Really digging that Jason Isbell Signature Custom! And being from Florence, Alabama myself I'll be showing some hometown love and picking one of these beauties up myself soon!
I really do like that Jason Isbell Tele. Another important artist model that’s just been released (by Epiphone) is the Alex Lifeson Axcess Les Paul. Can’t wait for the review of that model.
Dear old Fender have a big list of so-called anniversaries so they can than issue commemoratives; this 75th anniversary just marking the change of the company's name from the 'K & F Manufacturing Corp' to the 'Fender Electric Instrument Company'. Nice guitars, although I do prefer the Mexican silver-y ones.
I'm an old guy who remembers purchasing the 50th anniversary edition Fender deluxe FMT HSS, complete w/ S1 switching. Beautiful guitar which I still have. I feel that itch for pulling it out of retirement and learning some Carlos Santana.
Ive just bought both the strat and Tele and have to say they are wonderful. I have an Elite and an ultra and these are infinitely preferable. A joy to play-- and, they will hold their value. Grab while you can!!!
@@wazda6488 neither my elite or ultra have stainless steel frets. The ultra plus does. Sold the ultra since posting this. Never did anything for me. The elite i like though
I bought the 75th anniversary Stratocaster and it’s so beautiful to play with a one piece ash body so perfect 🤩 expensive but I love it only wish for the price they could of used stainless steel frets that’s the only thing I wish
The Tele is basically a Baja w Gold hardware and the newer much needed, curved neck joint. I'm doing that to my Teles now the neck plate's available. I'm tired of bruising my hand. The mini cover doesn't go far enough tho, its the tiny screws that hold up the string barrels that cut your hand.
So why don‘t you take shorter screws? They are available in various lenghts. Selecting the right screw lengths will give you the smoothest feel (and saves your skin). Better than moaning.
First off...I've got to say a huge thanks for this review. I bought the strat 75th, not after watching this review but watching other youtube videos where it sounded so good..... So I recieved the guitar but man it just wasn't working for me. Almost sent it back. The sound was thin and plinky. I wanted that single coil overdrive cream that I wasn't able to get from my other humbucker guitars. Having watched this video I understand the problem. Having listened to Captain Lee's comments in this video. I raised the action. wow what a difference. I think the guitar was fretting out before, in the factory set-up. Considering now changing the 009s to 010s strings.
Before you do it also might have to do with the pickup height. Set your action to what you like, and then adjust the pick up height. To close to the strings it’ll sound harsh and brittle to far it’ll sound dull and muddy. Gotta find that spot where you like the most
^ Yup American Original is what you want if you want nitro and American made. Not as bad as custom shop prices but still cost quite a bit. There are a couple Mexican models pretty much just road worn, but I'd pass on those for the price. If you are in the market for an American original strat do yourself a favor and compare it against a Eric Johnson signature. I'm not a fan of his music but his signature model has great specs very comparable to a 50's original at a very similar price.
Yeah nitro offerings vary from company to company. Many companies do use poly primers to varying extents, so it's not really useful trying to find the "truest" or "most nitro" nitro finish but rather find the guitar brand whose nitro finishes feel the best to you. I like Fender nitro (on their AVRI and American Original series) more than Suhr, which I find a bit plasticky. Best nitro in my opinion comes from Japanese brands, check out Van Zandt, Momose, Navigator etc. I'd say go MJT for a well priced option, they have fully completed nitro guitars starting at $1599
i had a 70s strat with the 3 bolt neck and big headstock played it for 10 minutes a day and in 6 months it needed a fret job bought a players strat played it about an hour a day and 6 months later i needed a fret job but they sound great
Maton and Fender both turned 75 ... I've the maton 75th anniversary ordered .. Hoping to get the 75th anniversary Fender strat nos ( in white ) for Christmas.. looking forward to seeing ye demo the latter 😎
That last tele sounds alot like the tones that the group "Indigenous" has,, A native American group that I believe was from maybe the Dakotas,,, Great tones,,, Great originals!!
