I’m 51 and also love nitro finishes. I like to feel the wood on the neck too. The wear patterns are awesome on nitro it’s like a fingerprint. Something the grandchildren can have to remember grandpa with.

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the older I get I’m starting to see old guitars like old antiques or cherished old pieces of wooden furniture, each scar telling a story. Ha ha, maybe we’re both mad 🤣

Just picked up a road worn one yesterday with the nitro finish, it’s fantastic!

Great playing and the revoiced pickups sound great. I imagine that the quality of these Vintera 70s Telecasters is better than those made in the 70s as they could be hit and miss. Also the poly finish is accurate as that is what Fender used from the late 60s onwards. Very impressed.

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc! Yes, Poly was widely used in the 70’s so I guess you’re right. Nice guitar, I was genuinely impressed, especially with these “Wide range” pickups 😀

It’s so refreshing to see someone being good to themselves and surrounding themselves with quality instruments. I am the same. Good for you! Having said that, Fender’s Mexican stuff is incredible.

@paulstaffordcook8799

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks G D O! And that’s what I’ll tell my wife when I order my next Custom Shop Les Paul 🤣. Cheers for watching

I love the custom 72, the humbucker on the neck and the single on the bridge... Best of both worlds..

@Lalairu

4 жыл бұрын

@Scram Jam amen 👌👌

@gonebymidnight2881

3 жыл бұрын

Right tho it has a 7.25” radius

I got the "road worn" Vintera tele Deluxe, which has a medium-heavy relic, so a beautiful feel and looks. The one model that a relic seems to work with the best are telecasters, the "working man's" ax! I was astounded at how good the pickups sound, the 500K pots really help bring-out the highs, compared to older versions of the WRHB that used 250K and were somewhat muddy. The original version use 1meg. pots, so I may get a Deluxe wiring kit with upgraded switch and jack, plus 1meg. pots, to bring-out all the highs. I can turn down the highs if it's too much, can't bring them back if they aren't there to begin with - eh? I love all the "road worn" Vintera models, and even though the tele Deluxe never used nitro originally, I still prefer it with nitro, and it might be easier to get a road-worn than strip it? I love the sound of these pickups so much, that I'm likely going to try some of those newish CuNiFe WRHB from Fender, Lollar, Novack, or others. Lollar makes a "low wind" version said to balance better in a Custom with tele single-coil bridge pickup, but it might sound better in the Deluxe too - more clarity and detail perhaps? I seriously love these pickups, as I said, and these are some of the best tones I've heard from your guitars, even though its likely the least expensive - except for the Epiphone Riviera perhaps? I usually like a neck with more chunk to it, but this rounded C fills my hand nicely, and allows me to play easier than the chunky necks, I can get around so easily on the Deluxe its a joy to play!

@paulstaffordcook8799

Жыл бұрын

As regards nitro, I agree. Cheers Pharmer David 👍

These guitars originally came with poly finishes in the 70s so a nitro finish wouldn’t be correct. These are ironically more vintage correct than Fenders American Original ‘vintage’ line

@隠れた

3 жыл бұрын

Shhh 🤫 fender might read this and stop making them in nitro. Whether it’s vintage correct or not I can’t stand poly

@TheLadsBandLive

3 жыл бұрын

@@隠れた Team Nitro all the way.

@gatormcklusky5850

2 жыл бұрын

@@隠れた believe me this nitrocellulose formula their using isn't anywhere near what one would have found back in the day There is a poly coat under the top coat & there's some heavy plastics in this nitro. you'll find they won't check very easily

@隠れた

2 жыл бұрын

@@gatormcklusky5850 my tele is very thin nitro and checks very easily, my strat doesn’t really have checking yet and looks to have a different texture so u may be right but it’s not across the board for every model or color

Great video dude!!! Thank you!!! Beautiful guitar & playing!!! Merry Christmas 2023 from NC!!! 🇺🇸

@paulstaffordcook8799

7 ай бұрын

Thank you William! Cheers to you 🍻

Thanks for the introduction to your latest acquisition Paul, that model always intrigued me, the Fender version of humbuckers, with the split pole positions low/high - I haven't tried the Eb tuning, I have used the full tone reduction after I discovered John Fogerty used that tuning on some of his classic hits to get that really rich, swampy sound. Nice guitar mate!

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! Yes, I had no desire to become a collector..... but it seems my collection is certainly growing. Actually - this one was a gift from Fender, as a gesture of good will in view of the hassle I had with their Princeton. A very classy gesture indeed 😀

Thanks Paul, for some time I want to add a Tely Deluxe to my collection. My main tely is nocaster reissue. Recently played one of the vintera deluxes at Max Guitars in the Netherlands. To me that neck profile is too thin. A tip for players who prefer the old necks, better check one out in a store before you buy online. Heck, you should not be buying online at all and support the guitar shops in your country.

