Thank you my friend. Yes, while I like a little light gain, too much distortion makes it pretty much impossible to actually hear the character of the instrument. Although I guess if you play metal you may want to know how it sounds with heavy distortion, but there’s no shortage of channels that do that.
Just found your channel a few days ago, and I must say your reviews and playing are so much better than most of the large YT channels! Loved this review ans also the Toronado review you did. I have a Strat gib scale conversion neck and am thinking of strapping it to one of these Tele Deluxes. Although I would prefer the body style of the Toronado, but then that custom neck wouldn’t work unless I moved the bridge as that guitar is already 24.75 scale. Anyway, great reviews and playing! It’s a real breath of fresh air! Thanks so much for what you do!
I just got one today in white. Nut was perfect, frets were perfect and polished and the neck relief was spot on. I did have to lower the saddles to where I like it but it wasn't too bad right out of the box. I wasn't expecting it to be this nice nor the pickups to sound this good. I had to send back a very expensive one to Fender about 18 months ago and this one blows that away at about 1/5 the price. Frankly I'm a little stunned. Great playing a great review!
Thank you. Yes, the one I reviewed was way nicer than I expected. And while some complain because the pickups aren’t “true” wide range humbuckers like the originals, they sound good. Again, better than expected. Enjoy yours and thanks so much for watching.
IGreat demo and review, Leonard !'m guessing that the way you play, you could make ANY guitar sound great! Just bought one of these - you were spot on with your review - it's a sweet electric!
Unfortunately I haven’t yet tried the MIM version so I can’t offer much insight there. I think the Squier should be a decent choice for most who don’t want to go full American Vintage though. Thanks for watching.
@leonardgriffieblues5845 the American is over $2000 and based on sound comparisons there really wasn't much advantage over the Squier even. Thanks for posting.
I got the custom ii squire telecaster. and after a bit of arsing about with the neck and string hight and intonation and pick up hight (p90's).. debured the frets so it now don't rip your skin. it really plays like a dream. yes its still a cheap guitar and very heavy .. but it sounds sweet unamplified and wow!! amped it sure can growl and crunch it hasn't got a ton of different sounds but what it has is really really good. got it second hand off some learner he thinking he got one over on me..yes it was a right stinker almost unplayable.. the guitar he sold me was a half finished doer upper.. if that fella could play he'd never have parted with it(a hidden gem) as its a beasty now. I got a real real neat bargain man and the ££££ saved and I ain't never gonna part with it. now I don't collect guitars and don't put a fetisch shine on my instruments after all their nothing but a machine and as a machine they got to be used oiled tweeked no end or they just fail when called on to do their reason for being in the room and thats not to gather dust..that custom ii is there for a reason to make me feel more alive gets played every day as do my others.. PS I rotate them as their strings age or retune one into an open tuning there's loads of things to get just right or even wrong as there's only so much time in a life..and there's only me.. tinkering a little here a little there..
That’s my trusty Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb, which I immediately ungraded to blonde spec (Celestion Neo-Creamback, firmware update). I’ve done some videos on it, the most popular of which was my “Tone Master at Two Years” video. Thanks for watching.
Leonard! Where in the world are you getting all these guitars from? I bought two guitars for the sake of video content (one kit, and one cheap but affordable but high quality strat copy for comparison) and I completely ran out of video budget.
I feel ya. When you’re too tiny for any sort of sponsorship it forces you to become something of a gear dealer, which I don’t enjoy but at this stage it’s necessary. I will be pivoting to some videos that aren’t gear reviews.
I think most would agree the Classic Vibe series are a great value. And sure, these days there are lots of choices in that price range, many of which are very nice (the Sire T3 comes to mind), but if you’re after the classic Tele Deluxe, it might be as good a choice as any.
@@maxxxamt I don't think so. I did that review last year and no longer have the guitar, but I think the pickups are probably the same size as true Wide Range Fenders. They have the four mounting screws just like the originals and I believe they're a little larger than a Gibson style humbucker, so a new guard would be needed for a clean install of PAF style pickups. I'm sure someone makes one.
I Love the look of the Deluxe, always have done, for years...BUT the 'FAT' neck always put me off buying one...I wish there was an option to replace with a Thinner neck - anyone out there got any Ideas?!
