• Jim Root Tele = <3

  
  As reviewed by Zero on 6/6/2009

  I've had this guitar now for almost a year, and I'm nothing short but in love with it! This guitar can basically do anything. The neck is perfect for what I do. The schallers work beautifully. The EMGs are very dynamic with their tone. The EMGs really get a VERY metal tone. Pinch harmonics are a synch on this beauty as well. This guitar is definitely worth every penny! It looks amazing, it sounds amazing, and feels amazing!. My only gripe with it is the paint job. The paint is worn fairly easily, but thats nothing a little touch up cant cure. And im not talking fading. Im talking more of like little tiny blemishes that are hard to notice, and only people who are very picky would catch onto. Otherwise this guitar is phenomenal. A telecaster with an Ebony Fretboard, EMGs, and schaller locking tuners?! Its a steal! The case is nice too. =]

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• This is my holy grail guitar...

  
  As reviewed by J-DUB on 1/5/2010

  First off let it be known that the Jim Root Signature Series Telecaster is a player and not a show piece. THE GOOD: The electronics are perfect. I wouldn't choose any other pickup configuration. The 81/60 combo is the tried and true metal/hardcore combination and allows for a wide range of tonal possibilities. The hardware is great and the Fender locking tuners rival the Sperzels on my ESP's. The string through body bridge allows for maximum sustain. The placement of the battery cavity in the back of the guitar is genius. THE BAD: I don't think it is a bad thing but if you like the showroom look to your guitars then you will hate the finish on here. It is cheap and thinly applied and the result is you are left with a tele-relic look in no time. I actually like that. I hate pretty guitars. The only thing I would change is the placement of the volume knob. Like a standard strat it is a little too close for my taste. Bottom line: you cannot find a better telecaster for heavy music in ANY price range. Bonus: it comes with a wicked black tweed case with crushed red/black velvet inside. Evil. I love it.

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• Best guitar in the arsenal

  
  As reviewed by drew terlizzi on 2/17/2012

  Ive had this guitar for 5 years, I was actually one of the first to get it. It is without a doubt the best playing and sounding guitar Ive ever played or owned. Ive owned close to thirty guitars and this is the only one i have kept out of all of them and i will never get rid of it. Most people say that all guitar loaded with emgs sound alike but this is a prime example that they dont. This guitar has the high output but has a really low bassy sound to it which makes it sound huge which is from the excellent combinations of wood.

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