Guitar World Staff Picks: Paul Riario’s Top 5 Electric Guitars of 2012
Guitar World Gear Editor Paul Riario chooses his top five new electric guitars of 2012.
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02. Fender American Vintage Series ‘58 Telecaster
There are three Stratocasters, three Telecasters, a Jaguar and Jazzmaster in Fender’s brand-new American Vintage Series. All these classic guitars are recreated and precisely retooled from original-era examples using upgraded processes in their creation.
Honestly, I’ve tried them all and could pick just about any one of these instruments and tell you they’re all amazing, but it just so happens I really dig Teles now, and the American Vintage ’58 Telecaster ($2,499.99) is my favorite one to play. The ’58 pickups are wound to period-correct specs and sound as twangy and responsive as an untouched, vintage Tele hiding underneath your grandmother’s bed.
My only suggestion is to try all of the Vintage Series and find the neck shape you are most comfortable with because depending upon the model year, you’ll quickly discover whether you’re a C, D, soft V or U-shaped fan — and I’m not talking bra sizes.
More info: fender.com
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way2Loud
December 14, 2012 at 12:03am
What wold be the difference between a Les Paul Studio that is solid Mahogany and a Les Paul standard that is chambered? If I'm looking for a very bright sounding guitar, what do you suggest looking for?
telemoxy
December 28, 2012 at 3:01pm
Usually if you're looking for a bright sound Fenders guitars are the solution.
If you don't need a vibrato bridge the Telecaster will give you what you are looking for.
If you want a vibrato Bridge a Stratocaster is the ticket.
Both are available in models that include a humbucking pickup if you like more warmth than the stock pickups. Both have models that are available with noiseless pickups if you like.
Hope this helps.
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