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I have never owned a Fender guitar in my 36 years of playing, in fact I never really liked them. Now, I know the reason is because I've obviously only ever played cheap junk. I always knew if I were to buy a Fender it would be a Telecaster because I just like the way they look. This guitar was flawless right out of the box, both in terms of appearance and playability. The photos do no justice to the Roasted Pine. The Photos make it look like raw unfinished wood compared to the high gloss seen in person. I can't begin to describe in detail every nuance of this guitar as most life-long Fender enthusiasts can but for a musician/guitarist that has owned and still owns many guitars, I am absolutely in love with the sound I get from this guitar that only single coil fenders can achieve. When I record Blues songs I usually have a couple guitars with single coil pickups that I go to for a certain sound but this guitar has put an end to that. The neck certainly gives the feeling of holding a sturdy and high quality instrument and it makes me play with a certain feel that I just don't do with my more thin/fast necks. I do love my thin, fast, flat necks but not for the feeling I create with this guitar playing more laid back melodic music. Also the push/push tone knob that changes the pickups to series wiring not only adds to the versatility but is very useful for dynamic changes mid song. I don't know if any other Fenders are known for this but it is my first experience and I already use it quite often while playing without missing a lick due to how quickly It can be pushed compared to push/pull knobs. The Maple fretboard is another feature I've always liked on guitars and just adds to the warm snappy tone. I can, without hesitation, say that I not only love this guitar but have been converted to a Fender Tele fan in the span of a week.

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I've been longing for a Telecaster after having sold my Original 50s Tele reissue last year. So I purchased the Pro II Butterscotch Tele from zZounds with not much of an expectation. At first glance I was a tad disappointed because the finish, hardware and material appeared a bit inferior to the eye than the Original 50s Tele. However, after plugging it in and playing the guitar I was so engrossed that I couldn't put it down. The neck of this guitar is just perfect, and the pickups are so articulate they outperformed the Original 50s Tele. To get most out of it I suggest stringing it with Roto Orange 9s. You'll be amazed how good they work with this Tele.

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I’m never ever in my 15 years of playing owned an American made guitar. I saw this guitar and I knew I had to have it. Thanks to zZounds, I had this baby at my doorstep within a couple of days. I was one of those people that thought that guitars made in China can sound just as good as in my opinion somewhat overpriced guitars in the United States. Boy was I wrong this is a guitar that made me feel like I started all over again! And then the price to tell you the truth is unbeatable, I love fender. I think I found a new friend! Thank you kind people from zZounds to make this happen!

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