Overall User Ratings

"One Great Guitar !"

Feature:
I received a gig bag with mine. I may buy a hard shell case for it one of these days. I can't really complain about it not coming with one in the first place. Most things aren't "free" in this world, so if I'd have gotten a hard case with it, I'm sure the price would have been considerably higher. My Tele has the standard issue parts and features and I'm happy with that. It's an electric guitar, it does what it's supposed to and sounds pretty good while it does it, so that's about all I can say.

Quality:
I have no complaints about the quality whatsoever. I dont know how many Fender factories there are in Mexico, but whichever one made my Tele,... well, I would have no reservations at all toward buying another guitar made there. I could see my guitar lasting for years and years and years, and years.

Value:
Well,... I feel as if I got a lotta bang for the buck. In the past I have paid more money for lesser quality instruments. Yeah, I'd say it was a good value, I feel as if I got my moneys worth.

Desirability:
Well,... I really wasn't thinking "sex appeal" when I bought my Tele,... even with that said, it is a very nice looking instrument. Mine is sort of a wine colour. The colour of the body and the bright chrome parts go very well together. The guitar feels very good to me. The neck is very smooth playing, and the body is very well balanced; it stays where you put it; no headstock hits the floor as soon as you let go, and no headstock pops you in the chin either. Like I say, it is very well balanced. I've had a couple Telecaster copies, as well as other styles of guitars that weren't well balanced at all.

Sound:
I am amazed at the tonal variety produced by the electronics within this instrument. Turned all the way back, it produces a nice, dark, jazzy sound. Turned all the way forward, it's sharp enough to cut glass. Most of the time I play it with the switch in the middle position (both pickups on) and dial the tone to about the center, or slightly back. This gives me a nice crisp sound for rhythm, and allows it to sing out some nice bluesy leads. I sometimes use a phase shifter, and/or delay and flange with it. I play mine thru a 100 watt 1973 Traynor Reverb Master head and a 4 x 12 cabinet. The only slightly negative thing I can say about this guitar is that the pickups sometimes hum a bit, but that is just the nature of single coil pickups, from my experience. I have found that by turning the volume control down just slightly I can cancel out most of the hum. Maybe I will try some of those stacked double coil pickups one day. It doesn't really pose much of a problem for me, so if I try some stacked doubles, it will probably be more for sound experimentation than serious hum control, really.

Support:
Silence is golden ? I dunno, I'll rate them a "10", simply because I have never had any need to contact Fender/have service work performed.

Overall:
I wouldn't part with my Tele unless I was so broke that I absolutely had to sell it because I needed the money to live on, period. I might one day put stacked double coil pick-ups in this one, but ideally I'll leave this one just as it is and buy one just like it that will already have the stacked doubles in it. If I was limited to having only one guitar at a time, though, I'd just keep the one I have now, stock, as it came out of the factory. As far as liking the most, and least,... well, I probably like the feel of the neck the best; and what I suppose I like the least is the fact that I can only play it for about 4 hours continuously before my back starts to hurt,... LoL :-) Don't worry, the guitar isn't to blame, it is due to an old skeletal injury of mine. :-)

"Screaming Tele!"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Feature:
As others have stated it's a basic instrument. Solid body (heavier than I imagined), maple neck, two pu, one vol, one tone, three way pu selector. Comes with Fender owner manual, two allen wrenches. It's so simple it's genius! I highly recomend to all, great for beginners too. I purchased the black one and it comes with a white pickguard which I could not stand looking at. I found a few different styles/colors on the Internet and got a new one, man oh man now she's a "beaut".

Quality:
It seems well made (it is the MIM model). The only problem I noted was some gunk on the frets, I think it was from the final factory buffing process. I re-strung and cleaned off with lemon oil no problem. Knobs, switches were tight and work fine. Input jack was tight. Set up was good, intonation good. I lowered action a tad but thats my preference. I always have a back up while performing, it's the best plan to have in case of emergencies. But I must say I have never had a problem with Fenders, there is no battery to die so unless a solder joint breaks or pot goes out you probabaly won't have a problem. But if you are a serious performer you need to have a back up no matter what type of guitar you own.

