You definitely looked super comfortable on that and is really cool to see how different guitars, and even different tele’s, bring out different sides to your playing! Fantastic demo and run through as always 😄
It's true, even with just teles they all make me play a little bit differently! I really just connect so much with this model of guitar on so many levels, it's kind of fitting in many ways because I like things that are simple with most of my music creation tools
@@AudiomoMusic I have a Jimi Hendrix compilation cd somewhere here, on the cover he's playing a metallic red double bound Tele, I always thought that looked amazing and have wanted one ever since. On the subject of Japanese Fenders, a few years back, a mate was looking after a guitar shop for the day. I went in and played every single guitar. There was a brand new USA Super Strat, which was amazing and nearly the favorite, but the top spot for me was an Olympic White Japanese Strat which just had something extra going on. I've been a fan of them ever since.
I have had Fender Japan , and others from Japan , since the early 80s. Never been disappointed. They and several othr Japanese brands make the perfect guitars
Thanks I have absolutely no idea where it came from, I was just messing about and it just kind of happened. Fun to play that style of music once in a while!
Fender Japan have been making superior guitars for years, long before we "discovered" them, now the older models are highly collectable with prices to match. It's good to see CTS pots in place of the inferior small pots that just wear out too quickly, a weak spot on a lot of brands that i like. The Torino red looks stunning, and may have been the most popular if "The Shadows" had not chosen Fiesta Red, which the first one they bought wasn't, it was a pink or a bad paint mix of Fiesta red, the truth is lost in history. I am very tempted to buy a Strat in Torino red, but it will need a thin wide radius neck, so it won't be a Fender! Thanks for your great review Jim, is this one a keeper?
This color on a strat with a real dark rosewood board would be a magnificent sight to see indeed. You'd likely have to build it yourself but that'd be a fun project in and of itself. This one is not being kept, right now I'm in full on sell mode, not keeping things unfortunately.
I have a 2021 version (in LPB, roasted neck and painted headstock) and was also very pleased to see the quality CTS pots and switch. Saved me having to upgrade them myself! 👍
@@1Moggi The better quality electronics just adds to the feeling that you have bought a better guitar than you would only a few years ago. My pet hate is cheap pots and switches, which find their way into far too many guitars.
I could have posted about 25 minutes of playing footage with this one, but people like when things get to the point so to speak haha, it was a lot of fun filming this one thanks Staley
How would you rate the Japanese telecasters compared to the American professional ii?? I love the sound of these guitars but I’m struggling to find one to play here in the UK
He scooter it's just the join button underneath the video player itself here. Is there any specific stuff you want me to go over with the playing you're curious about?
@@AudiomoMusic Just watching your hands helps me a lot. I am at the begging end of dementia. I would probably not retain much. I’ll see if I can find that darn join button.
i had 2 red Teles i should have kept one of them. never had one with binding. i traded mine in for my Nashville in Alamo Texas. bet ya can't guess what music shop lolol.
@@AudiomoMusic oh really? I wonder why all the others out there in the Traditional 60’s Telecaster model seem to be basswood then? Was it different in 2020, or maybe this was just for an FSR colour?
From the launch in 2017 all of the custom telecasters came with alder bodies in that generation of guitars which lasted until 2020. At the end of Q1 in 2020 the transition started to the traditional ii series ( which is where we are at now ) where standard traditional 60's do come with basswood and FSR's or shop orders will have alder if requested. For guitars with a 2020 serial, you can tell if it's a first generation or second generation based on the color if it's a custom color ( such as Torino red was made in the first line of traditional's and replaced for the refresh ).
Going to check out Custom Shop 62 Custom Telecaster tomorrow. Its sparkle red and NOS not a relic job, if the neck feels good im taking it home, for some reason i have a feeling it will be tough to find another one.
I have a Custom Shop tele custom and its a remarkable guitar im sure you’ll love it, dont be afraid to ask what they best they can do is, i paid substantially less than list price for mine. Best of luck!
You definitely looked super comfortable on that and is really cool to see how different guitars, and even different tele’s, bring out different sides to your playing! Fantastic demo and run through as always 😄
It's true, even with just teles they all make me play a little bit differently! I really just connect so much with this model of guitar on so many levels, it's kind of fitting in many ways because I like things that are simple with most of my music creation tools
Amazing what a difference a bit of binding makes to the overall look, I love it.
It makes the entire color for me, I don't like reds of this variety on guitars for the most part but the binding really does put it over the top
@@AudiomoMusic I have a Jimi Hendrix compilation cd somewhere here, on the cover he's playing a metallic red double bound Tele, I always thought that looked amazing and have wanted one ever since.
On the subject of Japanese Fenders, a few years back, a mate was looking after a guitar shop for the day. I went in and played every single guitar. There was a brand new USA Super Strat, which was amazing and nearly the favorite, but the top spot for me was an Olympic White Japanese Strat which just had something extra going on. I've been a fan of them ever since.