Something about that first couple minutes of jamming felt very Phil Keaggy-Watt Ever (220).

Superb playing of Hendrix licks man ..loved it 🤗

@kevinb9050

Жыл бұрын

Hendrix + some inspired exotic scale choices.

Awesome review! wonderful tone ! sounds really great! thanks for sharing :D

Love my Road Worn 75th Anniversary model! Thanks for this video!

@paulstaffordcook8799

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Kurtis 👍

Thanks for your time .

I have a reissue Fender Tele Deluxe with a trem built in...limited run I think. Unlike some here, I love the big headstock and it certainly feels like an original...my mate had one of those back in the day and it was great which is why I bought a reissue. The pickups are a bit muddy though and I'll get some alternative Wide Range issues. The original Fender Tele deluxe's were finished in poly. I've seen quite a few of the old poly finished fenders , and they definitely "age" although not as much as nitro cellulose. Not sure if they use a polyester finish these days though...

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s amazing how one detail (the big headstock) seems to really divide opinion - already, the comments seem to reflect that there’s two types of people on this earth - big headstock people and small headstock people 🤣

Enjoy the new guitar , and well done Fender 👏

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross!

If Fender will guarantee this axe comes with your chops, I’ll take it!

Hi Paul, I'm reviewing lots if your vids, could spend my day ( I'm retired, haha). Funny I bought that 72 Tele Deluxe made in Mexico few years back. Never loved the single coil tele sound, but trying those fender wide range pick ups made me to buy this axe. Agree too shiny that polyester varnish, especially on mine which has funny Gold Sparkle color, further more bad feeling on the glossy fretboard. But what a very good guitar. Voodoo chile and Kashmir proved how good this guitar is 👍 ( I sold a 52ri tele and a 60baja tele, keeping that 72dlx)

For what it’s worth a 1970s tele deluxe would have been finished in poly. They switched over in mid-late 60s so the poly is accurate

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you’re right. And the whole concept with this new range is to get as close as possible to the originals. Thanks for watching 👍

Great feel. Love the guitar and playing.

@paulstaffordcook8799

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Clever Trevor 👍

Saw one brand new unit at my local dealer but the daphane blue is already starting to yellow, not sure it’s their handling issue or that’s the nature of nitro

Hi Paul, not sure if you'll see this comment at this point but what do you think of the nitro finished, vintera road worn Telecaster Deluxe series?

@paulstaffordcook8799

Жыл бұрын

Actually, I was in Newcastle about 4 months ago and got to play a pale blue (maybe sonic blue?) nitro roadworn Vintera Tele. But it wasn’t the Deluxe, it was just a 50’s type of regular Tele. My thoughts were two-fold. As I was playing it, I loved the “vibe” and they general roadworn look of it. I could have happily sat there for hours just ripping on it. But on the flip side it was very evident how the time spend is very different between Vintera roadworn and Fender Custom shop. The Vintera was definitely not as buttery smooth and “old” feeling as anything from the Custom Shop. But I guess that’s obvious when you compare the prices. I gotta say though, that I’ve played various Vinteras….. Teles, Strats, Jazzmasters etc, and I’ve enjoyed every single one. To me they are a real sweet spot when balancing quality v’s cost.

jeez! this guitar looks amazing!...

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex! Yes, it’s comfy to play too. Cheers for watching my vid 👍

Hi Paul, I'm watching your videos 'cause I'm looking for a tele. Your tone and playing is wonderful, would be awesome if in the future you could feature in one of my videos.

@paulstaffordcook8799

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Learco, what a nice compliment 👍

If you it makes you feel better Fender did make a nitro version of the 70s deluxe in the Road Worn series.

@paulstaffordcook8799

3 жыл бұрын

That’s right, it came out not too long ago.... Yeah, I’d certainly prefer the nitro version

@seanyiscubsfan1

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulstaffordcook8799 I’m glad I’ve got my Highway One Telecaster. That’s got a satin nitro finish on the body but a satin poly neck.

Love it but I have a stupid dislike of the 70’s headstock. Can’t bear it on strats either. It’s strange how we all have these little foibles but the 70’s headstock is one of mine.

