Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag), 3-Color Sunburst (Closeup)

Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag), Olympic White

Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag), Olympic White (Controls Closeup

Access great acoustic tones with the look of a standard electric Telecaster body. It features Fishman piezo bridge pickup and a lightweight chambered ash body.

Overview

From Fender's Deluxe Series, The Acoustasonic Telecaster brings elegant acoustic tones thanks to its Fishman piezo bridge pickup. This Telecaster has an exceptional playability by incorporating a C shaped neck design and lightweight chambered ash body. With 21 frets of incredible tone, don't miss out on this great edition to Fender's ever-growing lineup of impressive guitars!

Features
- Chambered ash body with a smooth polyester finish

- Modern C shaped maple neck

- 21 fret rosewood fingerboard

- Custom Shop Twisted Tele single-coil neck pickup

- Fishman piezo bridge pickup

- Chrome hardware

- Deluxe gig bag included

Specs

Specifications
Model Name: Acoustasonic(TM) Tele(R)

Model Number: 014-4500-(Color #)

Series: Deluxe Series

Colors: (300) 3-Color Sunburst, (305) Olympic White, (Polyester Finish)

Body: Ash with a Spruce Wedge Center Block

Neck: Maple, Modern C Shape, (Satin Urethane Finish)

Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5 Radius (241 mm)

No. of Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo Frets

Pickups: 1 Custom Shop Twisted Tele(R) Single-Coil (Neck), 1 Fishman(R) Piezo Pickup (Bridge)

Controls: Volume, Active Tone, 3 PC Board Mounted Trim Pots for Volume Adjustment of Each Piezo Pickup

Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:
- Position 1. Neck Pickup
- Position 2. Neck and Piezo Bridge Pickup
- Position 3. Piezo Bridge Pickup

Bridge: Rosewood Acoustic Tele(R) Bridge with Compensated Plastic Saddle

Machine Heads: Fender(R)/Ping(R) Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines

Hardware: Chrome

Pickguard: None

Scale Length: 25 1/2 (648 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.6875 (43 mm)

Unique Features: Chambered Ash Body with Spruce Wedge Center Block, Compensated Bridge Pin Locations for Equalizing String Tension and Angle, Bridge Mounted Preamp, Bridge Mounted Controls with Anodized Aluminum Knobs, 18 Volt Power Supply for Maximum Headroom, Graphite Back Cover Plate, White Dot Position Inlays

Strings: Fender Dura-Tone Coated Phosphor Bronze 660XL, Gauges .010 to .048, P/N 073-0660-002

Accessories: Deluxe Gig Bag

Case: Deluxe Gig Bag

Introduced: 1/2010

Notice: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818

Reviews

(4 ratings)

Submitted May 21, 2012 by Ben C in Fairmont, WV

"Whoa! Glad I Got One"

Overall:

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After a long and grueling decision process I finally ordered one from Zzounds (exceptional customer service as usual) and am I glad that I did. I ordered the 3 Color Burst.Finish - craftmanship and finish both get an A+ from me. I've inspected this guitar top to bottom and every which way that I can and did not find any flaw on the guitar's finish, neck fit in the neck pocket properly, no visible mis-cuts or mis-routes, frets were all dressed properly.Fit - a little high of an action for my taste out of the box but not bad enough that it's a deal breaker. A bit of setting up is just about to be expected with any stringed instrument as action is partially subjective in nature.Sound - well this is where I believe this guitar sets itself apart from other electric and/or electric-acoustics in the market. Purists may have a difficult time accepting the unique ability this guitar offers, the sound it produce is not the "pure" electric sound and definitely not the "pure" acoustic sound that a traditionalist might be looking for. Electric or acoustic tones on it's own, this guitar would rank average BUT when mixed together that is when it does it's magic and would then rank very high in my book.Overall Value - it is not inexpensive by no means and only time would tell if it will hold up but I have high hopes!

Sound
Well this is where I believe this guitar sets itself apart from other electric and/or electric-acoustics in the market. Purists may have a difficult… read more time accepting the unique ability this guitar offers, the sound it produce is not the "pure" electric sound and definitely not the "pure" acoustic sound that a traditionalist might be looking for. Electric or acoustic tones on it's own, this guitar would rank average BUT when mixed together that is when it does it's magic and would then rank very high in my book.

Features
It is the convenience of only having to bring one guitar to a gig with me that makes this guitar extra special.

Ease of Use
Once you learn the controls and get the right mix between the on board preamp and PA/Amp it's just like any other guitar - rock away!

Quality
Craftsmanship and finish both get an A+ from me. I've inspected this guitar top to bottom and every which way that I can and did not find any flaw on the guitar's finish, neck fit in the neck pocket properly, no visible mis-cuts or mis-routes, frets were all dressed properly. Fit - a little high of an action for my taste out of the box but not bad enough that it's a deal breaker. A bit of setting up is just about to be expected with any stringed instrument as action is partially subjective in nature.

Value
Overall Value - it is not inexpensive by no means and only time would tell if it will hold up but I have high hopes!

Manufacturer Support
Have not really needed it at this point.

The Wow Factor
Wow X 100

Musical Background:
15 years of guitar playing and over 20 years of singing in various groups (garage and bar bands)

Musical Style:
rock & roll, blues, country

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