I've been watching your channel for a few years now. I enjoy almost all episodes. Capitan, I want to compliment you on how your guitar playing has improved, bravos. Pete, for a while now, I've been thinking about moving to Denmark or GB, I hold a EU passport. Can you tell me a few pros and cons of both places. Greetings from NYC. Keep up the good work!!!
Stupendo strumento acquistato per il mio 75th compleanno (27/11/1946) Non la cambierei con altri strumenti. Massima versatilità, acustica perfetta in quasi tutte le espressioni, nella vita non si può avere tutto ma questa chitarra è più che soddisfacente anzi azzardo a scrivere ECCEZIONALE. Federock-1946 Wikipedia. Rispondi
Just bought a lake placid blue stratocaster American performer sweetwater 55 point inspection. Now I want these lol 🇺🇸🥰 Side note I wont own a tele unless it's in texas tea
Lee getting super excited by the Tele’s mini ashtray bridge cover as if it’s something new when it’s come with every American Professional or Professional II Tele since they came out more than 4 years ago! 🤦🏼♂️😛
Oh man, I hope you come up one day with a raffle, lottery or something where one could win a guitar course from Pete. No offence to Lee, I really like his playing, but Pete's feeling for melody is what I have always been looking for.
Is this Telecaster worth the extra money compared to a player or professional series guitar? I mean, I love it! Or are we simpy paying for the aesthetic beauty of it?
I don't know, but I just saw one in person, and yeah, instead of leaving the shop with a Mexican tele, I left owning half of one of these! I pick it up next week. It's such a stunning guitar!
Youre paying a bit for the limited edition aspect. But after comparing this to a Player Plus and Professional II Tele, this blew them out of the water.
@@forbzee44 yeah, I have to agree that this is much better than any I've owned, but I do still prefer the UltraLux. I currently own this 75th, and a Texas tea ultra(which I decoded to sell) and the 75th sounds far better to me with the twisted Tele pickups. Also, it's likely to hold its value far better, or possibly become collectable one day. Not saying you'll make a fortune, but it's possible that if you keep it nice, you'll be able to sell it for a lil extra 5 years from now
I have a CS Tele in that exact color and it's labeled in the pickup rout as Tobacco Burst believe it or not. I had searched for that finish online and it appears to be pretty uncommon. It is definitely different than Sienna Burst.
Yeah, I've been buying effect boxes lately , the only "pedals" are wah wah and volume, to play at low volume, but I end up back at the cranked amp w a clean boost. Even my 2.5 W Wang is way too loud, but it sounds best by itself.
what kind of sound would ya get out of those guitars using an amp with an 8" speaker.. and no gain and the volume set to about 1 1/2....?.....the amp is a Fender amp however...how well do they sustain with no effects?...
I just got this 75th Tele used and the fit, finish, and overall quality are outstanding. However, you do pay a premium for the 75th one off. If you can deal with narrow tall frets and V-mod pickups, the Pro 2 Tele is the better bargain. Same quality, same fretboard feel, at $400 less. The 75th though seems priced competitively, you can go the Fender Mod shop route and get a burst with gold hardware with your choice of pickups and fretboard, and it'll run about the same price as this, although the mod shop doesn't have the 75th's exact color, pickups, nor fret size as options. You can get pretty close to the look though. The Pro 2 line is definitely the best one and what I would recommend over any of the one-offs, they're very consistent and will hold up in value well (I paid less for the 75th used than what a brand new Pro 2 costs, but I also liked the Twisted pickups more through my Supersonic than the V-mods). The Sienna Burst looks awfully close, the 75th burst is just a tad darker on the edges.
Lovely looking guitars. Also Lee's best playing to date on the outro jam. I honestly thought that was Pete! Interested in the backing tracks. Which one is that at the end? I’d like to buy it from Bandcamp.
Well. It's official. I'm old. I want every Telecaster I see.
