Squier Affinity Telecaster Deluxe - Burgundy Mist to match my Jazzmaster!
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2021
- I really like the Affinity Jazzmaster, so when I saw a Burgundy Mist Telecaster Deluxe pop up, I had to buy it. I'm glad I did, because I love it! It was tough making the video because I was so inspired; I was writing so much material on it (which, for obvious reasons, I didn't include in this video) that I've got 2 hours of footage filled with ideas to comb thru.
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Fantastic job. It’s really hard to find such a wonderful in-depth review and not just somebody wanking away with ear bleeding distortion. Thanks for a great video. Keep it up.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes I wonder if maybe my videos are too boring so I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and share that with me. Thanks!
One of the best review videos I've ever watched. Congrats!
Thanks Agustin this made my day!
Damn, I wanna know all the songs you played for demonstration purposes. You have a superb taste, man
I come back to these videos frequently and I don't even own or intend to buy this. It's just such a well made video. I really like that you add acoustic playing in to show the resonance of the guitar, no one does that and it's one thing i find important in a guitar.
Thank you for sharing that with me! It really does mean a lot. I actually just logged in to check my comments and got my first negative comment before this one, so I appreciate you taking the time to share some kind words with me to balance things out 😅
For the acoustic playing, I personally play electrics unplugged a majority of the time when writing so the unplugged sound of a guitar is important to me too. I find that when a guitar naturally resonates a certain way, it’ll sound amazing plugged in regardless of what pickups are in it.
I wish all guitar and guitar sound demos were made this way. I especially like that you addressed concerns of your viewers. Only the best guitar channels at RUclips will do this. I found this very helpful in my decision to purchase one of these with the intention to install my Seymour Duncan Invader in the bridge position but these original pickups sound very good so now I have a new dilemna, albeit, a good one to have... haha. Thank you!
I really appreciate you saying that - thanks! It’s amazing to me that anyone watches my videos and I never lose sight of the fact that real people are watching. Instead of seeing viewers/subscribers as numbers, I consider it friends coming to hang out. So when someone takes the time to watch, let alone ask me to showcase something or my opinion on something it’s so cool and I’m always happy to include that in a video.
I’m honored that this helped you make a decision and I hope you enjoy your Tele! No worries if you ultimately decide to put some Invaders in (never hurts to mix things up) but I definitely suggest spending some time with the stock pickups and adjusting them before you make the switch - they’re very versatile.
Such an amazing review; straight to the point and nice playing, thank you so much for making this video!!!
Thank you for watching and the kind words!
This is by far the most informative and thoughtful review I’ve seen on this platform. Also, I appreciate what you choose to play. Thanks!
Thanks Thad, very kind of you to say that! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!
Killer review, I just bought one. Thanks again brotha!!!
Anytime! Thanks for watching - and congrats on the new Tele!
I just bought one too. They look sick af
I dont know what it is but this review is just special to me, the background music and just your style are really pleasing. I even come back every here and there just to rewatch it.
Thank you Treeman that’s very kind of you to share. If you’re able to pinpoint anything else in particular that makes it special to you I’d love to know! Because I’m not sure what it is about this video, but it gets more return viewers than any of my others.
It might be weird, but this is the only video of mine I return to watch occasionally too. Partly because theres a few riffs I’ve been meaning to lift and develop, but mainly because I had a lot of fun that day. I had put on Netflix in the background, didn’t overthink it like I normally do, and just spent the entire day with that guitar. So it’s nice for me to revisit that day by revisiting the video, and it makes me happy to know other people have liked it too.
Thanks for watching!
dude ! it's my first time here but i have to say , your video is so well done , playing , tones , narration , 10/10 you earned a new faithful subscriber !
Thanks Andy I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and share that with me! It’s been a bit since I’ve been able to get something new posted, but comments like yours help me move things along. Thanks!
Thanks for making this video. Been on Sweetwater lusting after this to add to my cheap Tele collection, now I feel confident in buying it. Rock on!
Thank you for watching! I’m glad to have played a minor part in your decision. I think you’ll be happy with it!
Your reviews are excellent. I’m seriously considering buying this guitar. Keep ‘em coming!
Thank you that means a lot - I’ll do my best to keep the videos rolling out regularly.
If you do pick up one of these Telecasters let me know what you think! I haven’t come across anyone else who’s got one yet and I’m interested to know what other players think.
@@sunnyhaair Will do. They’re not available here in the UK yet. Couple of weeks maybe.
Yah, they just started showing up here in Canada, but not very many of these new line of Squier Affinity models are here yet, just give them 1or 2 months, I'm sure they will be rolling in steady before or by the end of August!
@@sunnyhaair Just picked one up. Love it. A 30 min setup out of the box and this guitar plays amazing and sounds great.
@@sunnyhaair I like it but sounds more like the affinity jazzmaster than the Tele to me?
Just got mine last week. I concur with your findings... Good note separation on the humbuckers, very resonant guitar. Excellent build quality too: nut cut correctly, very clean and great fret job. Stays in tune and it's a joy to play. At this price point it's a head scratcher. She's a keeper for sure. 😁
It’s amazing isn’t it? These new Affinity models are as good as ANY guitar I’ve ever played. Much more inline with Fenders than Epiphone’s have been inline with Gibson in my experience and they’re comparatively much cheaper. Pretty crazy honestly.
