Hcm1995

[Hm90s]

Hi all

 

after some fairly extensive research, I have decided to expand my collection with a new Fender Tele Am Pro II. My current set up entails Gibson, Epiphones, Schecters, BC Rich’s… but not a single coil set up in sight. 
 

I got a chance to have a little noodle the other week and I was very impressed, but as the final sign off - anyone here with extensive experience of this model; how have you found it for your prog and hard rock/ dad rock? I play a lot of Guns, Nirvana, Rolling Stones etc - have you found any particular limitations with the V Mod 2’s? 
 

I think my mind is made up, but just to make sure I’m not going to be disappointed further down the line. 
Cheers

 

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[randythoades]

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.

Edited October 15 by randythoades

[Hm90s]

1 hour ago, randythoades said:

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.

 

1 hour ago, randythoades said:

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.

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!