True, the same is happening to me.. 👍🏻
The moment when you realize it and catch yourself when cursing the Tele at young age thinking what the heck is all the buzz about
@@heavyrelic8506 idk, Id loved Teles since I was 21, but not strats. Now I love both.
That Jason Isbell Telecaster is perfect! Really impressed with the sound and look of it. I’ve been looking for a Tele for YEARS, not looking anymore.
The captain’s vibrato is spot on. So good
Yeah! He's got that floating clapton thing going
Love the colour of the tele with the white scratch plate! And the GOLD and brass saddles, tuners... WOW!
Danish Pete is an incredible instructor - Lee's playing in this video is just superb!
Strat sounds damn good too.
Really digging that Jason Isbell Signature Custom! And being from Florence, Alabama myself I'll be showing some hometown love and picking one of these beauties up myself soon!
Man last time I was this earlier strats and teles.........well they looked the exact same last time but it was a while ago
"That is Double Denim Brian Adamtastic"😂😂
My all time favourite duo on the internet just making everyday full of tones❤❤
I will just leave this here. I have got a 61 SG today. Love it, and thanks to this channel for inspiring to play
15.09 Thanks Pete i never realized this in all my years of playing too. you get into a style of playing.. makes a big difference THANKS again
I really do like that Jason Isbell Tele. Another important artist model that’s just been released (by Epiphone) is the Alex Lifeson Axcess Les Paul. Can’t wait for the review of that model.
I got the Telecaster yesterday. It’s good. It’s really good. And yes, I got it to chug.
Dude that tele is barely a yr old and u made it chug? U monster
It's 75 years old
@@hchoe741 haha 😂
If it were available as a lefty version the Jason Isbell would fill my open Tele spot in a heartbeat
Amen!
Lee's playing getting so much better 👍🏻
Dear old Fender have a big list of so-called anniversaries so they can than issue commemoratives; this 75th anniversary just marking the change of the company's name from the 'K & F Manufacturing Corp' to the 'Fender Electric Instrument Company'. Nice guitars, although I do prefer the Mexican silver-y ones.
The 75th Anniversary "Leo Would Spin In His Grave" Cash Grab...
Lee brought the special sauce this time. Nice tone.
Lee always got the sauce!
Every time I hear a Telecast I have to think of my favorite guy Prince..
Yes, me too ✋😄☺😊😌🤗.
Amen, brother.
How in the fudge did he get that crinkly sound near the end of “Let’s Go Crazy”? The slow part before the run at the end. It was awesome.
i d like to say that youre playing is so so much better love the soloing youre doing here Captain
Seeing y’all demo some good ole fenders is what I live for. Great playing guys
I'm an old guy who remembers purchasing the 50th anniversary edition Fender deluxe FMT HSS, complete w/ S1 switching. Beautiful guitar which I still have. I feel that itch for pulling it out of retirement and learning some Carlos Santana.
Ive just bought both the strat and Tele and have to say they are wonderful. I have an Elite and an ultra and these are infinitely preferable. A joy to play-- and, they will hold their value. Grab while you can!!!
Nah, they aren’t real fenders, noice cancelling, all kinds of body cutaways, stainless steel frets, one big nah
@@wazda6488 Um .... no ???? No stainless steel frets or noiseless pickups on the 75th
@@ripw1 no I’m talking about the ultra and elite
@@wazda6488 neither my elite or ultra have stainless steel frets. The ultra plus does. Sold the ultra since posting this. Never did anything for me. The elite i like though
Hi - just curious as to why you prefer the 75th to the ultra? I’m deciding between the two and would appreciate your input.
I'm from back in the "olden" days..and proud of it!
I bought the 75th anniversary Stratocaster and it’s so beautiful to play with a one piece ash body so perfect 🤩 expensive but I love it only wish for the price they could of used stainless steel frets that’s the only thing I wish
Agree, anything made today should include that.
