I was browsing the site, looking at several different telecasters... this one really caught my eye.Some people might be deterred by the idea of paying this much for a Mexican tele, but i thought the value was there.The neck and body are both finished in nitrocellulose, the body and had has some cool finish checking, what I'd call light relicing.Mine looks like a well loved instrument.I really dig the look of the worn chrome pickguard, and worn hardware.You get a rosewood fretboard, a lot of the more recent Fender offerings guitars are using Pau Ferro.You also get locking tuners and a deluxe Fender Hard shell case, a great value right there.Most other Fender road worn guitars are shipping with just a gig bag.I'm not a huge Pretenders fan, i know the hits, that's about it. I didn't buy it because of Chrissie or The Pretenders...I bought it because it's a killer Telecaster at a fair price in my opinion. It looks and sounds great!

The 6 adjustable saddles are really nice for better intonation, although I've got no issues with the 3 barrel saddles found on most Telecaster.

The instrument sounds like you'd expect a telecaster to sound.

I found no issues with the fit and finish, a fine looking guitar.

I's say for all that you get, the guitar is priced fair.

I've never had to contact fender regarding this or any previous purchase.

This would be a great instrument for the Chrissie Hynde or Pretenders fan, but even if you aren't.... it's a solid, fine instrument. A great Telecaster in my opinion.

I play guitar in a band.

Rock, Classic Rock, Punk Rock.