Both sounded great. Kudos for setting up/dialing in each one so well. The '52 has that Classic twangy, old Tele sound, and the '59 had a warmer fuller tone. That was a real treat for the ears. 👍 Using the Tone knob and EQ (amp or pedal), how close could you get each guitar to sound like the other?
@@picksalot1 they can get close, but there’s certain qualities that are there no matter what, the 52 has a spongier bass and the 59 has a tighter brighter bass. They feel different to play, the 52 has more resistance to pick attack while the extra definition of the 59 makes for easier playability.
50's style wins all day long in the recording playback. There is one passage of notes where the Rosewood does sound sweet in there. I can only speak to playing originals in shops, a '63 Rosewood Tele was one of the most amazing guitars I have ever picked up. Felt amazing. Absolutely magical. As for the original '52 - meh, although it was in flawless condition. Only two 'better' than those for me were an '83 JV 50's tele from Japan. That neck! Insane. Should never have sold it. Also, one of Nash's own early '52 complete with the Fender logos. Those pickups! Pull pot monsters. Again, probably shoulda kept it. Thanks man. As far as your lessons, keep up the good work. It is actually remarkably difficult to find solid guitar teaching on the Tube. Guthrie Trapp is probably one of the best I have found, an unlikely candidate, seeing as he doesn't like making videos or teaching much, but he has such a solid approach, albeit in random sequence at times. God Bless 🕊️
Very subtle differences between both. The '52 is a little more punchy and mid-forward, and was especially friendlier to break-up/overdrive tones to my ear. Whereas, the '59 had a slightly more "clinical" sound, a little brighter on the top end. I sensed a slightly wider dynamic range on that one as well. Again, the differences were VERY subtle, and nothing an audience member would ever hear. But for all of the demoed tones, my pick was the '52 AVRI. I could see that one being more friendly to my picking style.
@@oaeoeaoRust there are some nuances that are really interesting in the room, I always thought I was a black guard guy, but I’ve had this 59 for two years and I think it’s my favorite guitar I’ve ever owned
@@KoreyHicksGuitar hey, I meant fool in a fun A-Team sort of way, both are great guitars. Two sides of a coin. Though a fairer comparison would be two AV or two CS models. Really enjoy your channel!
I’ll take both of them!
Both sounded great. Kudos for setting up/dialing in each one so well. The '52 has that Classic twangy, old Tele sound, and the '59 had a warmer fuller tone. That was a real treat for the ears. 👍 Using the Tone knob and EQ (amp or pedal), how close could you get each guitar to sound like the other?
@@picksalot1 they can get close, but there’s certain qualities that are there no matter what, the 52 has a spongier bass and the 59 has a tighter brighter bass. They feel different to play, the 52 has more resistance to pick attack while the extra definition of the 59 makes for easier playability.
@@KoreyHicksGuitar Thanks for sharing your insights and very nice guitars.
A3 vs. A5 pickup magnets
Great tele video, but I think you just sold an amp. That Sportsman sounds incredible.
Excellent! Actually going to be doing a video on the sportsman soon!
Thank you for another great video.
Thanks for watching!
The 59 sounds really warm and the other sounds like it’s all bite. Both sound really good.
50's style wins all day long in the recording playback. There is one passage of notes where the Rosewood does sound sweet in there.
I can only speak to playing originals in shops, a '63 Rosewood Tele was one of the most amazing guitars I have ever picked up. Felt amazing. Absolutely magical. As for the original '52 - meh, although it was in flawless condition.
Only two 'better' than those for me were an '83 JV 50's tele from Japan. That neck! Insane. Should never have sold it. Also, one of Nash's own early '52 complete with the Fender logos. Those pickups! Pull pot monsters. Again, probably shoulda kept it.
Thanks man. As far as your lessons, keep up the good work. It is actually remarkably difficult to find solid guitar teaching on the Tube. Guthrie Trapp is probably one of the best I have found, an unlikely candidate, seeing as he doesn't like making videos or teaching much, but he has such a solid approach, albeit in random sequence at times.
God Bless 🕊️
Very subtle differences between both. The '52 is a little more punchy and mid-forward, and was especially friendlier to break-up/overdrive tones to my ear. Whereas, the '59 had a slightly more "clinical" sound, a little brighter on the top end. I sensed a slightly wider dynamic range on that one as well.
Again, the differences were VERY subtle, and nothing an audience member would ever hear. But for all of the demoed tones, my pick was the '52 AVRI. I could see that one being more friendly to my picking style.
Exactly! The 59 is a bit more versatile for that reason and after playing blackguards for over 20 years, I find myself picking it up more often
Easy decision.. spend your whole months pay and buy both
I liked the ash body.
Beauties.
Any fools knows, gotta have both
@@oaeoeaoRust there are some nuances that are really interesting in the room, I always thought I was a black guard guy, but I’ve had this 59 for two years and I think it’s my favorite guitar I’ve ever owned
@@KoreyHicksGuitar hey, I meant fool in a fun A-Team sort of way, both are great guitars. Two sides of a coin. Though a fairer comparison would be two AV or two CS models. Really enjoy your channel!
52 sounds like rock and roll 59 kind of sounds like country
From here on out I'm only using broadcaster pickups in my Teles
I’ve actually become more and more of a fan of late 50s and early early 60s pick ups
@@KoreyHicksGuitarhave you tried the pure vintage 64 set? I’ve ordered a Vintera 60s in fiesta and heard the stock pups to be meh
@ I have, and they are great pick ups! I’ve also played the Vintera and with a good amp they are just fine!
@ thanks for letting me know
Reissues. Really
Really!