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"DON'T LET THE" submitted October 11, 2003

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Music Style: Classis rock, Classic country, and blues.

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Sound: Standard pickups sound great. I prefer a fatter sound, thought, so I changed them for a set of Texas specials. It's perfect now. The bridge pickup sounded good. It was very twangy. The bridge pickup was very mellow. For the price, This is a very nice sounding guitar. Like I said, if you want a better sound, just swap the pickups for Texas Specials or Vintage Noisless. Feature: It didn't come with a case, but for the price you can't whine. I love the simplicity of the master volume and tone controls with 3-way switch. The less to mess with the better. I really wanted a 50's Tele, but with the pickup upgrade, it sounds much better with less invested. Quality: Most beutiful guitar I've ever seen at this price! The American Tele's are better made, but not that much better to warrant an increase of $500. The neck is perfectly finnished with even frets. It is very comfortable with rolled edges. Very slim neck and it is so smooth, it feels like glass. The finnish on the body is just as impeccable. Very beutiful,glossy finnish. I honestly feel that you can't get any more bang for your than you can with a Fender guitar. Especially with their standard series. Value: Like I said earlier, you can't get a better guitar for $350 anywhere. I always have and always will believe that Fender makes the absolute best guitars, dollar for dollar, in the world. Manufacturer Support: I haven't had to contact Fender. This guitar is so well made, I don't think you should have any problems with it anyway. Registering the warranty was fast and simple at Fender.com. The Wow Factor: I've always loved Telecasters. They really appeal to me. I like to play classic country and blues. This guitar does it all. I got the blue version, and it looks great. I wouldn't trade or sell this guitar for anything. Overall: I plan to have this guitar forever. It is the overall best guitar deal out there.

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"Telling on Tele's" submitted March 21, 2006

By a customer from sbcglobal.net

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Musical Background: Very active hobbyist

Music Style: Classic rock, blues, alittle jazz

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Sound: For the dollar, this fender guitar sounds and plays much better than guitars I own that cost two to three times as much. In fact, it plays and sounds so crisp I have two of them. One I upgraded to albino pup with boost for crisp treble leads, and one I left stock to have more tone control from Skynard to SRV, it will play the gambit. Feature: The componets are a little underwound in my opinion, but for the playing neck, action, apperance, and overall cost, you can upgrade for a few hundred dollars and be playing a Tele that costs a grand or better. Ease of Use: Three selections bridge, both, or neck. Very easy to play, blends nicely with line-6, marshall, peavey or fender amps I have played it through. Quality: KEEP THEM BOTH WITH ME FOR DIFFERENT SETS, DON'T NEED ONE FOR A BACK-UP Value: Worth more than it's selling price compared to ANY guitar in it's price range. Manufacturer Support: Knowledge staff, simple answers, few questions, mostly about how color looked in person. The Wow Factor: Telecaster is unique to itself, there is only ONE. Overall: I will wear the frets out before I look elsewhere. I would keep an S-S-H guitar around to catch some specific sounds unto themselves, but for 90% of classic rock, you can rock the place well.

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"2008 Mexican Standard Tele" submitted April 29, 2008

By a customer from cox.net

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Music Style: Jazz & progressive

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Sound: I own a 2006 anniversary model, and just bought the 2008 (black) version. The only noticeable difference in sounds between the two is the pickups. The 2006 anniversary came w/specialized pickups, which sound more well-rounded than the 2008 pu's imo, for both clean & overdriven tones. (The 2006 anniversary pu's can still be ordered from Fender). Ease of Use: The maple neck on mine is fast, and easy to play. Quality: Superb quality. Arrived w/an absolutely flawless paintjob; stays in tune very well. Value: If you find a better sounding tele for this price, or any price I would be surprised. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed it. Overall: With the exception of the pickups imo (which i replaced w/2006 anniversary's), this thing is awesome!!!

