The player is the one, it’s less than $1k, you don’t need humbuckers, switches that do this and that or fancy paint, all you need in a Telecaster is in the player model.
I've had 2 of these 1st one butterscotch current one is tidepool. Both great guitars. I've had several usa teles (special, standard and 52 avri) we all know that the telecaster is the best electric guitar ever made! 😉 the player telecaster is right up there. Sounds great though a good valve amplifier!
I actually just bought just the body,for a good price,in this exact color(which is gorgeous, but looks more teal to me) for a custom platform. I don’t need the Tele sound for what I do right now, but the body is far more comfortable than a Strat. I also play Les Pauls but they tend to be harder to travel with. I plan to set this up with a Gibson Scale Warmoth neck(personal preference on scale), and probably set it up for pickup quick changes somehow, though my initial setup will be a P90 neck and Super Distortion T bridge. I play hard rock and pop punk mostly, so I am leaning more towards a heavier sound. I know some purists might say that’s ruining a Tele, but right tools for a particular job. If I need a traditional Tele sound, I can always swap out pickups.
The American Performer has really impressed me. Has many of the modern appointments of the Player - 9.5” radius, C shaped neck, neck truss rod adjustment, medium jumbo frets… But also has those amazing Yosemite pickups that just sound magical without the push/pull or any other bells and whistles I don’t want. And the 3 brass saddle bridge too. Think that’s the one I’m holding out for, but would also really like to try the Isbell after hearing so many good things. Nice video 👍
@@Paul-D Thanks for your reply :) I much prefer a 3 brass saddle bridge too and had been thinking about getting a Player to mod but looking at the different bridges types, the Player bridge is longer and I wondered about the number and position of main fixing screws, as some bridges have 3, others 4. Did you have to make any changes?
I have seen a few people online say a 'vintage style' didnt fit. But I think this is uncommon and maybe they bought a specifically different bridge. I found the normal 4 screw ones and the Wilkinson one fit directly on with no drilling or modifying needed.
Player series is definitely a big improvement on the standard series but not quite reached the heights of the Classic Player or Classic series MIM IMHO.
I have the same guitar and love it. I originally had a CV squier and it has some serious problems, so I traded up. Only ended paying a few hundred more for the Fender....
My Strat is a Squier. Got that particular model(the Sonic) because of the thinness of the body. For some reason, thicker Strat bodies are uncomfortable to me. Have everything I need to get that where I want anyway, except a comfortable neck(I like thinner necks than that one has)
The player is the one, it’s less than $1k, you don’t need humbuckers, switches that do this and that or fancy paint, all you need in a Telecaster is in the player model.
i agree if you get the maple neck and change the bridge to a proper tele one for pretty cheap/
I've had 2 of these 1st one butterscotch current one is tidepool. Both great guitars. I've had several usa teles (special, standard and 52 avri) we all know that the telecaster is the best electric guitar ever made! 😉 the player telecaster is right up there. Sounds great though a good valve amplifier!
Just wish they came with a proper tele bridgd hahaha
Ahhhh. Nice job on The Guess Who!!!
I actually just bought just the body,for a good price,in this exact color(which is gorgeous, but looks more teal to me) for a custom platform. I don’t need the Tele sound for what I do right now, but the body is far more comfortable than a Strat. I also play Les Pauls but they tend to be harder to travel with. I plan to set this up with a Gibson Scale Warmoth neck(personal preference on scale), and probably set it up for pickup quick changes somehow, though my initial setup will be a P90 neck and Super Distortion T bridge. I play hard rock and pop punk mostly, so I am leaning more towards a heavier sound. I know some purists might say that’s ruining a Tele, but right tools for a particular job. If I need a traditional Tele sound, I can always swap out pickups.
Have fun wih it.
The American Performer has really impressed me. Has many of the modern appointments of the Player - 9.5” radius, C shaped neck, neck truss rod adjustment, medium jumbo frets… But also has those amazing Yosemite pickups that just sound magical without the push/pull or any other bells and whistles I don’t want. And the 3 brass saddle bridge too. Think that’s the one I’m holding out for, but would also really like to try the Isbell after hearing so many good things. Nice video 👍
The Isbell is awesome, however recent runs of them have tended to be too heavy so gotta watch for that.
@@Paul-D interesting, thanks for the tip!
I also have same guitar in butterscotch blonde and so happy with that ❤
There good guitars and i prefer the butterscotch haha. I would just always put a proper tele bridge on them
5:41 I think the normal Tele bridge is a different size - not sure that it would fit as a straight replacement 🤔
Its a straight swap for a 4 screw brass saddle bridge set up - the Wilkinson bridge fits straight in too in pretty sure
@@Paul-D Thanks for your reply :) I much prefer a 3 brass saddle bridge too and had been thinking about getting a Player to mod but looking at the different bridges types, the Player bridge is longer and I wondered about the number and position of main fixing screws, as some bridges have 3, others 4. Did you have to make any changes?
I have seen a few people online say a 'vintage style' didnt fit. But I think this is uncommon and maybe they bought a specifically different bridge. I found the normal 4 screw ones and the Wilkinson one fit directly on with no drilling or modifying needed.
@@Paul-D Thanks - there are so many different Tele bridges it can be hard to be sure about compatibility!
I replaced mine with a Fender 3 saddle bridge, it was a perfect fit and well worth it
Player series is definitely a big improvement on the standard series but not quite reached the heights of the Classic Player or Classic series MIM IMHO.
Yes agree there for sure
One of those guitars would be cool in candy apple red, though I'm just too into Stratocasters and happy with my player series HSS.
They used to do that colour in the standard mim stuff. Not sure if they still do
@@Paul-D. Fender sells a telecaster body in Candy Apple red. About $250 US. You can also get various necks from them.
I have the same guitar and love it. I originally had a CV squier and it has some serious problems, so I traded up. Only ended paying a few hundred more for the Fender....
My Strat is a Squier. Got that particular model(the Sonic) because of the thinness of the body. For some reason, thicker Strat bodies are uncomfortable to me. Have everything I need to get that where I want anyway, except a comfortable neck(I like thinner necks than that one has)
Got one mim same color...the best cost benefit of all guitars.
They was, i think they’ve gotten pretty expensive now! Like everything i guess
Awesome
Had to install locking tuners, wouldnt stay in tune for a single song
Crazy! Usually there pretty good though i normally swap machine heads to locking ones on most guitars as i just like them lol
@@Paul-D changed nut too! Wow! Totally diff guitar now!!
It’s good for the price, soundwise perfect but the fret edges are too sharp, you’ll need a luthier to sand them down a bit for smoother feel.
C’mon and take a free ride
Don’t come with gig bag no more