Value:
I think that overall the tele is a great value and the base model is available at a great price.

Desirability:
Well it is kind of appealing to me visually, especially with the new pick guard.

Sound:
This Tele just screams! I love it, been playing Gibsons and Strats for 40+ years and this is the first Tele I have played, it's great! Plugged in to an old Korg Pandora 300 on blues setting and it just sounds fantastic, especially that bridge pick up. Seems to have excellent sustain, I think it comes with light strings .042-.009 and they sound pretty good. I'm gonna go to .046-.010 and see if there is a noticeable difference, if there is I'll go back to the .009 and leave it alone.

Ease of Use:
Great sounds just come pouring out. Very simple to adjust i.e. take out a little treble, add treble, select pu etc. The neck is comfortable like my strat, but similar to my Les Paul also.

Support:
I have never had to call for Fender support-I fix all my own stuff warranty or not.

Overall:
If it was stolen or broken I would replace it ASAP. I love the sound, hate the white pickguards.

"I love my tele"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Feature:
It has what you need. The tone knob controls tone. The volume controls volume. The switch switches. Nothing fancy nothing you don't need.

Quality:
No probs here

Value:
A great guitar at half the price of other great guitars

Desirability:
A must have guitar

Sound:
I wanted a telecster. I sounds like a telecaster.

Support:
Haven't needed them....thats the best.

Overall:
I may add a second guitar but I probably will always have my tele

"AWESOME SUNBURST TELECASTER. STAY AWAY FROM THE PAINTED ONES."

Feature:
VOLUME CONTROL WAS DEAD AFTER ABOUT 3 WEEKS,FENDER WARRANTY TOOK CARE OF IT, OTHER THAN THAT IT GREAT ! DO PURCHASE A HARD SHELL CASE,GIG BAGS ARE NOT WORTH A S--- !

Quality:
THE PAINTED ONES ARE NOT GREAT QUILTY TO ME . HAD 2 OF THE BLUE ONES, ALWAYS SOMETHING WRONG , DENTS / PAINT NOT PERFECT / FLAWS ! SUNBURST WAS GREAT WITH NO DEFECTS ARE FINISH PROBLEMS,

Value:
SUNBURST COPY IS WORTH THE MONEY, THE OTHER MODELS AND COLORS ARE NOT !

Desirability:
WILL BUY THE AMERICAN DELUXE NEXT TIME,

Sound:
PURCHASED THE BLUE TELECASTER, BAD GUITAR, THEY SHIP ME ANOTHER ONE,UPS BROKE THE NECK ON IT IN SHIPPING. AFTER THE THIRD GO ROUND SAME DAY MUSIC SENT ME THE SUNBIRST AT NO EXTRA CHARGE, SUPER GUITAR ! NO DEFECT / NO PROBLEMS / BUT IT TOOK 3 TRYS TO GET A GOOD ONE , CANT GO WRONG WITH THE SUNBURST, I THANK THEY TAKE MORE TIME IN ASSEMBLING.GREAT FOR THAT COUNTRY SOUND !I PLAY IT THROUGH A PEAVEY SPECIAL 212 AMP.SUPER SET UP. GIG BAGS ARE NOT WORTH A S--- !

Ease of Use:
I USE A PEAVEY ULTRAVERB EFFECTS PROCESSOR SO I HAVE AROUND 300 DIFFERENT SOUNDS I CAN PROGRAM ,TELECASTER REALLY DOES THE JOB NOW !