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"Fender Broke the Mold on This One" submitted June 2, 2005

By a customer from alltel.net

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Musical Background: active musician

Music Style: mainstream rock

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Sound: I have owned two of these now, and both have been incredible. I have never gotten so much sustain out of a stock guitar. Telecaster necks have an exaggerated taper toward the headstock that takes some getting used to, but once you do it just feels right and you never want to play another kind. I use mine to play in two bands, one is mainstream rock and the other is more like hip hop, and I have done country-style jam sessions with it as well. When playing rock I use the distortion out of my Marshall, and sometimes a Crybaby wah, which this guitar has no problem agreeing with, and when playing elsewhere I have a Zoom multieffects processor that the Tele shines beautifully through. It has no problem at low or high volume levels, especially when using a dependable amp, and no problem when plugged straight into a PA or a recording device. Sometimes I even use mine pluggged straight into a computer for recording. You just can't argue with the original, and the Telecaster is definitely the standard in great guitars. Feature: For some reason the Telecasters I've had have always had a hard time fallig out of tune, which makes them great for live shows. The controls are in just te right spot for quick switching but are just out of the way enough that if you strum heavily you won't knock them around. The chrome knobs are very sleek, and the matching hardware suits just fine. The poplar body is ideal for sustain and clarity, and I don't know of any other guitar that is made stock with a poplar body. The two spedcial single-coil pickups are great for any sound and they both handle well on their own. The maple neck, when set right, is fast and like I said before it takes some getting used to but once you do it's fantastic. The only thing I can think of that I ever replaced that I can recommend replacing is the nut, which is just standard plastic, so I made mine bone. Quality: When you're dealing with Fender, you don't ever need to worry about craftsmanship. Ever. Value: For under $400, for under $1000 for that matter, you just don't get a better guitar. Manufacturer Support: I've never had to reach anyone about the guitar, so I don't really know how it is. I doubt you would ever have to either. The Wow Factor: I bought the arctic white and black model, which are insanely beautiful especially with the black strings I use. The single cutaway design is a flawless countour and anyone who knows guitars can tell you what it is without even seeing the Fender logo. Overall: I will use this guitar until I die, it's that good. The only reason I have two is for shows, neither of them ever needed replacing. If this guitar were lost or stolen, I'd cry for a while, sign online, and order another one. The Telecaster just can't be beat.

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"Great Tele sound W/ no divorce attorney." submitted December 15, 2007

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Musical Background: pro lead guitarist, & songwriter

Music Style: melodic, blues, & jazz based rock.

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Sound: I've always played Gibson. I own a 98'L.P. standard,& 03'E.S.335,through Marshall amps. This Tele. didn't get me divorced. It's a great "backup" on stage and I've even used it in the studio. Feature: I got more guitar than I payed for. Value: Once again it's more than I payed for. The Wow Factor: Women make me lust. I play music for a living. It's got the Tele sound I wanted for about $1800.00 less than either of my other guitars. Hmm on the other hand if my wife would pay me, I'd rather have sex for a living.

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"Standard MIM Telecaster." submitted May 27, 2006

By a customer from yahoo.com

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys on acid

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Sound: Neck PUP is is outstanding. The bridge PUP is a different story. Too tinny sounding by itself. Aside from that it sounds very good. Nice clean side and with some distortion you can get that blues sound. Feature: It's a Telecaster. I didn't buy it for features. Ease of Use: This one has a butter smooth neck and nice low action and no fret buzz at all. Great for fast solos. Quality: Not a single flaw. This thing didn't ever require a set up. Mine is finished in a beautiful wine red color. Value: An excellent well made guitar for around $400.00. It plays better than the American ones I tried while shopping for this one. Manufacturer Support: Never needed any so I can really say. The Wow Factor: Beautiful classic looks. I've always liked the Tele body shape. Overall: This thing is built like a tank. I'm 51 years old. This guitar will out live me by many years.

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"Playing this guitar is the best part of my day." submitted January 25, 2006

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Musical Background: Guitar Teacher

Music Style: Rock, Blues, Metal...

