Leaderboard

Thanks Randy. I have heard and noticed this flatter top end and it does make a difference from what I have heard before. The push push function I found to be a nice hidden touch to, as I am a fan on the traditional shape and no gimmicks. I am off to pick it up in a couple weeks so will let you know how I get on!

I have not played that particular model, but I do have several other teles with various setups and pickups. Teles do great for the Rolling Stones end and do take overdrive well for general classic rock, but I don't think them great for distortion, a little too shrill and fizzy. I would do the hard rock thing with humbuckers rather than single coils personally. Those that use tele shaped guitars in that genre usually have humbuckers fitted. But for jazz, blues, country, pop and classic rock they really shine, so could be all the guitar that some people need. From what I understand, the new pickups lose a bit of the high end and are voiced a little warmer. This might work in your favour with more gain but wouldn't be my taste, I like the extra twang and snap to be available when I fancy it.