The Tele is basically a Baja w Gold hardware and the newer much needed, curved neck joint. I'm doing that to my Teles now the neck plate's available. I'm tired of bruising my hand. The mini cover doesn't go far enough tho, its the tiny screws that hold up the string barrels that cut your hand.
So why don‘t you take shorter screws? They are available in various lenghts. Selecting the right screw lengths will give you the smoothest feel (and saves your skin). Better than moaning.
I've seen this Tele up close. It's gorgeous 😍
Lee LIKES the bridge! That strat just sings there.
Picking me softly with his thumb
Telling my whole life with a plectrum
Picking me softly with his thumb
Oh Roberta
@@denismguitar1552
Lori Lieberman
It is quite thin and low output sounding for a 60s pickup on that strat, eh.
But these guitars are just absolutely gorgeous!
Great intro jam!! A standout!
I have a ultra tele mocha burst. Should I sell ultra to get this tele? Please give me some advices, thanks.
As a new owner of my 75th Tele I would say go for it. You won’t be disappointed ✊😎
I’ve got a 60th commemorative strat that I love. This may be another addition.
First off...I've got to say a huge thanks for this review. I bought the strat 75th, not after watching this review but watching other youtube videos where it sounded so good..... So I recieved the guitar but man it just wasn't working for me. Almost sent it back. The sound was thin and plinky. I wanted that single coil overdrive cream that I wasn't able to get from my other humbucker guitars. Having watched this video I understand the problem. Having listened to Captain Lee's comments in this video. I raised the action. wow what a difference. I think the guitar was fretting out before, in the factory set-up. Considering now changing the 009s to 010s strings.
Before you do it also might have to do with the pickup height. Set your action to what you like, and then adjust the pick up height. To close to the strings it’ll sound harsh and brittle to far it’ll sound dull and muddy. Gotta find that spot where you like the most
The captain smashed that intro bravo sir 👏🏻 🎸 🔥
I wish fender would do a standard line in nitro. Shouldn’t have to go custom shop, and $4k, for a strat with a nitro finish.
American Original series is finished in Nitro. Go to the Fender website.
@@terryshrk ‘cept they have poly primer. I wonder how that affects the tone, wear, etc.
^ Yup American Original is what you want if you want nitro and American made. Not as bad as custom shop prices but still cost quite a bit. There are a couple Mexican models pretty much just road worn, but I'd pass on those for the price. If you are in the market for an American original strat do yourself a favor and compare it against a Eric Johnson signature. I'm not a fan of his music but his signature model has great specs very comparable to a 50's original at a very similar price.
Or get a Nash S57/S63 for under $2k IIRC.
Yeah nitro offerings vary from company to company. Many companies do use poly primers to varying extents, so it's not really useful trying to find the "truest" or "most nitro" nitro finish but rather find the guitar brand whose nitro finishes feel the best to you. I like Fender nitro (on their AVRI and American Original series) more than Suhr, which I find a bit plasticky. Best nitro in my opinion comes from Japanese brands, check out Van Zandt, Momose, Navigator etc. I'd say go MJT for a well priced option, they have fully completed nitro guitars starting at $1599
i had a 70s strat with the 3 bolt neck and big headstock played it for 10 minutes a day and in 6 months it needed a fret job bought a players strat played it about an hour a day and 6 months later i needed a fret job but they sound great
I have a 94 40th strat I bought new. I'm sure it has thousands of hours on it and it doesn't need frets.
Death Cab is an incredible band. If you get a chance to see them live take it.
Maton and Fender both turned 75 ...
I've the maton 75th anniversary ordered ..
Hoping to get the 75th anniversary Fender strat nos ( in white ) for Christmas.. looking forward to seeing ye demo the latter 😎
@ 5:08 I can diggith the almost ashtray
They’re beautiful
I'll definitely be getting both guitars
amazing video
Finally!! Been waiting to hear what the guitar I already bought should sound like😂
That Isbell Tele may be my favourite Les Paul sound.