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Marc. Your dislike of the 70’s headstock is shared by another of my subscribers, Charlie Ferguson (see comments further down on this vid). Yes, I have my foibles too. My Dad on the other hand is a huge fan of that headstock. Cheers Marc, stay tuned, some good stuff coming up 👍

Hi, does someone can tell me if the pickups got 4 wires in orde to be splitted ? thanks

@paulstaffordcook8799

Жыл бұрын

Well I hope someone gets back you ACE…. personally I’ve no idea, and I’ve since let that guitar go.

Yea can't play a lick but I'm gonna buy one of these cuz I'm crazy bout that sound, I've got a couple others its been a while struggled last time but I'm not giving up. Love the way you play had to come back a second time lol 😆.

@paulstaffordcook8799

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, thank you James, delighted you enjoyed my wee video! Cheers mate.

Hang on to that Astoria. It took me a good while to learn to play my Marshall. Amps are instruments. Love that axe too

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Wade. Yeah, I really love that Marshall, it has a very specific sound and it’s definitely a keeper 👍

Beautiful guitar my friend, love the sound and the style of the guitar. The thing i want to know is, if this has the neck dive/heavy neck problem.

@paulstaffordcook8799

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nicolás, delighted you liked my video. No, I haven’t noticed any neck dive.... To me the guitar felt quite balanced. I sold the guitar a while ago, not because it wasn’t great. Just because it wasn’t great enough to compete with the 5 I already have. But a great guitar nonetheless. Cheers

Nice guitar Paul, I guess you impressed somebody at Fender. They know you can make their guitars sound amazing, they should have given it to you!

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Actually...... they did ! 😀. It was a classy gesture from Fender in consideration for the hassle I’d had with their Fender Princeton. And so I’m really very impressed with their customer care. Cheers Jeff, as always, thanks for watching my little videos 👍

@jeffmartin52

5 жыл бұрын

Paul Stafford Cook, Awesome!

Sweet review and demo, Paul! I used to have an “alternate” version of this model with a whammy, 22 frets, a traditional headstock and Gibson H’s. Thought it would replace both my tobacco Epiphone Les Paul and my ‘72 Thinline Tele, but those pickups being microphonic at high gain ultimately made it just another guitar taking up space. I’m curious. Have you ever owned and played a Rickenbacker?

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

Good question! I’ve played a few Rickenbackers, but I’ve never been tempted. In fact the only reason i’ve played a few of them is because my Dad has at least two (maybe 3). He’s a massive Beatles fan. In fact you can see them on my vid entitled “My Dad’s amazing guitar collection”. They’re gorgeous but all my heroes played Gibsons and Fenders so they just never crossed my mind to really own one. Maybe one day :-)

Would you put 11's on a stratocaster? And were do you find your back track music to play along with.?

@paulstaffordcook8799

3 жыл бұрын

Hi James. Yes, I would (and have) put 11s on a Strat. I’m currently without a Strat, as I’ve never really bonded with any Strat.... but if I DO get a Strat again, then my favourite set up is definitely 11s, but tuned down a half step. That seems to hit the tonal sweet spot for me. On a different note, I get my backing tracks from KZread. I just type in things like “blues backing track in Am” etc, and after some trial and error I end up finding something I like. Cheers for watching 👍

Do you recomend this to a beginner or do you have another pick? I want to play a lil of everything some metal ,soul, funk, classic 70 80 90 rock. Lol

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

Good question! Well, on reflection, the answer is Yes! It’s an easy guitar to play that functions faultlessly. And these “Wide Range” pickups will cover all genres pretty easily. So yes, I don’t see any disappointments with this guitar from a newer players perspective. Have I kept the guitar? No. I sold it. But purely because I’m 50 years old, and I’ve spent my life refining my collection to around 5 wonderful high end guitars (see this vid kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZWiF2aeBZsaXpLw.html) that I wish to grow old with. I now have my 5, and the Vintera just didn’t feel special enough or inspiring enough to gain a place in my collection. Hope this info helps 👍

I love this guitar and in addition you have the feeling

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Loick - that neck pickup, the “e flat” tuning, that Marshall.... just a delicious combo. Cheers for watching Loick 👍

hi paul great content mate can u confirm the weight of the vintera please, just bought a g&l asat classic great guitar 4.6kg swamp ash - back breaker should have gone for the vintera cheers steve

@paulstaffordcook8799

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen. I’m going from memory, since I no longer have that guitar. But I remember it being “normal” …… i.e. lighter than a typical Les Paul, but a tad heavier than my light Telecaster. So probably weighed around 7.5 lbs.