I have had Fender Japan , and others from Japan , since the early 80s. Never been disappointed. They and several othr Japanese brands make the perfect guitars
I imported a 2022 heritage series tele to Europe and I was a bit nervous, but the guitar is incredible, absolutely faultless
Glad to see this reviewed. This is my next purchase. I love that color and need to own one.
I just took delivery on a daphne blue one of these yesterday, and man they really are fantastic. best of luck finding one of the torino reds!
That riff at 6:55 is really cool
Thanks I have absolutely no idea where it came from, I was just messing about and it just kind of happened. Fun to play that style of music once in a while!
Absolutely gorgeous guitar!
I just bought this guitar. Plays very well.
Fender Japan have been making superior guitars for years, long before we "discovered" them, now the older models
are highly collectable with prices to match.
It's good to see CTS pots in place of the inferior small pots that just wear out too quickly, a weak spot on a lot of brands
that i like.
The Torino red looks stunning, and may have been the most popular if "The Shadows" had not chosen Fiesta Red, which
the first one they bought wasn't, it was a pink or a bad paint mix of Fiesta red, the truth is lost in history.
I am very tempted to buy a Strat in Torino red, but it will need a thin wide radius neck, so it won't be a Fender!
Thanks for your great review Jim, is this one a keeper?
This color on a strat with a real dark rosewood board would be a magnificent sight to see indeed. You'd likely have to build it yourself but that'd be a fun project in and of itself.
This one is not being kept, right now I'm in full on sell mode, not keeping things unfortunately.
I have a 2021 version (in LPB, roasted neck and painted headstock) and was also very pleased to see the quality CTS pots and switch. Saved me having to upgrade them myself! 👍
@@1Moggi The better quality electronics just adds to the feeling that you have bought a better guitar than you would only a few years ago.
My pet hate is cheap pots and switches, which find their way into far too many guitars.
@@1Moggi That ones a beaut! I was real tempted to pick up the Jazzmaster version in the LPB but just wasn't in the cards
@@AudiomoMusic that series is just stunning, not something you see everyday. 😎
I just love Teles!
Best guitars ever designed!
That sounded fantastic!
Loving the demo today. Good play day? Sounds great imho, Ty for sharing!
I could have posted about 25 minutes of playing footage with this one, but people like when things get to the point so to speak haha, it was a lot of fun filming this one thanks Staley
Nice guitar.
How would you rate the Japanese telecasters compared to the American professional ii?? I love the sound of these guitars but I’m struggling to find one to play here in the UK
I have both. Appearances are the same, however MIJ Tele plays easier because it was more carefully built.
I save your videos so I can study your playing. Awesome! By the way , cannot find out how to become a member. Could you send me a link?
He scooter it's just the join button underneath the video player itself here. Is there any specific stuff you want me to go over with the playing you're curious about?
@@AudiomoMusic Just watching your hands helps me a lot. I am at the begging end of dementia. I would probably not retain much. I’ll see if I can find that darn join button.
@@MyScooter57 You had me cracked up with your comments, great sense of humor brother.
i had 2 red Teles i should have kept one of them. never had one with binding. i traded mine in for my Nashville in Alamo Texas. bet ya can't guess what music shop lolol.
Must have been the local guitar center right? 🤣
@@AudiomoMusic yea called Alamo music geetar senter. Lolol
How do you purchase these if living in Ireland. Do you have to through specific international venders only?
In Ireland your best bet is online at Ishibashi Music, they will ship directly to you from Japan and have multiple stores throughout the country
I don't think it's an alder body like you mentioned, but a basswood one
It’s absolutely alder, confirmed several times for this era of modern Fender Japans version of the model.
@@AudiomoMusic oh really? I wonder why all the others out there in the Traditional 60’s Telecaster model seem to be basswood then? Was it different in 2020, or maybe this was just for an FSR colour?
From the launch in 2017 all of the custom telecasters came with alder bodies in that generation of guitars which lasted until 2020. At the end of Q1 in 2020 the transition started to the traditional ii series ( which is where we are at now ) where standard traditional 60's do come with basswood and FSR's or shop orders will have alder if requested. For guitars with a 2020 serial, you can tell if it's a first generation or second generation based on the color if it's a custom color ( such as Torino red was made in the first line of traditional's and replaced for the refresh ).
Going to check out Custom Shop 62 Custom Telecaster tomorrow. Its sparkle red and NOS not a relic job, if the neck feels good im taking it home, for some reason i have a feeling it will be tough to find another one.
I have a Custom Shop tele custom and its a remarkable guitar im sure you’ll love it, dont be afraid to ask what they best they can do is, i paid substantially less than list price for mine. Best of luck!