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Sound: Probably my only complaint. It's not bad at all, but that's the thing. The pick ups are pretty average I'd say. Nothing wrong with that though. For the price, an upgrade can still be pretty affordable. Feature: The only thing that came with the guitar was the guitar itself. I gave it a ten because for the value, it's an amazing deal. Quality: Incredibly durrable... Unlike alot of the mean looking, shred guitars out there, this thing WON'T snap like a twig. Value: Best guitar for the price. Personally, I feel that this Mexican made model is a better value than some of the more expensive tele's. Manufacturer Support: Haven't had any problems. The Wow Factor: Looks gorgeous. Most over the top guitars are sleazy, this thing is down right sexy. I'd have to say that my favorite thing about this guitar is the fretboard and how wide it is. Also, the simplicity of the switches is a pleasant change. Overall: An amazing guitar that's fun as hell to play. I should mention that I traded in my $650 Jackson to get this "Cheaper" guitar. I've had this for several months and I don't regret it at all. Just a warning, it's a little harder to shred on this guitar, but still very possible. Otherwise, it's excellent for blues, country, rock, metal (With a pickup upgrade)... Hell just about anything.

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""The best guitar ever!"" submitted March 18, 2006

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Sound: Wow, I just love the sound! Feature: 2 single-coil pickups, a 3-switch pickup control, a volume and tone knob. You can play nearly anything with this! Ease of Use: My best guitar that I own! Quality: Incredible! Value: I personally think that for a guitar like this, the price should be $100 higher. The Wow Factor: I waited a long time for the local guitar shop to get thing in. The best day of my life was the day I said that I owned a Fender Telecaster! Overall: An insane guitar with monster sounds in it. I couldn't see almost anything better than this!

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"Excellent guitar to own." submitted March 30, 2005

By a customer from inetgenesis.com

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Musical Background: active musician

Music Style: blues,rock,southern rock

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Sound: Great clean sound.Excellent tone.Sounds good with grunge distortion.Great for blues and rock,and all styles. Feature: Bought this over a strat because of ability to use front and rear pickups at the same time.Each pickup sounds good by itself too. Fast neck feels awesome. Quality: Good quality. No blems to mention. I tightened tuners a little. A guitar article said to put a little chapstick under stringtree and contact points for the strings.I did it and this guitar always stays in tune. Value: This guitar is well worth the money. Save you a bunch off the American tele. The Wow Factor: One for the collection. A joy to play.I switched out the white pickguard for a black one($14) and it looks cool on a blue tele. Overall: I owned one of these in '98. Sold it a year later for an Ibanez and regretted it since. That's why I bought this one last month and it's even better than the last one. This guitar has an awesome feel to it and the maple neck gives a bright, twangy ,tele sound.

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"I like the Telecaster!" submitted May 23, 2004

By a customer from usn.org

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Music Style: rock

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Sound: Standard Teles just have nice sound. Feature: The features on the guitar are good enough but there aren't many. Maybe individual tone and volume for both pickups would be nice... Quality: Very nice guitar, beautiful. Absolutely nothing wrong with Mexican guitars. I would choose this over the U.S. made version. Value: Definately worth what I paid. Manufacturer Support: Never had a problem so I never needed to use the support... The Wow Factor: It is just a nice looking guitar. What more is there to say? Overall: This guitar is a really good one. I'll be keeping it for a while. The one bad thing about this guitar is the fact that it has no doublecoils, so I will be needing another guitar at some point but that doesn't mean it isn't good.

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"Cant go wrong with a Tele." submitted October 9, 2004

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Musical Background: Hobbyist

Music Style: Rock / Blues

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Sound: I have the Agave blue Standard Tele and it is extremely pretty. The neck feels like it is made for my hands. Great tones from all 3 switch positions, sounds great with distortion or clean. I play mine through a Fender HotRod Deluxe or a Marshall AVT 50. Both rigs are amazing with the Tele. I own 5 guitars and the Tele is one of my favorites. Very versatile. Feature: Comes with no accessories, has good quality saddles and tuners. Very nice neck and finish. Quality: Very well made, stays in tune pretty well. I think it can take the road abuse a touring band will dish out. Value: Cant beat it for the price. My local store sells it for 409.00 which is higher than the internet, but still worth even that price. Manufacturer Support: I have never needed product support from Fender. I own several products: a Mex. Standard Strat, American Standard Strat, Mex Standard Tele, and a HotRod Deluxe amp. Never needed product support. The Wow Factor: The Tele is not as sexy as a Strat, but it is a pretty alternative that feels good in your hands and plays like a dream. You cant get Tele sounds from a Strat. Overall: With a little care I think I'll be happy with this guitar forever. It provides an alternative sound and feel for me that i enjoy. If anything ever happened to it I would buy another just like it.