All of the 75th Anniversary guitars from fender are amazing. I love the Mexican built ones just as much as the USA built ones.
That last tele sounds alot like the tones that the group "Indigenous" has,, A native American group that I believe was from maybe the Dakotas,,, Great tones,,, Great originals!!
I've found when playing clean one should turn it UP but play gently (?)
IMHO that Strat sounds AMAZING!
I immediately heard that the Tele in the beginning is just a stellar specimen 🎶😍 I would if I could...
that tele looks so pretty
That intro jam was something else. Loved it
The jams on this video are next level. Great job!
I've been watching your channel for a few years now. I enjoy almost all episodes. Capitan, I want to compliment you on how your guitar playing has improved, bravos. Pete, for a while now, I've been thinking about moving to Denmark or GB, I hold a EU passport. Can you tell me a few pros and cons of both places. Greetings from NYC. Keep up the good work!!!
Stupendo strumento acquistato per il mio 75th compleanno (27/11/1946) Non la cambierei con altri strumenti. Massima versatilità, acustica perfetta in quasi tutte le espressioni, nella vita non si può avere tutto ma questa chitarra è più che soddisfacente anzi azzardo a scrivere ECCEZIONALE. Federock-1946 Wikipedia.
Rispondi
Just bought a lake placid blue stratocaster American performer sweetwater 55 point inspection. Now I want these lol 🇺🇸🥰
Side note I wont own a tele unless it's in texas tea
Very impressed with your chops Captain! I can see you progress over the years, good job!
.......To me he is the best !
Lee getting super excited by the Tele’s mini ashtray bridge cover as if it’s something new when it’s come with every American Professional or Professional II Tele since they came out more than 4 years ago! 🤦🏼♂️😛
those danish pete lessons are showing...captain.....:-)
nice looking guitars.....too
For edification for the Captain..... Jason Isbell played in another band with a funny kind of name before going solo..... The Drive-by Truckers
Nice jam!
Love the Ash bodies too.
Fender is the Rolls Royce of guitars.
How can you NOT get better if you jam with Pete on the regular?? Impossible.
very nice work!
THE OUTRO WAS AWESOMEEEEE
I’m getting a brooks and Dunn country vibe from the intro song
What looper pedal have you guys been using for the intros?
Oh man, I hope you come up one day with a raffle, lottery or something where one could win a guitar course from Pete. No offence to Lee, I really like his playing, but Pete's feeling for melody is what I have always been looking for.
Lovely 70’s west coast opening jam.
Beutiful guitars and opening.
Another Awesome Demo And Jam Session, Well Done Guys 👍👍🎶🎶🎸
"Ben Gibb-ahrd". I love the English
Is this Telecaster worth the extra money compared to a player or professional series guitar? I mean, I love it! Or are we simpy paying for the aesthetic beauty of it?
I'd also like to know, did you get the answer?
I don't know, but I just saw one in person, and yeah, instead of leaving the shop with a Mexican tele, I left owning half of one of these! I pick it up next week. It's such a stunning guitar!
Youre paying a bit for the limited edition aspect. But after comparing this to a Player Plus and Professional II Tele, this blew them out of the water.
@@forbzee44 yeah, I have to agree that this is much better than any I've owned, but I do still prefer the UltraLux. I currently own this 75th, and a Texas tea ultra(which I decoded to sell) and the 75th sounds far better to me with the twisted Tele pickups.
Also, it's likely to hold its value far better, or possibly become collectable one day. Not saying you'll make a fortune, but it's possible that if you keep it nice, you'll be able to sell it for a lil extra 5 years from now
Your settings on the Strat are SO TINNY sounding. HIT A PEDAL!!!!!!!!
I'm betting its a center joined body like the Tele. Center joined emphasizes the highs. Two piece non center joined , and 3 piece don't.
I have a CS Tele in that exact color and it's labeled in the pickup rout as Tobacco Burst believe it or not. I had searched for that finish online and it appears to be pretty uncommon. It is definitely different than Sienna Burst.