Thanks for watching! Sorry for the late response!
I ordered one of these the other day on a whim. After watching your video I'm excited for it to arrive. I was thinking it could be a great mod guitar but I'm gonna have to rethink that after hearing the sounds you got out of the original pickups. Great video. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing that with me Jim that’s awesome! I’d expected to mod mine when I first ordered it but now I can’t bring myself to change anything about it - not even the scratchy pot 😅
There’s just something about those pickups that makes them versatile but also consistent. I’ve played them through a little Blackstar Fly 3, Peavey Vypyr, Line 6 Helix, and mostly recently a couple of Mesa Dual Rectifiers and it’s adapted to everything better than almost anything else I’ve played. When you get yours I totally recommend playing with the pickup height just to hear how adaptable they are when you do that.
Thanks for watching and congratulations on the Tele! I hope you like yours as much as I like mine.
MAN! Your video is awesome. Delay, reverb, beauty and TOOL!
Can never go wrong with delay and Tool, right? Thanks for watching!
Burgundy mist is my favorite finish ever. And I've been looking for a cheap humbucker guitar. This may be my next purchase.
I’m obsessed with this finish! Wish I could find more guitars with it. There’s a couple Chargers with it that are very tempting. 👀
Thanks for watching! If you pick one of these up let me know how you like it.
Excellent video . Well done . This beautiful guitar is in the right hands for sure . These new Squiers are awesome . Esp this Tele . Love the color , belly cut , pickups , bridge and great neck and frets . She's a beauty .
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’ve got a few guitars under the Fender umbrella since 2019 (Squier, Gretsch, Jackson, and of course Fender) and I’m blown away by how great it all is. But I have a special bond with this one. Everything about it is perfect for me!
@@sunnyhaair Agree , same here . But with higher gain and volume , the original good sounding pups would squeal . So I installed alnico buckers with 4 conductor wiring and added coil split toggle switches on each . Now its even more killer . LP Bucker fatness and Twisted Tele twang at the flick of a switch . Love it even more .
@@tonedriverss8629 That sounds awesome! I'm too attached to this one to change anything about it, but maybe in the future I'll try a different color and change up the electronics.
Thanks dude! I'm getting this guitar as a gift to my son based on your review.
Very touched to know this video played a part in your decision. I hope your son enjoys it and it serves him well - Thanks for watching and sharing that with me!
Excellent work. And the guitar looks amazing
Thanks for your time!
Lovely desing there, I think I would still like to have a classic single coil Tele, but this is really nicely executed. Thanks for sharing with us.
Nothing wrong with that! I’m still planning on picking up a classic Tele someday. Thank you for watching and your kind words!
Yah the Squier Classic Vibe 60"s Custom Telecaster is a great guitar also, I bought mine about 2 months ago, it came perfect out of the box, the same as my Affinity Telecaster Deluxe made by Squire also, but of course the Classic Vibe model is another 260 dollars more Canadian.
It goes for 630 dollars here in Canada, and the Affinity Deluxe goes for 370 dollars here in Canada!
This guitar is amazing, and your video helped me choose, thank u
Thanks for you watching! I’m happy to know it helped and I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine
Thanks for the review. I'm buying the same and will customize it (change p/u's to coil splitting) and painting.
Thank you for watching! Let me know how you get along with it after your customization work. I’ve been considering changing the pickguard on mine but haven’t settled yet.
Great review ! Picking one up. Thanks brother
Nice! Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine. Thanks for your time watching!
Bought one in Brazil, the guitar is absolute beautiful and versatile. I've been using as my main guitar for a while
Awesome! Mine became my main guitar too. I’ve put in well over 1,000 hours on it and there’s not a single issue. Thanks for watching 😎
I just bought one few days ago - charcoal metalic with rosewood neck. What a good guitar. All my other guitars are strats. I can't play a Les Paul anymore. Stuck on Fender strats. Now I have a tele with 2 humbuckers and separate volume controls. This guitar is PERFECT for playing Led Zeppelin and Allman Bros. The pickups kick a$$. The only mods I'll make are, change the nobs and make the toggle switch vertical. I look forward to many a day with this guitar.
Just got it as a first timer. I plays wonderful so far
Congratulations! I would've loved to have this when I was starting out. Thanks for watching and sharing the news with me!
Awesome reviews, awesome guitar!! I;m a teleholic now I want one 😅 Those pickups sound sound really good. Thanks for doing this, great video!! Cheers!.
Thank you for watching! I appreciate the kind words. This one made me a bit of a teleholic too 😰. I’ve watched and read so much about telecasters since buying this. And even bought another one! I can’t recommend this guitar enough (and the pickups are a big reason why)!
@@sunnyhaair Is the pickups that bad or something? is ceramic or alnico pickups?
Love this im litterally buying the guitar rn!
Congratulations! I’m not sure if you ordered before watching or if the video played any part in the purchase, but either way, I hope it helped you feel confident in your purchase of a great guitar! I think you’ll like it a lot.
Thanks for watching and sharing your purchase!