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"BUY ONE NOW." submitted March 12, 2004

By a customer from norwich.stier.org

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Music Style: Rock, blues, swing, country, big band, alternative.

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Sound: Great jingle-jangle for country, blues and rockabilly. Smooth on the warm side, cuts glass on the cold side. I don't like it with distortion; I play it in my band for the country and swing tunes we do through a fender 100 amp. It sounds beautiful with little or no distortion. Put new strings on it and you're good to go. Feature: It's simple, but if you can play well, who cares? Quality: Rock solid. Value: I can't think of a better value for country and 50s rockabilly than the 'Tele, especially at 350 a pop. The Wow Factor: Not as sultry as a Les Paul or as sleek as a Strat- more like your wife than your girlfriend. :) Dependable.

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"You simply can't do better...period." submitted September 3, 2007

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Musical Background: pro, recording, hobby

Music Style: anything but rap/hip-hop

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Sound: If you buy a Tele, I assume you want that Tele sound. This guitar then, is a 10, because it is a Tele, and no other guitar sounds like it. Don't let the "made in Mexico" (MIM) tag put you off. This guitar will hold its own against an American-made Tele any day. (You can get many sounds out of a Tele, depending on amp, effects, etc...but you cannot get that Gibson/Epi Les Paul crunch. So if that's what you're looking for, don't gripe abt the Tele.) Feature: Once again, a Tele is a Tele. They all come w the same stock features, and can't be better, so it's a 10. Ease of Use: I hate to be repetative, but, unless you happen to get a lemon, a Tele is a Tele, plays like a Tele - smooth and easy - sounds like a Tele. Quality: First, let me interject a personal note here. I never thought I would own a red guitar, but, man, that chrome red just caught my eye and that's the one I prefered. I get many nice comments abt it. Second, as to quality: everything is set up perfectly from the factory. But, here's a problem I had after the purchase (fairly common problem), and a simple hint as to how to fix it. The top of the blade switch came off after one or two days, and I don't know where or when. I went to a local music store and bought a package of 2 replacements for abt $12. If this should happen to you, or, even before it happens to you, here's the fix: take a small piece of toilet paper and insert it between the top knob and the blade switch. This puts just enough "filler" at that junction that it is very unlikely to happen again. Try it, it's been working for professional musicians for years. I've not had any more problems w it. Value: For the money, this is an outrageous 10! Such a deal, it's unbelievable. Manufacturer Support: Haven't had to deal w it. No problems or questions. The Wow Factor: My chrome red Tele is just about as sexy as a Tele gets. I usually prefer a natural finish, but my Tele is one of the few exceptions. I saw it, played it, wanted it and bought it - compared to all other finishes - so, for me, it has to be a 10. Overall: If you want a Fender Standard Telecaster, you simply can't do any better than this. I wouldn't trade mine for an American made Tele. It's perfect for me in every way. This is simply an excellent guitar all the way around, and I'm very picky when it comes to laying out $ for a guitar (action, intonation, electronics, neck, frets, finish, etc...). I now own eight (two acoustic, six electric) very nice guitars, each one cherry-picked (locally and online) over the years. I'm proud to call my Tele one of them.

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"Classic Tele Twang" submitted October 6, 2004

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Musical Background: Play for my pleasure

Music Style: what ever suits my mood

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Feature: Everthing you need. If you have a good amp, the sky is the limit. Quality: My tele came with the control plate chrome blistered, I was able to order a replacement on the web for 10 bucks. Value: Very good value. except for the chrome problem on the control plate the workmanship is excellent. Manufacturer Support: No experience with the factory. The Wow Factor: I had a Telecaster in the 60's and loved it. I bought it to recall my youth. Overall: This guitar was purchased for my collection. I'll keep it forever as I have over twenty guitars. It 's an easy player and I love the way it sits on my lap. The sound......Telecaster!!!