The Captain really hit the spot in that intro. Didn't think much of the slug-balancing act though.
I have a 1997 anniversary strat. Its amazing.
Lee, what do you mean lower volume with lighter strings? Use your volume knobs :) I'm sure there's plenty of those on your signal path...
You should the episode where they do strings gauge test, the thickness of the string affects the tone a lot. That is what he's referring to.
They are gorgeous axes, you should do a classic vibe version of those?
The Blues Brothers
Strats don't 'need' pedals.. best with a fender type amp, and a good plectrum / technique. But a mid boosty pedal like a tube screamer type is great.
Greetings!
but alas my 60th anniversary tele will have to do for now....:-)
I’m convinced Lee’s a fan of Judas Priest 13:31
Really like that mini bridge cover on the Tele. You should upcharge the one that's been on Pete's face
Great videos and excellent presenting.
Pretty sure the Custom Shop Twisted Tele bridge pickup is quite hot and not low output as mentioned. Over 10K Ohms from what I recall.
This axes are really beautiful!!!
Angus Young never used pedals and it worked out great for him.
Yeah, I've been buying effect boxes lately , the only "pedals" are wah wah and volume, to play at low volume, but I end up back at the cranked amp w a clean boost. Even my 2.5 W Wang is way too loud, but it sounds best by itself.
Angus Young also played the same 5 songa his entire career. No thanks
@@ileutur6863 🤣🤣🤣 AC/DC Rules! Each album clearly has a different melody per song!
Loved the bourbon burst colour. 🥰
Lee, your playing is amazing. Good on you mate!
Pete, love ya!
But!!!!!!!
Canadians call it the "Northern Tuxedo", not double denim😉
Lovely looking guitars!
what kind of sound would ya get out of those guitars using an amp with an 8" speaker.. and no gain and the volume set to about 1 1/2....?.....the amp is a Fender amp however...how well do they sustain with no effects?...
Great Jam at the end guys..
Love the tuners
Good morning and happy Sunday gents! Great intro and gorgeous Fenders. I could live with one of each in my collection. 🤘🏾🎸🔥
Damn Pete is melodic.
Didn't see this till now. Came over from the sig video. Doesn't the Paisley count as a special guitar?
That thin Stat sound can actually work great with hi gain ;-)
Anyone know what one is is referring to with the really slim neck at 25:30 the crazy heim?
The Chrissy Hines (The Pretenders) model Tele apparently has a very slim neck
I love the Tele but how many more ways can they think of to over charge for a guitar.
Buy a Gibson and you'll find out.
I just got this 75th Tele used and the fit, finish, and overall quality are outstanding. However, you do pay a premium for the 75th one off. If you can deal with narrow tall frets and V-mod pickups, the Pro 2 Tele is the better bargain. Same quality, same fretboard feel, at $400 less. The 75th though seems priced competitively, you can go the Fender Mod shop route and get a burst with gold hardware with your choice of pickups and fretboard, and it'll run about the same price as this, although the mod shop doesn't have the 75th's exact color, pickups, nor fret size as options. You can get pretty close to the look though. The Pro 2 line is definitely the best one and what I would recommend over any of the one-offs, they're very consistent and will hold up in value well (I paid less for the 75th used than what a brand new Pro 2 costs, but I also liked the Twisted pickups more through my Supersonic than the V-mods). The Sienna Burst looks awfully close, the 75th burst is just a tad darker on the edges.
Are the 75th Anniversary stickers to be left on the pick guards?
Hey Mr Captain, the Twisted Tele pickups are high output, even says on your website :) Still sounds vintage though!
The Stratocaster (imagine Homer Simpson drooling over a donut)
Lovely looking guitars. Also Lee's best playing to date on the outro jam. I honestly thought that was Pete! Interested in the backing tracks. Which one is that at the end? I’d like to buy it from Bandcamp.