@@sunnyhaair I had been deciding between this and the Jazzmaster, your vids helped alot! Also when you were playing them in the video were you playing any specific song or lick? If so could you share?
Very glad to know the vids helped!
There’s a few bits of songs in this one.
:54 - 1:12 is Message in a Bottle by The Police
2:56 - 3:17 is Wake by Linkin Park
3:20 - 3:36 is Saturday Savior by Failure
8:10 - 8:51 is The Patient by Tool
In this one I just set up the camera while I noodled around on the Tele to familiarize myself with it. I had a few hours of footage so everything else outside of those song is just improvised playing. Probably ideas I’ll develop or work into songs. Let me know if there’s a particular bit that isn’t a song you’re interested in and I’ll be happy to share what I’m playing! It’ll help me figure out which ideas are worth pursuing too haha.
Thanks again!
Now I have Saturday Savior stuck in my head and I want one of these!
Sorry! Wild that this would be the comment I got because I’m playing some Failure right now.
If you get one of these I don’t think you’ll regret it all! Outside of a guitar I’m very sentimental about this Tele is undoubtedly my favorite guitar.
😅If you do decide to get one I have to shamelessly ask that you consider using my zZounds affiliate link: www.zzounds.com/a--3971719/item--SQU0378250?siid=300758
Just got mine in black :) Great video!
Congrats! Hope you're liking it. And thanks for watching and the kind words!
Would you suggest this guitar for Psychadelic/Stoner/Doom? It's really refreshing to hear a low tuned demo. if the pickups have really *good* string separation that might not be what i need, though most bands do play with lower output/brighter voices hums except when they're doing the SLUG thing for noise
I just ordered one today. I hope I get a good one 😊
Awesome! Has it been delivered yet? Let me know how you like it!
Good shit my man, actually just tried both jazzmaster and telecaster at my local music store and ended up with a lake placid blue jazzmaster instead of the burgundy mist jazzmaster due to some finish checking but both are excellent guitars!
Thanks! Congrats on the new Jazzmaster! How are you liking the pickups? On first impression I wasn't blown away like I was with this Tele, but the more time I've spent with them, I see they've got some unique strengths.
Thanks again for watching!
They do the job but definitely due for some vintage jazzmaster pickups to throw in it!
nice videos! I haven't been able to find too many since these are relatively new. I am really considering picking up the affinity jazzmaster and telecaster deluxe and I am really torn on picking the color for the tele deluxe.
Thanks! I’ve been there with color struggles in the past. This time I decided to get a matching pair.
Very nice review Sunny Haair. You sold me on this guitar. I personally prefer the black on black body with a rosewood neck. But they don't make that one. Either black with maple or your burgundy with rosewood.
Glad I could help play a part in your decision! A black on dark wood doesn't exist, but you could put a dark pickguard on the charcoal frost finish... or even put a rosewood/pau ferro neck on the black body at some point down the road.
Hope you enjoy whichever model you end up choosing. Thanks for watching!
I almost bought a fender player series, now i might just buy two of these, one of each colour for different tunings
Go for it I say! The Player series is nice, but I find the Squiers indistinguishable
Hey Man, thx for this great review! What products do you use to clean the fretboard?
Thank you for watching and the words! First, I use Gorgomyte to clean the frets (if you purchase I recommend getting it direct from the manufacturer Gorgomyte.com), because every time I’ve bought from a third party it’s dry.
Then I go over the entire board with Ernie Ball Fretboard Conditioner Wonder Wipes.
I bought the black one but damn the burgundy looks great too
Nice! The black with maple?
@@sunnyhaair Yeah. I'm also impressed with the pickups, I compared them to those in my Chapman which cost double and these win hands down
Very nice review!
Thank you for watching!
Time to save money! This guitar deserves it!
I don't think you'll be disappointed! 2 years later and it's my favorite guitar.
If you do end up buying it, I'd like to shamefully ask that you use my zZounds affiliate link: www.zzounds.com/a--3971719/item--SQU0378250?siid=300758
Even if you don't use my link check out zZounds! They've got interest and credit check free payment plans. I've bought a ton of gear using it thru the years. This Tele is $47 a month spread over 6 months. You can pay it off sooner if you want too though.
@@sunnyhaair ok. Thank you, bro!
I have the black one. Great guitar.
It’s amazing. I want one of the black ones! Thanks for watching
I finally got this guitar, the color is amazing and the neck feels nice. Thanks to your set up section i was able to dial in everything, i was just wondering the pickup height you used, i'm still dialing mine in and im not sure what to look for. Anyways awesome review, it's in its own class
Thank you Lenard! And congratulations on your telecaster! I’m glad that the set up section could help - I’d debated leaving in it the video. When I’m home with the Telecaster I’ll measure the distance between the strings and the pickups and let you know.
Thanks!
@@sunnyhaair update? lol
Great review, I feared the tone controls might be subpar and scratchy for that price!
Can they be changed out without taking the strings and pickguard off?
Thank you! Both the range and quality of the tone controls is amazing! They are mounted to the pickguard though, so if you’d wanna change em the strings and pickguard would have to come off sadly.
Thanks again for watching!