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"great" submitted June 24, 2004

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Music Style: alternative, r0ck n roll, metal, blues

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Sound: from buttery smooth to searing highs you get everything from this tele. sustain is better than strat. compares to les pauls in body style but single coils make it unique. i like distortion so i got a custom seymour duncan pickup and it sounds perfect. ($70- for the seymour duncan) Feature: all u need Quality: sounded as good as the american. love the looks to i have midnight wine at it is such a good looking instrument Value: $350!!!! the could get away with selling it for 700 (dont get any ideas fender) Manufacturer Support: called them once about a pickup that buzzed excessively and they replaced it for free w/o shipping costs. i got it back a week later with a brand new neck pickup The Wow Factor: good looking great sounding Overall: a permanent fixture in my gig

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"bigmarkrockinginphoenix" submitted March 10, 2008

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Musical Background: hobbyist

Music Style: rock country blues

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Sound: i got this telecaster a week ago and i was really surprised at the sound it has i use peavey amp and several danelectro foot pedals and the sound is amazing Feature: the gig bag was nicer then expected i got one with my last guitar and it was of very poor quality this one is padded and made alot better the allen wrench and owner with the helpful hints was nice to but my telecaster was perfect right out of the box Ease of Use: this telecaster has great sound i got it because i seem to find guitars with the maple necks really play great i dont if its just but everyone i ve played seems to have really action and are so much easier to play Quality: i read some of the reviews where people said the finish was bad well mine came with a great finish although i wanted the white one i very happy i got the black one i think this would be a great to take on the its strudy and at first i thought it was going to be to thin but its just the right thickness all parts seem to be of good quality Value: it was a really great deal Manufacturer Support: this is my time i ve went through this company i dont think i ll need any upgrades the online store was very helpful and the service was quick i got my new telecaster in about four days i was really surprised at how soon it arrived The Wow Factor: this guitar is a beautiful piece of crafsmanship as soon as you see it your just amazed Overall: well i must tell you i m a gretsch man i ve owned a fender super reverb amp for years and i cant find one on any website so i thouht i d try fender guitars so far i m very happy i ll never get rid of my fender but i m still buying a gretsch to sit along side of it and the other ten guitars i own

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"The best gutar out there." submitted December 7, 2007

By a customer from aol.com

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Musical Background: Active Musician - Guitarist, Songwriter

Music Style: Thrash Metal, Melodeath, Alternative Metal, Experimental

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Sound: I have a First Act and a Schecter 7-string guitar. But I always come back to the Fender, because it sounds SOOOOOOO good. The Schecter is too boomy on the B string. The First Act is crap (I havent used it in a year). I also occasionally use my friends Strat, as well. But this is about the Fender Tele. It has a distinctive tone to it, a trebly, almost bluesy sound. I personally love it. I play heavy metal, and I prefer a higher-pitched screaming guitar sound over a low bassy guitar sound. Thig guitar provides me with that screaming lead, in conjunction with a Danelectro FAB Metal. Feature: Unfortunately, as great as this guitar is, I have to mark it down a bit on features. There is no whammy bar, which is a minus; and the tone adjustment on the guitar isnt amazing, either. It'll do, though. Ease of Use: Its a guitar. If you have any experience playing a guitar, then youll find this guitar easy to use. Quality: This guitar is invincible. Ive banged it on the wall, Ive hit stuff with it, and one time, I even tripped and accidentally slamed it onto a wood floor. And it STLL works like a charm. Value: Its kind of expensive, but oh well. Its worth every penny. Manufacturer Support: One word: Fender. But really, I will give it a 10 by default, as I have no experience with Fenders customer service. The Wow Factor: My Fender has a brown sunburst paint job on it, and it is GORGEOUS. I also checked the other color optins, and for the most part, theyre all awesome (except the "Midnight Wine" color... ugh). If my Fender was a chick, Id lay her. OK, not really, but you get the point. Overall: This is, without a doubt, the best guitar I have ever used. Period.

