.

@juligan01

Жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

Indonesia or Korea?

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

Indonesia.

The guitar looks & sounds awesome but you didn’t really play anything “heavy”. I guess “playing heavy” might be subjective.

@juligan01

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not really a heavy metal player but I did demo heavy distortion.

Sounds like a Les Paul on acid.

@juligan01

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

Worst guitar I have ever owned! Have the exact one your holding (color and all) 2 days tone pot broke. Front pick up went out like 2 months after I bought it. Definitely a lemon. Seeetwater’s guarantee, my ass!

@juligan01

Жыл бұрын

Mine is still working fine. Sorry you had a bad experience.

Dude! Loose the fillers.

@juligan01

Жыл бұрын

Fillers?

Great guitar... boring player

@eternalmonsoon8103

2 жыл бұрын

boring commentator

@juligan01

23 күн бұрын

Please post some videos of yourself playing so I can see some exciting guitar playing.

Your video WOULD have been so very helpful IF you had the switches and knobs in your shot. But you didn't and so we can't see what you're actually doing there. FAIL.

@juligan01

5 ай бұрын

You’re the first out of 30,000 who’s mentioned it.