No this is definitely the Classic Vibe. There are a number of differences, but just look at the pickups and the headstock. The Affinity version has regular (Gibson style) humbuckers, not the faux wide range humbuckers you see on the Classic Vibe. Also, the Affinity has the regular Tele style headstock, not the CBS era Strat style headstock like the original, and the CV. That should clear it up for you and thanks for watching.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 I've neve seen a total black version of the Classic Vibe 70s Tele Deluxe, and still I can't find it on the web. Do you have a link that allow me to check this beatiful version? Thanks a lot
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 I've never seen a total black version of Telecaster Classic Vibe with HH on the web, just the affinity has this look. Humbuckers and fret could be easily replaced: maybe this is a Tele with body of the Affinity series, HH and fret by CV. But if I'm wrong, please send me a link of this version, beacuse I'm really interested buying one!
They did stop producing the black one. I think maybe 2020. Used ones are available of course: reverb.com/item/83496100-squier-2020-classic-vibe-70s-telecaster-deluxe-black?
LOL. Yes, I’ve been told that several times since starting this channel. Actually I think it’s quite a compliment, given what a great speaker he is. Thanks so much for watching.
Excellent and useful demo/ review. You let us hear the guitar without backing track and max distortion like most reviewers.
Thank you my friend. Yes, while I like a little light gain, too much distortion makes it pretty much impossible to actually hear the character of the instrument. Although I guess if you play metal you may want to know how it sounds with heavy distortion, but there’s no shortage of channels that do that.
Just found your channel a few days ago, and I must say your reviews and playing are so much better than most of the large YT channels! Loved this review ans also the Toronado review you did. I have a Strat gib scale conversion neck and am thinking of strapping it to one of these Tele Deluxes. Although I would prefer the body style of the Toronado, but then that custom neck wouldn’t work unless I moved the bridge as that guitar is already 24.75 scale. Anyway, great reviews and playing! It’s a real breath of fresh air! Thanks so much for what you do!
Thank you so much. I’m very happy you found my channel. Best of luck with your project and I hope you love it.
I just got one today in white. Nut was perfect, frets were perfect and polished and the neck relief was spot on. I did have to lower the saddles to where I like it but it wasn't too bad right out of the box. I wasn't expecting it to be this nice nor the pickups to sound this good. I had to send back a very expensive one to Fender about 18 months ago and this one blows that away at about 1/5 the price. Frankly I'm a little stunned. Great playing a great review!
Thank you. Yes, the one I reviewed was way nicer than I expected. And while some complain because the pickups aren’t “true” wide range humbuckers like the originals, they sound good. Again, better than expected. Enjoy yours and thanks so much for watching.
Wow, that’s a pretty sweet guitar! It has very useable sounds. Great video and playing from a Master Axe Man! Holding my breath till next week😎
You’re far too kind. 😊
Agree
IGreat demo and review, Leonard !'m guessing that the way you play, you could make ANY guitar sound great! Just bought one of these - you were spot on with your review - it's a sweet electric!
Thanks so much, and I’m glad the guitar lived up my review.
Great video Leonard.
Love the slow blues where you can really hear each pickup.
Nice playing. Guitar sounds amazing.
Thank you.
And thank you. Appreciate the feedback.
Great review. Pondering getting one of these. Some seriously sweet blues playing too 😀
Thanks. Yes, those are pretty nice for low dollars. A little setup work and you’re good to go.
Love that bridge pickup... Just bought one myself getting it within the week!
Nice. I hope you love it.
Thanks for the review. I was considering this guitar and truly appreciate your information and thoughts.
I’m so glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the demo. Perfect timing as Im planing to get a 70's telecaster deluxe, just trying to decide between a Squier or a Fender MIM.
Unfortunately I haven’t yet tried the MIM version so I can’t offer much insight there. I think the Squier should be a decent choice for most who don’t want to go full American Vintage though.
Thanks for watching.
@leonardgriffieblues5845 the American is over $2000 and based on sound comparisons there really wasn't much advantage over the Squier even. Thanks for posting.
Great guitar right there and nice playing/review!! 👍
Thanks so much. Yes, a nice guitar at a great price.
I don't have those pickups in the Affinity version. But I have a pickup replacement very affordable in mind
Nice. Pickups are about the easiest way to make a meaningful upgrade. Enjoy it.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 absolutely sir
Nice sound, great review. Thanks Leonard.
Thanks. Really happy you enjoyed it.
I got the custom ii squire telecaster. and after a bit of arsing about with the neck and string hight and intonation
and pick up hight (p90's).. debured the frets so it now don't rip your skin. it really plays like a dream.
yes its still a cheap guitar and very heavy .. but it sounds sweet unamplified and wow!! amped
it sure can growl and crunch it hasn't got a ton of different sounds but what it has is really really good.
got it second hand off some learner he thinking he got one over on me..yes it was a right stinker
almost unplayable.. the guitar he sold me was a half finished doer upper..
if that fella could play he'd never have parted with it(a hidden gem) as its a beasty now.