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"Brown sunbursts" submitted February 26, 2006

By a customer from comcast.net

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Musical Background: In a band (The Jazz Spasms)

Music Style: Rock-alternative-Hardcore

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Sound: The only problem with this guitar is the feedback it is horrible with the standard pick-ups you have to be standing a certain way so the feedback would disapear. other than that it has great clean and distorted tones. Ease of Use: easy to use but depends on your amp. all there is a volume, tone, knobs and a 3-switch. Quality: well the product is well made and all the only problem is that the neck is maple and if you play with dirty fingers or dent the neck it is noticable. Value: Well this product for me seemed good at the time and with it being christmas and all the price was cheaper than it is now. Manufacturer Support: haven't needed help. The Wow Factor: well i have noticed that the guitar i have chosen was a bit feminine because the tele that i had purchased was the displayed bright blue colour(Electric Blue Metallic) but it turns out it comes it another more teal-like colour catching female attention in saying things like,"OOooOOooo your guitar is pretty." which doesn't bother me too much but if you don't want that i suggest you get the brown sunburst. (i should've gotten the brown sunburst) Overall: This guitar is great if you are looking to be different and instead of buying the strat. It sounds great, the neck feels great, and looks pretty sweet. (-in brown sunburst)

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"you need this guitar!!!!" submitted May 25, 2005

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Musical Background: hobbyist (hack)

Music Style: classic rock/rock

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Sound: great guitar, i play mostly classic rock jimmy page, joe walsh etc. and this guitar, for the price cant be beat, the pickups have their short comings but they can be replaced and you still come out way ahead price wise over an american tele Quality: bullet proof finish on the body(sage green metalic)the neck and action was perfect right out of the box however there were some finish flaws on the neck but it didnt bother me. i striped it down and "shot it" with nitro(planed on doing it anyway) the frets needed some tlc (i'm real picky about frets)but were still playable from the factory. i swapped out the standard bridge for a vintage unit with brass saddles. tons-o-sustain, and a bit more twang. Value: this by far is the best guitar going for the money, everyone should own one! if you just starting out or if your a working musician. i'm dead serious in saying this guitar is truly gig worthy. Manufacturer Support: never have had to deal with fender for anything The Wow Factor: i love it, but you either love telecasters or you dont. i reality its a cutting board with a neck you dont buy a tele for the look its all about the tone and the feel Overall: i cant put this thing down its so much damn fun to play. it pretty much does it all!

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"One terrific player and looker that will keep ticking for many years." submitted January 16, 2009

By a customer from we.rr.com

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Musical Background: retired

Music Style: older country, rock-a-billy, 60's pop

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Sound: For the money, this MIM Standard Tele is tops in my book. It is very compatible with other teles and sounds great with my Flextone III 212. Stock pickups have a newer sound that sound pretty good. Goes well with my older country and rock-a-billy, etc. Despite it being the cheapie model, this gem is not bad at all believe me. Feature: All materials seem very good. The 9.5 " radius neck was finished perfectly as were the frets, tricolor burst is sharp looking. All in all, this low/medium priced tele isn't bad at all. I tried out several other more pricey teles and came back to this.....saving me $600 anyhow even with my buying an after market hardshell case for it, too. It deserves a good home ! Ease of Use: It plays itself. Good old Leo and his guitars are the workhorses of the industry. Quality: My new tele had a defective neck pickup cover on it, cover was sloppy loose despite being soldered. Dealer ordered replacement pickup and it was worse than the pickup that came on it so me and dealer compromised on a set of new Seymour Duncans installed. They are on order and it goes in next Monday for change out. I like the medium jumbo frets and especially like the truss rod opening on the peghead so you don't have to remove neck to adjust relief. Value: Very well worth the selling price. A real bargain ! Manufacturer Support: Other than above problem, all Fender instruments are pretty well put together and your dealer will help with any problems. The Wow Factor: Sex appeal and sounds are tops with this gem and very practical to my collection of teles. Overall: It'll be playing well after I'm long gone. I can't see paying money for a more expensive tele. Mine says Made in Mexico instead of USA but it can hold it's own anywhere and any time. Alder body is a bit heavy but it gives off a good "ping" of sounds.