Awesome review. I got everything I wanted to know about this guitar. I am considering buying the one with a maple fretboard. Can you tell me what to use for conditioning a maple fretboard?
Hey there thanks for watching! I’m not entirely sure what to use on a maple fretboard because it depends on the finish. If I recall correctly, and oil based cleaner is what’s normally used for gloss boards to help wipe away any dirt. If it’s a finished maple fretboard Gorgomyte can still be used to clean the frets I believe, you’ll just need to wipe away any potential residue from the board.
How's the neck shape? I see they list it as C, but that can vary so much. Is it on the chunkier side or is it super thin? Great vid by the way!
Thank you so much for the kind words Colton! The neck is on the chunkier side, but I don't know that I'd call it chunky. I'd say it's as thin as a C shape could be without becoming a D shape.
Comparing it to a popular shape - i's a touch more rounded than, say, a typical Ibanez neck or Epiphone's Slim Taper profile if you've ever used one of those. It's no where near the thickest necks I've used though.
Actually, I've got a tennis ball here, and the neck shape of this is roughly equivalent to if I were to cut the tennis ball into thirds.
Hope that info helps - thanks again!
I just got this guitar. While I agree with your general assessment of the fit and finish quality of it, I just don't like the pickups. I do agree they have excellent string separation, but no matter where I adjust mine they sound thin and trebly.
While that is useful in some situations, for me, thats not how I want it to sound overall. I like more balanced tone and I prefer a midrange bump vs scoop, if I have to choose.
I have some GFS surf 180s coming and I'm almost certain those will beef up the signal quite a bit. This was a great review.
On a side note I went through three guitars before I settled on this one. The first was $1,000, the second was $600, the third was $700, and finally this one was $250. I sent back the first three due to problems that the Squire did not have, such as uncentered pickup routes and too many dead frets.
This or the jazzmaster hah (have a tele copy already lol) Thanks for the nice playing !
Thank you for the nice words! Well, I can’t make the decision for you, but I’d say if you’ve already got Tele style guitar you’re happy with, having a Jazzmaster could be a fun choice for ya. Thanks for watching!
I'm seriously considering getting the Placid Blue Jazzmaster, and this Tele in the Burgundy Mist. I mean, why not? Thanks for the tips. What was the cleaner you used? It could be that I just don't use enough, when I clean, because I never seem to pull that much dirt from mine. Thanks!
I’ve got the Jazzmaster & Tele Deluxe combo and I agree with you! Why not?! From the factory they pair up so well for tracking.
For the cleaning I used Gorgomyte and Ernie Ball Fretboard Conditioner Wonder Wipes! I’m not affiliated with the manufacturer, but with the Gorgomyte I recommend ordering it direct from the supplier instead of a retailer - it’s been dry from almost every retailer I’ve purchased it from. Which isn’t the end of the world - you can rehydrate it by using the wonder wipes first if needed. Just want to give you a heads up.
Thanks for watching!
What product did you use to condition the fretboard? great review btw, I bought one because of it.
Touched to hear the video helped you in your journey to your Tele! It's a great guitar. For the conditioning on this one I used Gorgomyte and a Fretboard Conditioner Wonder Wipe by Ernie Ball. Honestly, you could probably do without the Gorgomyte. Great product, but not the most consistent buying experience unless you get it direct from gorgomyte.com
Thanks for watching!
i wish all reviews were as cool as this
sometimes others can be kinda corny
That’s very kind of you to say - thank you!
Helo im new in your chanel i love the way of this video and the rewiev… wich amp use ?
Hey there, I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the video! I used the Line 6 HX Stomp here: www.zzounds.com/a--3971719/item--LINHXSTOMP?siid=345699
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video and the Jazzmaster's one! I'm planning on buying my first electric guitar and I have been keeping an eye on these two since they came out, I also went to play them at the store and I love how they feel! I was wondering, which one would you recommend?
Since I've never played on electric guitar I am not even sure about what I'll end up playing on it, so I'm looking into something quite versatile... (For example, a bid downside of the Tele is that it doesn't have a tremolo bridge). And also, I prefer clean sounds, if that makes any difference. I know it isn't a lot of information to give an advice, 😅 but tbh I don't really know what the final use of the guitar will be ahaha I love too many genres...
Thank you in advance!
Hey thank you for watching both videos! I just wanted to let you know I’ve read your comment and I’ll be writing out a detailed response to you later on tonight.
@@sunnyhaair no hurry, and thank you!
Hi again! Sorry for such a delay. I was hoping to get your question answered in the video, but the video is still a while away.
Anyhow, I’ve had a chance to spend a lot of time with both of these and they’re both great. So more than anything - I’d say get the one that makes you want to play the most. Psychologically, getting a guitar that inspires you to pick it up is what matters the most in the beginning!
Now, if I had to pick one though, I’d have to go with the Telecaster Deluxe! Visually, I like the Jazzmaster more, but the Tele Deluxe is so versatile, I love the pickups, and more than anything - it’s just comfortable! Jazzmasters CAN be very comfortable but they take a little getting used it. With this Tele, it’s contoured, it’s light, and it feels great whether you’re standing with it for an hour, or laying on the couch with it.
Sorry if my opinion came too late!
Did you get the burgundy mist tele ?