I got a real real neat bargain man and the ££££ saved and I ain't never gonna part with it.
now I don't collect guitars and don't put a fetisch shine on my instruments after all their
nothing but a machine and as a machine they got to be used oiled tweeked no end
or they just fail when called on to do their reason for being in the room
and thats not to gather dust..that custom ii is there for a reason
to make me feel more alive gets played every day as do my others..
PS
I rotate them as their strings age or retune one into an open tuning
there's loads of things to get just right or even wrong
as there's only so much time in a life..and there's only me..
tinkering a little here a little there..
That’s great. Yeah, if you can do a little work yourself you can end up with a great guitar for little money. Thanks for watching.
What kind of amp is that coming through? Sound damn good for a 450 dollar guitar. I'm loving that sound.
That’s my trusty Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb, which I immediately ungraded to blonde spec (Celestion Neo-Creamback, firmware update). I’ve done some videos on it, the most popular of which was my “Tone Master at Two Years” video.
Thanks for watching.
Leonard! Where in the world are you getting all these guitars from? I bought two guitars for the sake of video content (one kit, and one cheap but affordable but high quality strat copy for comparison) and I completely ran out of video budget.
I feel ya. When you’re too tiny for any sort of sponsorship it forces you to become something of a gear dealer, which I don’t enjoy but at this stage it’s necessary. I will be pivoting to some videos that aren’t gear reviews.
would you say it’s worth the money? are there any similar guitars in the same price range that are better/more cost efficient?
I think most would agree the Classic Vibe series are a great value. And sure, these days there are lots of choices in that price range, many of which are very nice (the Sire T3 comes to mind), but if you’re after the classic Tele Deluxe, it might be as good a choice as any.
Nice guitar. There's a hint of Peter Green sauce...eh...sound. Tastefull playing as well.
Thanks. Yeah that was a very nice guitar, especially for the price. Thanks for watching.
I love the look of the fat Strat headstock on a Tele body. I'd wanna pop in some split coil humbuckers so I can do classic Tele sounds too.
Certainly an option. Thanks for watching.
Would it be possible to install regular sized humbuckers without a new pickguard?
@@maxxxamt I don't think so. I did that review last year and no longer have the guitar, but I think the pickups are probably the same size as true Wide Range Fenders. They have the four mounting screws just like the originals and I believe they're a little larger than a Gibson style humbucker, so a new guard would be needed for a clean install of PAF style pickups. I'm sure someone makes one.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 found one on Amazon. Wish me luck haha
I Love the look of the Deluxe, always have done, for years...BUT the 'FAT' neck always put me off buying one...I wish there was an option to replace with a Thinner neck - anyone out there got any Ideas?!
Have you tried the Squier version I reviewed here? It’s been awhile but I don’t recall that neck being fat at all.
Thanks for watching.
Love the t shirt
👍🏼😎
Awesome!!
Thanks, I appreciate the view and the feedback.
is the squire classic vibe telecaster deluxe made of solid body poplar or laminate sandwich poplar body?
As far as I know they’re all multi piece bodies, made up of the usual lengthwise cut blocks, not sandwich construction. Thanks for watching.
I'm pretty sure that the guitar is a Squier Affinity Telecaster Deluxe, not a Classic Vibe series!
No this is definitely the Classic Vibe. There are a number of differences, but just look at the pickups and the headstock. The Affinity version has regular (Gibson style) humbuckers, not the faux wide range humbuckers you see on the Classic Vibe. Also, the Affinity has the regular Tele style headstock, not the CBS era Strat style headstock like the original, and the CV. That should clear it up for you and thanks for watching.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 in that case Fender did a total black version in the past! It's a shame they stop producing that version
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 I've neve seen a total black version of the Classic Vibe 70s Tele Deluxe, and still I can't find it on the web. Do you have a link that allow me to check this beatiful version? Thanks a lot
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 I've never seen a total black version of Telecaster Classic Vibe with HH on the web, just the affinity has this look. Humbuckers and fret could be easily replaced: maybe this is a Tele with body of the Affinity series, HH and fret by CV. But if I'm wrong, please send me a link of this version, beacuse I'm really interested buying one!
They did stop producing the black one. I think maybe 2020. Used ones are available of course:
reverb.com/item/83496100-squier-2020-classic-vibe-70s-telecaster-deluxe-black?
Anyone ever told you sound a lot like Obama? Lol sorry
LOL. Yes, I’ve been told that several times since starting this channel. Actually I think it’s quite a compliment, given what a great speaker he is. Thanks so much for watching.