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"A New Generation Texas Outlaw's take on the Fender Standard Telecaster." submitted May 3, 2007

By a customer from yahoo.com

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Musical Background: Active Texas Musician

Music Style: Texas Country Music (Kinda like Jack Ingram before he went big time)

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Sound: This Guitar is always second in line as far as live sound is concerned. I play texas country music, and I have yet to find a better guitar suited to clean sound. As far as Telys are concerned, this is probably the best guitar for the money. I don't really use it in recording, so I can just say that it plays a vital role in my live sound. Feature: It's a telecaster, so too many features would be overkill. I do like the string saddles and pickups however. The saddles don't tear up the strings, and the pickups have a real bite to them. They pick up every sound with excellent clarity. Ease of Use: There is a bit of a learning curve to this guitar. It requires a bit of practice, because you have to have a bit of skill to make this guitar sound good. It picks up sound so good, you have to know what you are playing and make sure you play it right, because on a clean channel, mistakes are obvious. Since I have never played this guitar live with any distortion, I really don't know its capabilities on that channel. Quality: I have always had a good experience with Fender's quality control, and this guitar is no different. It doesnt go out of tune, I don't have to worry about whether or not it will break. This is my second guitar I use behind my Fender American Series Stratocaster HSS, so I play it a little less than my strat, but I have not had a single problem with it so far. Value: This guitar is the best value for the money. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to buy a guitar. I would also recommend it as a first guitar to someone. If you learn off of this thing, you will be a better all-around guitarist as you progress, trust me. Manufacturer Support: I have not had to worry with anything as of yet. The Wow Factor: This guitar is pretty straight up. Mine is Black with a white pickguard and chrome plated fittings. I move around a lot with it, so I can really show off when I solo with it. It is a pretty common guitar, so even though I like it, I couldn't tell you about what others think. Overall: This guitar gives me the perfect versitility that I need for live sound. I play Texas Country, which blends an outlaw country sound with a lot of rock sound and a little blues, so versitility is a must. What I like least about it is the learning curve, and it takes a lot of practice to get used to, but once you have gotten over your frustration and give it a real chance, You will be pleasantly suprised.

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Fender Standard Tele Customer Review submitted October 12, 2004

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Sound: its ok Quality: good standard quality Value: for the price,definataly,the guitar, thats a different story Manufacturer Support: dont know

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"An affordable beastly Fender!" submitted January 21, 2008

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Musical Background: Active musician sorta

Music Style: jazz blues country rock metal

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Sound: The sound is great! It gives the same great vintage tone of a tele from the 60s. The only problem i encountered was seriously noise from the pickups so i suggest getting some of those fender noiseless pickups. Feature: The neck is absolutely perfect! Its real maple and it looks great. I got the black which looks real good the best color is the black or chrome red the midnight wine is just a crappy brown. Im not a big fan of the pickups though. Ease of Use: This is a real simple vintage guitar. Not much to figure out just dont turn the tone all the way up when you have distortion on it because it will feedback terribly. Quality: This is Fender were talking about. Awesome quality. Its got a real maple neck and i think an ash body. The knobs are ok they come off a little though. The finish is great no scratches when it came in. I polish mine once a week too. Value: Its just a standard tele no serious value or anything. Dont buy this guitar thinking its gonna be worth like a billion dollars in 20 years because it probably wont. Manufacturer Support: i bought an ibanez off here a couple years ago and had to send it back b/c of scratches but other than that i havent had a single problem from zzounds. I bought another ibanez a few years back and an esp and this fender and the shipping was fast the people were helpful on the phone. The Wow Factor: I think the Fender standard tele is a great guitar to get on any level of playing. I used to play alot of metal but starting getting into blues, jazz, and country and i think this is the perfect guitar to have for those styles of playing. Overall: Im pretty sure i will love this guitar for a long while. When I decide to get a new guitar it will probably be real close to this guitar.

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Fender Standard Telecaster Electric Guitar (Maple, with Gig Bag)

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