@@johnhowe4079 hey, no I ended up with a strat of the same serie...
Hey! This was some great playing and an awesome video! I was planning on buying a new guitar and i think this tele could be a good choice. I also saw the jazzmaster video and I wanted to ask you which one you would recommend me! I most likely play clean, and i love darker tones (i loved the neck position of this tele), but I also dig the “nylony” sound of the jazzmaster! What do you think?
Thank you for the kind words! 🤔 hard to pick one on a whim like this. I’m leaning towards the Jazzmaster since it’s the darker of the two naturally, but as you heard here, if you roll back the tone on the Tele, it can get pretty dark! It’s also a bit fuller being a humbucker. But I don’t know if a full dark tone is what youre after.
When are you planning on making your decision by? I’m working on the VS. video and I could include an A/B comparison for you.
@@sunnyhaair i’ve been thinking of getting a new guitar for about a year, and i can totally wait for a comparison video of these two! That would be awesome! I was waiting for somebody to review these new guitars from squier (which is the brand that i would most likely spend my money on). I have had a crappy 100€ electric guitar for about ten years now. and I can’t wait to get a new one!
Also, i love the versatility of the tele, and this is a characteristic that I’m really looking for!
Nice! Squier is a great brand to spend your money on. You won’t have to wait too long for the comparison!
1:20 sounds exactly like Feiticeira by Deftones!
With as much White Pony as I listened to, everything eventually sounds like Deftones! Thanks for watching
Compared to the regular squire affinity telecaster, is the deluxe model good for beginners? I'm wondering which would work better for me, a soon to be beginner on a budget (I won't be playing it through an expensive amp, I'll be using the Vox pathfinder 10). I really like the deluxe model for its looks (the all black one, in particular), but it seems a bit more complicated than the regular affinity tele. Which one should I get?
No need to worry! The Tele Deluxe isn’t more complicated than the standard Affinity Tele. I’m sure the standard one plays just as well, but if the Deluxe is the one that’s speaking to you - I think that’s the one to get! With these humbuckers, it’s more amp flexible than the standard Affinity Tele too, so I think it’ll give you a wider range of sounds with the Pathfinder 10.
Feel free to reach out with any more questions. Thanks for watching!
@@sunnyhaair Thank you so much! I'll definitely go with the deluxe then. Such a pretty guitar.
Yah, thanks for your very interesting video, I had already bought one of these, it was the black one, I was also very impresssed withe playability, the pickups, and even upgraded tuners from all the previous lines of affinity squires. Anyways, I really like mine, but i like the color of yours better, they did not have the burgandy mist when I first found out about these guitars, I heard a few guys playing this guitar, they never bought it, so after they left, I picked it up and really loved it for its budget price.
Cheers...........have fun with yours!
That black one is cool! I’d love to have one and put a black pickguard on it 🤘
Congrats on the new Tele and thanks for watching!
How is the maple fretboard on the black? I’m waiting for mine to come in :)
The Maple fretboard is just fine, the neck is a very comfortable and easy neck to play on and the back of the neck is as smooth as satin, making it a very fast and easy neck to play on, I just bought a Epiphone 61 SG Standard with the Maestro Bar, and the neck on it is not near like the neck on this Affinity Telecaster Deluxe. There are actually 2 different black models, one has the white pickguard and mine has the black body with a black pickguard, so there are actually 3 different colors.
Have fun!
Oh nice! I somehow didn’t know about the maple model with the black pickguard. I thought the charcoal frost/laurel model was black from stock images but apparently it’s grey 😅
That black one is very tempting… I’ve bought too many guitars recently though.
@@emanndaman8315 Really nice. Mine just came in today (with the black pickguard) and it's gorgeous, feels comfortable.
Getting this guitar
Congratulations! Hope you love it as much as I do
Great video. Any neck dive at all?
Thanks! Nope, no neck dive at all
This guitar is insane for the price, I'm building a baritone gutar from this, the fit and finish is flawless, much better than post 2019 Classic Vibes... (I'm considering the jazzmaster, I wish it came with the graphite color...)
Oh that’s awesome! What neck are you using for the baritone conversion? I wouldn’t mind having that option.
@@sunnyhaair I live in Europe so I don't have a ton of options, I ordered a Göldo baritone Telecaster neck that was 200€, I had to buy a nut for that neck.
I'm still waiting for it to be received by the shop I ordered it from...
In the US most people go the warmoth way, if you want to get more infos about baritone conversions there "the Bunn" yt channel for you, tones of useful infos
I ordered the charcoal one
Congratulations on the new guitar! Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine. It’s my favorite guitar!
No, the pups don't sound muddy, but they do sound "boxy", tinny & cheap.
Glad you're happy with it tho.
They are pretty compressed which isn't best for everyone or every scenario, but I love 'em! Thanks for watching!
Oohhh was that Saturday Saviour by Failure at 3:19?
It was! One of my favorite bands.
Thanks for watching!