Support:
AFTER 6 PHONE CALLS AND TALKING TO SAME DAY MUSIC I GOT FENDERS NUMBER TO THE WARRANTY DEPARTMENT.PAYED FOR IT OUT OF MY POCKET,HOPE FENDER WILL REINBURST, PROBLEM SOLVED LOCAL. AT FENDER DEALER.

Overall:
WILL KEEP IT ! PLAY IT FOR A WHILE AND SELL THE HELL OUT OF IT .

Fender Standard Telecaster (Maple) Customer Review

Feature:
Wish there where more pick up options available stock.

Sound:
Very warm with the standard Telecaster twang for a low cost price what more can anyone ask for.

Fender Standard Telecaster (Maple) Customer Review

Feature:
I bought a hardshell case. Its maple, and delivers very good quality for the price. I really can't complain at all

Quality:
It felt tight from the first time I plugged it in, and still sounds that way. This guitar will give me 20+ years of quality service.

Value:
Absolutely! I think it's about the best value to be found. Yes, you can pay more. I also have a Rickenbacker 360/12 th

Sound:
I foung the sound pretty appealing. I play a lot of Beatles and Rolling Stones, and the sound came through just the way I hoped it would. Overall, I'm really happy about the guitar. Its a tremendous bang for the buck!

Support:
I haven't had to contact Fender yet, but I dropped them an email, just to tell them thanks for the quality.

"The ideal guitar."

Feature:
It's good, simple is better. I only wish they made one with 23 frets.

Quality:
It feels very solid but I had a jack go out after about 3 months, had it replaced free, or course.

Value:
It has great sound at an affordable price. I don't see a sturdier and brighter instrument at any price.

Desirability:
I wanted one of these forever but something always came up (amps, effects, classic guitars, a bass) and it took forever for me to decide to buy one of these. I wish I had gotten it much earlier. It is the symbol of generations of rock music and is associated with great musicians.

Sound:
It has a very clean sound: the classic twang, but it sounds a bit weak on some amps and at high gain. It can play a soft rhythm and scream when I want it to. It's a guitar that you can strum with force.

Ease of Use:
It's the simplest, most straightforward guitar out there.

Support:
They fixed it in just a couple of days.

Overall:
I would definitely replace it if it was stolen and would hunt down the sorry sucker that stole it. It's great but it could use a stronger pickup at times.

"The Axe of the Century"

Feature:
Fast Action Maple neck and a String thru bridge

Quality:
Great finish yet a very durible guitar, it can take what ever's through at it (literally)

Value:
Its a steal

Desirability:
If this guitar was a women it would be a women with big boobs, aint nothin' better than that, aint nothin ever been better than that...

Sound:
This is a great overall guitar, very verstile. From blues to punk this axe does it all. A bargain for the price. I would say that it is by far one of the best guitars I've ever had the previledge of playing. ~Stick it to the Man~

Support:
Good Service, Friendy people

Overall:
Long long time, this guitar kiks

"BUY THIS GUITAR! ITS GREAT"

Feature:
I LOVE IT! it has a three way pickup switch and single coil pickups which i am planning on replacing.

Quality:
OKAY ELECTRONICS :(

Sound:
This guitar is Top of the line from fender and i am very impressed with it. It is versatile and light. it sounds crisp and amazing even though it is mexican which means the body consists of 5 parts instead of three and the electronics aren't wired as well as an american it is wonderful and you can always tweak it.

Ease of Use:
AWESOME PLAYABILITY

"SEXIEST GUITAR EVER!!!"

Feature:
Nice pick ups for that beautiful telecaster sound

Quality:
Real sweet machine, well put together

Value:
This is a sweet guitar for a respectablle price, you definitely get what you pay for

Desirability:
This is the sexiest guitar in the world. Simplicity is key but it still intrigues the eye. BUT, this is definitely not just for looks, its a sweet player too

Sound:
Luvly Luvly Luvly Luvly Luvly

Support:
Havent had to deal with the support system so i put 9 so as not to stop the trend

Overall:
Absolute brilliance