Brilliant demo

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt! Glad you liked it. Cheers for watching 👍

Just watched the Andertons vid you were talking about, Lee's face is like, what the f__k! This guitar sounds like a big fat beast! and I'm loving the big headstock(my fav on a fender) hope they have one of these in guitar guitar when I visit. Think you may of helped me find my new axe 😎 have you tried an American deluxe?

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Derek! Glad you found this review helpful. No, haven’t tried the American deluxe.... But my experience with all the Fender guitars I’ve tried had generally been very positive. Can’t say the same about their Princeton amps.... 🤣

@derekjohnson5720

4 жыл бұрын

@@paulstaffordcook8799 lol yeh this guitar has been added to the list of guitars I must try 😀 cheers for the reply buddy!

Is the neck nice and stable with the 3 bolt plate ? Sounds awesome .

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff. Yes, I don’t notice any lack of stability on the instrument. Stays in tune nicely, despite me giving it a good thrashing! So whilst 3 bolts can’t be as good as 4, in practice there seems to be no issue at all. Cheers for watching Jeff 😀

Really cool video, you play with lots of feel.

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, appreciated 👍

Did you keep the vintera I am bit of a pick up snob or is it in my head the pick ups seem like they good be better

@paulstaffordcook8799

3 жыл бұрын

You admit to being a pickup snob.... I have to confess to being worse than you - I’m a whole guitar snob 🤣. So I only keep guitars that I see myself growing old with..... hence, the only guitars that tend to stick around are the nitrocellulose / custom shop / relic’d etc. I was genuinely impressed with the Vintera.... But its toffee apple gloss finish just doesn’t sit well with me. Cheers for watching 👍

Nice. I bought a '73 Tele. Deluxe Sunburst in '74. Payed $350 for it. Came with a hard shell case. Had it for over 40 years. Unfortunately I it was stolen, made me sick. Played and sounded great. Friend of mine and I swapped guitars for about 3 months. He had a '68 LP custom. Wanted to trade even. I gave him the LP back.

@tonyhuff161

5 жыл бұрын

At the time it was stolen, they were selling on Reverb from 4 to 5 thousand US

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Really?! My god, no wonder it made you feel sick! That’s the thing with theft - the thieves have no idea about the preciousness of things like this. I just had an image in my head of coming home to find my guitar room empty - I’d be devastated!

@tonyhuff161

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the sentimental value of it for me was worth far more than what I could have sold it for. Everyone that knows me knew how much that guitar meant to me. It just fit my hands, and was a part of me. Told my wife I'd get rid of her before I would part with it lol.

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, who said romance was dead 🤣

Someone check his pants...lol..he is having too much fun...this guy is great

@paulstaffordcook8799

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jack 🤣👍

Thanks for the demo. Do you know if this is a slim C shape neck or more of a medium C?

@paulstaffordcook8799

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks GSlide. From my memory (I sold it a while ago) it was definitely more of a medium C. My ES-335 has a slim C and this Vintera definitely had more to hold. Hope this helps.

@44scoots

Жыл бұрын

It’s listed as a thin C shape. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Do you buy one?

Hi Paul, that intro sounded great! What effects did you use?

@paulstaffordcook8799

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joey. No effects at all, just guitar into my Marshall Astoria, with the amp’s gain turned up nearly half way. So that’s just the sound of the preamp tubes crunching a bit 😊

@joeyjojo8200

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulstaffordcook8799 Okay, thanks Paul! Sounds like you have a killer amp!

Nice playing mate

@paulstaffordcook8799

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you wahlao81 👍

Like the way you play Hendrix

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jimi 👍. Cheers for watching my wee vid.

Amazing.

@paulstaffordcook8799

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Samuel 👍

You need to play Ted's strangle hold, with that thing id like to hear it.

@paulstaffordcook8799

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting..... I’ll have a wee listen 😀

that's braw, 'cept the big headstock. maybe am just an auld fuddyduddy :) sounds awesome , but I'm sure you could get a tune out of a broken pallet and some fence wire. love the look of those pickups .Has your Dad seen it yet ? Had a relecked tele and must admit even though i knew it was new it felt like a 50 year old guitar, but as usual , sold it and bought another tele, a 49" sony 4K :) Playing just fantastic as usual Paul, thanks for uploading, keep em comin

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Selling a tele(caster) for a tele(vision) - love it ! 😂. My Dad’s not seen it yet (except on KZread), but he is a lover of the big headstock..... I can totally dig how you feel about that.... in my head, I see that headstock and think of the 70’s..... my heroes tended to play older guitars. Cheers Charlie, watch this space, some good stuff coming up 😀

This isn't a review it's an ad.

Honestly, as you were playing I was thinking, this guitar is not in the same class as his others? It also does not sound as good either, honestly.