I'm pretty late but what effects or tuning did you use for the ambient stuff at 8:51
Hey thanks for watching! That’s all HX Stomp. I’ll have to pull up the patch in my hard drive to see what models but I believe it was a mono delay in front of the amp and a stereo delay between the amp and cab models and finally a stereo reverb behind the cab. The tuning is the ‘Karnivool tuning’ I set it up for in the video: B F# B G B e
Let me know if you’d like me to share the patch with you!
nice, also some bloopers at the end of video
Thanks for watching till the end!
hey there! cool demo of the guitar! I have a neck that I think will be absolutely stunning with this guitar. Could you measure the body's pocket size where the neck joins in and let me know?
Hey sorry I missed this! Still need that measurement?
hello sunny! love your reviews. i would love to hear you opinion. i want to start playing guitar from 0. idk what to get. i will probably play it for the next 3 years. my options rn are squire tele, tele deluxe, and starcaster. all affinity. the music i want to play has some high gain but mostly just low gain and clean tones. i love radiohead, pinkfloyd and some post rock stuff. i really value cleaner and less muffled sounds with versatility. pls let me know what you would get in my situation. also he deluxe and starcaster seem to be better quality and with less variance.
I’m happy to hear you enjoy the videos and even happier to hear you’ve decided to start playing guitar! My vote is for this Tele Deluxe. I could’ve beat around the bush and said all are great choices (because they are; especially the Starcaster), but this Tele Deluxe fits the profile of what you’re looking for better than the others.
It’s clear & it’s versatile. It’s lightweight & durable. I’m blown away by this guitar every single time I pick it up and it’s something I’ll carry with me thru the rest of my musical life. So I have no doubt it’ll serve you well for 3 years and beyond!
It’s also the perfect middle ground between the normal Telecaster and the Starcaster. The Starcaster is amazing, but it’s a pretty dark sounding guitar. The Telecaster is bright and versatile, but for certain sounds it can lack depth. The Tele Deluxe sounds clear without being overly bright. It’s got midrange depth. It’s incredible and I would’ve loved to have had it as my first guitar.
Hope this helps in some way. Let me know how things go once you make your choice and get your guitar - I’m excited for you. Thanks again for watching!
@@sunnyhaair thank you so much man! will let you once i get it. liked and subbed
I have this guitar in the Burgundy Mist color. While I really like this guitar, there was a problem right out of the box. I have to be careful to not move too much or the cable falls out of the jack (I play sitting down). I tried different brand cables and they all fell out. I will be replacing the jack for better quality one. A great guitar except for that one flaw. I know others who have experienced the same issue with this guitar.
Oh sorry to hear that! I’ve never ran into that one but I can imagine it’s frustrating. Is there no way to fix it without changing the entire jack?
@@sunnyhaair Not that I can see. It's very loose. I've never seen this with any other guitar that I have owned.
I had an old Ibanez RG8 that I had a very difficult time pulling right angled cables out of so I’d just pushed out the little contact prong a bit. The opposite - pushing/pulling it in - might work if you’ve got the falling out problem. It would at least give you a more immediate fix before you’ve got the time to replace the entire output jack if you still want to. Disclaimer: I’m not an authorized repair person though 😅
@@sunnyhaair thanks! I'll give it a try.
this thing needs a tortoise pickguard! would look amazing I think
That would look really nice! I've been thinking of getting a chrome mirror guard made for my Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster
@@sunnyhaair OK so I pulled the trigger on this guitar. Your review says it all. It's an amazing guitar. I've put a tortoise pickguard on and it looks so great. The pickups in this thing are the clearest humbuckers I've had so far. I am going to fiddle with them though and put alnico 4 magnets in, to see if they can be even more clear.
Really cool looking finish. What does this guitar weight?
I haven't weighed it, but it's super lightweight. Maybe around 6.5 pounds.
Is is a bit thinner than an average Tele? I would like that actually. My back and shoulders can’t deal with heavy teles any more
Sorry for the delayed response! Yeah, this is about 2/3 the size of my other Telecaster. Considerably lighter weight as well. It's very comfortable. Thanks for watching!
what is the song since 0:52? or you composed. cool riff
That’s “Message in a Bottle” by The Police… played incorrectly haha. Never listened to the whole song, but that’s one of the greatest guitar parts I’ve ever heard.
Thanks for watching!
where did you buy the tele from?
I bought this and the Jazzmaster from roxymusic.com It's a store in Indiana and I'm not affiliated with it in any way. They've still got some in stock I think. It's not the easiest webstore to navigate, but if you type in "Burgundy Mist" it should pull it up.
Hope that helps!
Thanks for watching!
Between this and the Jazzmaster, which do you prefer? I'm torn between both, I visited the local guitar store and prefer how versatile the Telecaster is!
I’ll spoil the versus video for you without giving you the full answer just yet - the Telecaster! Hint: I prefer it for the same reason you do.
Thanks for watching & subscribing!
@@sunnyhaair Thanks for the response! Looking forward to seeing the versus video!
A black pickguard would look so much better IMO.
I'm not sure that I'll change pickguards yet, but I have considered taking the pickup covers off cause I do think some black would look very good on this finish. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review
Is it a light weight guitar?
Thank you for watching! It's the lightest guitar I own! I haven't weighed it but I imagine it's somewhere under 7 pounds.
@@sunnyhaair Thanks for your reply!!
