Clearance Fender American Professional Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Butterscotch Blonde

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Perfect blend of old and new

After playing guitar for 35 years, I decided I was ready for my first T-style guitar. I'm primarily a rock guitar player (especially 70s and 80s rock), but I was getting the itch for the Tele twang. I wasn't sure initially if I wanted one with vintage specs or ulta-modern, so I tried this guitar along with the Elite and the Original '50s - all relatively newer models. I went back and forth to the Guitar Center five times before making up my mind! I ruled out the '50s because the classic U shaped neck was not comfortable for me, and the Elite had features that I didn't need (plus I had to have Butterscotch Blonde and the binding on the Elite just ruins the classic Tele look, in my opinion). In the end I chose the Professional Tele, and I'm so glad I did - I feel like it's the perfect blend of old and new. It looks like a classic Tele but with modern appointments that I really appreciate. I was initially nervous that the Deep C neck profile would not be comfortable (I'm very much used to thin "shredder" guitar necks), but I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable the fuller neck feels in my hand. The pickups sound great although I thought the '50s had the most vintagey tone (no surprise). The treble bleed circuit (while not new) is such a cool concept, especially when you have a slightly driven sound and want to back it down a bit. I do not give 5 stars very often, but this guitar inspires me so much.