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

Funny you should say that.... I sold it for those very reasons 🤣. You’re right, whilst it’s a good guitar with really no faults, it is what it is - a mass produced item that gives you the feeling it’s been made to function. Just like my fridge, my TV or Hyundai motor cars. I’ve since fallen into that same situation, only a few weeks ago.... I bought the £400 Gretsch G5220 Jet. Another fine guitar that, ultimately, I’ll be selling on because it doesn’t compare to its very expensive Japanese brother (£2.3k), as evidenced in my recent video.

Amazing tone and looks what more could you want? A case lol. Thank you Mr. Paul.

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you James! Yes, the lack of case is the only downside.... but hey, I tend to hang them on the wall so we’re all good. Cheers for watching James.

You luv it & it luv's you... (ya got a great sound out of it)

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jonny!

Are they medium jumbo frets

@paulstaffordcook8799

3 жыл бұрын

No, Fender call them “vintage style”. Definitely thinner than medium jumbo. And they’re tall enough to make playing easy. Cheers for watching my wee vid 👍

@lostgroovemusic8494

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulstaffordcook8799 narrow tall frets then would you say

Teles should have single coils. It looks cool but I don’t like humbuckers.

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Hi xblackcatx13. Good subject for a debate.... I can hear it now, comments like “real men play single coils” / Humbuckers are much warmer” / “single coils demand that you squeeze for tone from your playing”...... and so it goes. Personally I am a traditionalist. But I’m about to rip open my lovely custom shop ‘52 relic Telecaster and stick a Bare Knuckle humbucker in the neck position, like many of the old timers (Albert Collins etc). How mad am I?! 😃

Incredible playing. Sounds great. I won't mention the looks. 😏

@paulstaffordcook8799

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Al! Yes, it’s looks are maybe a bit marmite.... 🤣

Man you can play!!

@paulstaffordcook8799

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Der Boy sus 👍. Appreciated

I dont really get the relicing idea at all. People buy new guitars and then hate it when it gets its first ding. You can even buy b-stock guitars at reduced price. What is the difference between b-stock (genuine damage) at % off the price or fake damage at multiple% of price. I find it all very annoying.

@craigtodd8297

3 жыл бұрын

My very first guitar was a fender dreadnought. I took it everywhere as a teenager. Without a case. Its been chucked in the back of a van, took on train journeys, dropped down the stairs and had various stickers stuck to it. Use your guitar. Use the hell out of it and it will age.

@paulstaffordcook8799

3 жыл бұрын

But who has 40 years to wait? Relic’ing gives you the look and the vibe right away. I’m not a sweaty guy, nor do I gig live any more. So my guitars would take way too long to age naturally. Yes, relic’ing is a divisive subject.... My Dad hates the thought of it - his guitars are pristine. But the fact is that relics are now perceived to be the most desirable guitars to buy. Everyone’s doing it and charging a premium (Fender custom shop, Gibson’s Murphy Lab etc).

@craigtodd8297

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulstaffordcook8799 That guitar aged 40 years in about 5 because whenever my sister picked it up she somehow managed to smash it into a piece of furniture.

@craigtodd8297

3 жыл бұрын

theres an idea. If you have little nieces let them play with your guitars in the back garden. within an afternoon you will have nice relicing.

You know they just released these in a road worn nitro finish

@paulstaffordcook8799

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I read something the other day about that. That would certainly appeal to me more than the poly. I sold that guitar in the end.... just didn’t seem to earn its place among the others on my wall.

Parles dans le micro René...

Great Jimi picking! So many demos with no melody these days!

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mcdee56, glad you liked my vid. 👍

damn i want it one day

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Cheren. Yes, nice guitar. I’m sure they’ll appear on eBay etc. at reasonable prices. Cheers for watching my vid 👍

I love the vintera series, I think it's a very smart move from Fender. But the dumbest thing they did was to add the polyester finish on them. I personally love when a guitar ages, it's like a war companion, it gets more and more mojo as years go by. With this shitty polyester, the history of the guitar won't show.

@paulstaffordcook8799

4 жыл бұрын

You’ve hit the nail on the head Clint. And so that is precisely the reason I recently sold that guitar. It was a good guitar, but I already have what I consider to be my 5 essential guitars to grow old with..... a Les Paul Gold Top, a ‘59 reissue Les Paul, a 335, a relic Tele and a relic Strat. All 5 are custom shop Gibsons / Fenders, all nitro, all very full of mojo and vibe. So the Vintera just doesn’t fit in with them. Cheers for watching my vid 👍