I've heard people say palm muting is uncomfortable because of the screws in the saddles sticking out. Do you find that's an issue? or are people on the internet just complaining as they do 😆
For me it’s not an issue at all! I’ve got a fairly low action and keep the truss rod as straight as possible, so the screws stick up a few MM but not enough to do the acupuncture thing.
I guess the setup & luck of the draw with the saddle screws would factor in to whether it not it digs into peoples’ palms. Maybe some batches have sharp tops on the adjust screws? Either way if you’re planning on buying one I wouldn’t let fear of that deter you - you can always get some shorter adjustment screws!
Who did you get to do the voice over..?
Well my budget barely covered the guitar 😰 In all seriousness though - for better or worse the playing and voiceover is all done by me.
To get that sound at 1:21 are you using a pedal?
Yes and no! It’s from the HX Stomp. I believe it’s just an amp model, but I can’t remember for sure so I’ll have to reference the patch I made for this video to find out exactly what it was. I’ll report back with my findings.
Hi, two years after this review would you still recommend it to me? Thx
Massimo from italy 😊
Wow I can’t believe it’s been 2 years… where does the time go?! I’d absolutely recommend it to you. It’s held up wonderfully and it’s my favorite guitar. It’s stable and it’s so comfortable that it’s made me play guitar much more than I did before having it and that alone is worth the investment.
Thanks for watching Massimo!
would you recommend this guitar to someone who has never picked up one?(asking for a friend, def not for me🗿)
Absolutely! In fact I just did this weekend with my cousins. Two of them were visiting and mentioned wanting to learn how to play so I offered them any of my guitars but suggested this Affinity Tele Deluxe as the best option. I care about them and want them to have the best start they can of course.
Neither of them picked it though 😅 but that’s purely for aesthetic reasons - they liked strat shaped guitars better. One picked a Jackson JS32 and one picked a project SX strat.
Tell your friend (who is definitely not you) that not only is this my favorite guitar I think it’s the best one for someone starting out.
If your friend (who is definitely not you) decides to buy one, please have them consider using my zZounds affiliate link so I can buy more memory cards for videos: www.zzounds.com/a--3971719/item--SQU0378250
Does it work with angled plugs? Most teles have weird jack plates that don't work with them
Fortunately, this one has a square plate output jack so angled cables work just fine!
@@sunnyhaair that's awesome! versatile and looks better too :D
What kind of amp are you playing on hx?
Sorry for the delay in responding. I’ll take a look at the patch when I’m back with my HX Stomp and let you know. Thanks for watching!
What do you think of upgrading mine with J mascis micros ? ( As they are sold out in many places )
Thanks for your feedback folks
I'm not familiar with J Mascic Micros, but if they're humbuckers I doubt you'll have a problem with them in this guitar. It's very adaptable. Thanks for watching!
do you recommend it for playing pop music? thanks
I can recommend it for playing pop music! It can sit subtly in a mix, or be at the forefront. Thanks for watching!
If this had the strat headstock shape like the classic vibe does I’d buy it in an instant. Love everything else about it.
Yknow, I used to think these headstocks were so ugly lol but I’ve grown to like the Tele headstock since having this because it doesn’t fight the couch as much when I’m sitting 😅
Which amplifier are you using?
In this video I was using the Line 6 HX Stomp! I’ll have to check my project files to confirm what patches I built, but I’m fairly certain the clean amp is the Archetype (PRS Archon clone) and the overdriven sounds are with the Line 6 2204 Mod (it’s based on a Marshall JCM800). Both amps ran into the same cab block - an XXL V30 (Mesa oversized 4x12 model) mic’d with a 67 Condenser.
What was the riff you play at 0:50?
Right at :50 I’m just playing something random. The segment after that I play Message in a Bottle by The Police. Thanks for watching!
Sounds great but is it the guitar or the amp ?
The Helix ecosystem sounds great but it’s the guitar! In my update I’ll probably play thru an old Peavey Vypyr or something
Can a person throw in a different set of humbuckers easily?
Mechanically it should be super easy given the pickguard construction. Electronically I’m not sure. I haven’t taken a look under the hood and I’m not sure when I’ll change the strings again to be able to check, so I’m not sure if Squier is using circuit boards or quick connect systems. Even if they are though, if you’re replacing both pickups, I don’t think you’d have any issues that would make it tougher than a normal pickup change.
do you have to condition and stuff? cause it is pretty hard to do.
Not at all! Over time your fingers will do that anyway. It’s just an extra step I like to take since I’ve got the stuff on hand and enjoy the process. Thanks for watching!
@@sunnyhaair Thanks
I'm considering buying between Squier classical vibe 60s Jazzmaster and this one but I cant decide 🤷
Tough choice! But either is a safe choice. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with either one. Thanks for watching!
why not both?
does it neck dive with the lighter dimension body?
I just tried it with a few different straps, and I'm not experiencing any neck diving. Thanks for watching!
@@sunnyhaair and how is it when playing sitting without a strap?
While a nice guitar I would argue that it is not so much a Telecaster but rather a factory Tele parts caster.. Not a snobbish comment, just an opionion based on the pickups, control layout, and bridge. On the plus side, for the look of a Telecaster, it has a Squier Telecaster shaped body and neck that is bolted on.
Not snobbish at all! And I agree; I’m not sure if I mentioned it in the video or elsewhere, but even I said I thought my first telecaster would be a “real” telecaster meaning that classic Tele single coil configuration.
When I think “Telecaster” I see a single coil Tele. A Telecaster Deluxe is a completely different beast. A nice one, but other than the shape, a different one.
Thanks for watching!
I just bought that guitar...but when I plugged into amplifier there is noise whenever I am not touching strings...can anyone help me out to solve this?
If it’s only happening when you’re not touching the strings no need to worry. That’s normal! Especially if you’re on a high gain setting. Certain variables can lessen or increase it - cables lengths or types, certain light sources and distances to them, computers, cell phones/chargers, etc. Even your wall outlet or whatever else you may have plugged in on the same circuit. The constant fix is a noise gate if you’re unable to isolate the variable(s) causing it.
Hope you’re enjoying your new guitar!
@@sunnyhaair thank you so much for this suggestion buddy and yes I am loving it 😀
Pickups sound kind of tinny with gain.
It's got a pretty heavy higher midrange presence so I can understand your perspective on that - it's not for everyone. Thanks for watching!
Aye I hear you Patient by Tool 😎
Can’t use a ping pong delay without playing it, right? 😎
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One of these or a epiphone les paul as my 1st real guitar??
Oh that’s a nice pair to choose from! Personally, I’d pick this. I have a few Epiphone Les Pauls and they’re very nice, but not super consistent on the QC. Two of the three I have had truss rod seating issues, all three have bridges with inconsistencies in the string saddles. Not major issues, but probably not something you wanna deal with out of the box.
@@sunnyhaair squier then?
@@chrisstephens6194 Yep! Truthfully, neither is a bad choice. So I could say, “buy whichever one speaks to you the most” and it wouldn’t be wrong. The guitar you’re thinking of the most is the one for you… but that’s a non-answer! And I hate when I ask for someone’s opinion and they do that haha.
There’s something very very special about this run of Tele Deluxes. They’re a lot like the Japanese Fenders I’ve owned. I see them either getting more expensive (there’s already been a $20 increase from when I purchased but I guess that’s just inflation). With Squier’s track record of improving at the rate they have, I wouldn’t be surprised if by 2023 the Affinity Series hits $400 and the lower quality Bullet line expands to fill the $200 range. It’s already happening with the Jazzmasters. Some of them are off the market, but the stuff that’s reappearing is $500 and up. I guess Fender found out these guitars are way too cheap for how good they are.
I really dig this, but it's difficult for me to justify shelling out over $300 (with tax) for an Affinity guitar. I can find Affinity strats all day at pawn shops for about $75.
I can understand where you’re coming from. For what it’s worth though, these modern Affinity guitars are worlds apart from the Squiers I’ve seen in pawn shops. Thanks for watching!
@@sunnyhaair Update: I ended up getting one about a year ago from Facebook Marketplace for $100. It was dinged up and, as expected, needed some fretwork and general TLC, including bracing the neck for a few days. But it's now the coziest guitar I've ever played, and it's not even close. I don't know if I just got lucky, or if they're all this good, but it's a dream to play. I can't really justify the expense, but I still might replace the pickups and electronics with GFS quick-connects, just for the hell of it.
@@paxonearth That's awesome I'm happy to hear it! Yeah mine is hands down my favorite guitar I own. I gotta say though, it's not just this one - every Affinity guitar I've played is amazing. I think it's because the necks feel so "real" with the way they're shaped and finished. No plasticky glossy finish. And then the action... I'm not sure what sorcery Squier is using, but I'm able to get the lowest buzz free action on them and no guitar has come close - not ESP, or Gibson, or Ibanez - nothing.
I don't blame you on the electronics - this tele is the only Affinity one I haven't changed pickups on, but my Starcaster and Jazzmaster both had the electronics swapped. Still though, not a bad trade considering that bang for your buck.
Thanks again for watching and congrats on your Tele!
I've never understood the reasoning of having a telecaster with humbuckers. The reason for getting a Tele is for the sound, and humbuckers changes that. It's a beautiful guitar though.
I can understand where you’re coming from. The Tele sound is definitely the classic single coil configuration. I love the shape too though, so having a T shape guitar with humbuckers has always been on my list. Thanks for watching!
@@sunnyhaair Yes, it's a beauty for sure!
3:25 is that Saturday Savior?
Yep :) Fantastic Planet is on my Mt. Rushmore of albums so I like to sprinkle some Failure into my videos when I can.
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That's so rad!! They're my favorite band them and Hum I've been actually listening to Saturday Savior a lot today.
Oh also this!!
www.brooklynvegan.com/failure-say-album-6-coming-soon-post-video-from-studio/
Oh that’s great news! Not sure how I missed it. Yeah, Failure’s one of my favorite bands! Hard to rank my favorites, but Failure is definitely top 3 with Alice in Chains and A Perfect Circle.
I listen to a lot of Autolux & Year of the Rabbit too. Played some Autolux in my Mascis Tele video and I named my quarantine album (we all did one right? 😅) Year of the Rat after Ken’s Year of the Rabbit project.
I’ve never actually listened to any Hum though. Where should I start?