5 Classic T-Type Electric Guitars Go Head to Head! - Which is YOUR Favourite?

There is a lot of choice when it comes to T-Type Guitars. So to help you make up your mind we decided to shootout 5 different vintage inspired T-Types. We have a Sire T7, two G&L ASAT, a Schecter PT & a classic Fender Player Telecaster! | tinyurl.com/ybrfnntm
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» 0:00 Intro Jam
» 2:10 What are We Looking at Today?
» 7:20 Let's Start Get Some Tones from All the Guitars
» 12:26 Blindfold Time!
» 21:27 Thoughts?
» 27:32 Final Overview
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[@JesseLeeKing]

That pink to purple burst on that schecter is one of my dream guitars color combinations.

[@filipdinevmusic]

That yellow G&L sounded killer from my 2 minute scroll overview...

[@ERWebster]

I still maintain that the MFD pickups in the ASAT Special are the pinnacle of single coil design.

[@sethl1588]

I agree.

[@l8sk8r86]

And you Sir, are correct!

[@daviddalziel884]

I did a mini shoot out with a Player , Classic Vibe and the G and L won hands down . Then lockdown happened and when the new batch of guitars arrived the ASAT weighed a ton so kinda put me off . Pickups are so much better than the Fender ones .

[@TonyMurnahan]

I concur

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

The most balanced pickups I have played. Them and Schecter refuse to create models with wider nut widths, tho.

[@GrandaddyJeff]

As a fella who owns and loves Fender and G&L guitars, I REALLY love my PT Special.

[@a.wyattmann4370]

I have a custom shop PT and it is going to be buried with me. I love that guitar.

[@TheRycooder]

I’ve got one also! Bad Ass guitar!

[@kremepye3613]

Love that neck p90

[@mattclark1278]

I love mine too. The p90 is so good in this guitar. BUT, imo you do need to swap in some brass compensated saddles. $30

[@travelinman482]

​@@mattclark1278 Ok, why? You left a bit of info out.

[@Hickeroar]

I love how they all sound unique, but they also all sound great. I liked the sound of the Sire the most.

[@MrJoe9798]

Came in today, tried a few and walked out with the Sire. Stunning guitar and lovely combination of warm tones on the neck and brightness from the bridge. One of the nicest necks I’ve played too. As someone who owns Fender I was so impressed by the T7 it was a no brainer. Cheers again guys for all the help as usual!

[@leiscwf]

That red G&L is stunning

[@TheLadsBandLive]

You should always sneak Pete’s purple tele into every blindfold tele shootout. 😎

[@s9plus20]

Another marvelous video! I'm liking that G&L ASAT Special!!

[@nicashley327]

Love what you guys do! Every video is informative and interesting. You literally have my dream job! Keep it coming.

[@gregb6387]

Great review. Just loved hearing them all go through there paces.

[@BrandonOutside]

Great stuff as always! And I really appreciate the conclusion: they’re all great, and it just comes down to what one you vibe with. Best answer ever!

[@ericwarrington6650]

Loving the contrasting tones today...the depth of captains is super sweet

[@6stringsandapick]

Glad to see the G&Ls in the shootout. I’d have the sire in this lineup, but I’d have an ASAT classic bluesboy in a higher end shootout I think.

[@kentishmale1969]

That jam (demonstration) at the start was bloody gorgeous!!

[@oskarkacin4104]

i have quite a few expensive guitars (strandberg jazz, gibson es 335,....) but for some reason my telecaster of choice is still a 2014 g&l tribute asat classic. There is just something magical to the exact one i have and it is staying with me forever.

[@darthfaderlives89]

Sound alone the G&L ASAT special comes out on top. That thing packed a punch!

[@voidtremors5814]

I don’t know if I like a Schecter Tele or if I just like a Tele with a P90 in the neck. That tone is mind blowing

[@PC85X]

G&L ASAT Classic... those MFD Pickups are the phenomenal

[@Sermondt]

That was some really fine playing in the intro! 🙂👍

[@trordle1436]

The ASAT Special pickups sound rich and beautiful at full volume, but the treble bleed circuit they paired it with is what makes them truly versatile. They go brighter as you turn the volume down, making them feel like smaller output pickups. Actually more intuitive than going darker as volume drops, and much more usable tone along the sweep of the pot. Creamy sweet overdriven tones, and bright clean tones that cut through the mix at lower volumes, both within the reach of your pinky. That guitar is a true masterpiece.

[@martydibergi5228]

It was good enough for John Jorgenson and Will Ray ❤

[@lance134679]

I know you can't carry every guitar brand in the world, but you might want to at least consider Godin. They have Telecaster-ish guitar, too, called the Stadium HT. It's affordable and built here in Canada. Thanks for another fun video.

[@ryantyers1113]

literally was about to comment this,, after owning one i can say there is no better value for money guitar i've found! the single coils are definitely higher output pickups, but the playability of the guitar is beyond the vintera levels!

[@madmod]

I never knew they were canadian made! Sweet guitars with a lot of original designs that dont try too hard to look like other instruments.

[@CurrieNerd]

Landon Bailey did a nice vid on the Stadium HT. I've struggled to find any reviewers back-to-backing one with one of these Schecters. And.. living in the middle of nowhere, it's impossible to find a shop with one, let alone both, to play.

[@ronmercer7766]

I must concur with Lawrence. I have a Stadium HT and I sold a butterscotch Players Series to the fund it. The Godin is an exceptional example of the T style. The electronics, the build and the aesthetic are far beyond the Player Series or the ASAT. It is in the same league as the Sire.

[@alecalfaras5936]

Yup

[@kendickinson8307]

I saw a video where they discuss those G&L ASAT pickups and their adjustable pole pieces. From the factory, they're up a little high and it makes them pretty hot - but not T-like. Just get an allen wrench and drop the pole pieces down and they are very close to classic Tele sound.

[@fergusellard6554]

Excellent! The intro jam reminds me of a demo by Pete of the TRex Mudhoney V2 a few years back. Mint👌

[@Arch_Stanton.]

You should do these blindfolds as you used to without knowing the guitars beforehand. And foremost decide which are the best (or which you prefer the most) not just trying to guess the brand and then come to conclusion.

[@glenny5081]

Completely agree. Walk the blindfolded into the room like the old days so there is no bias.

[@joaofeiteira6309]

Agreed. These have become pointless.

[@kbadr]

The G&L Jumbo MFD pickups are a little known secret. Fender has the name and history, but G&L was Leo's next evolution. Their Tributes are fantastic.

[@WillfulThinker]

Shhhhhh

[@mertozden94]

it sounds perfect but that headstock kills me, its hideous

[@kbadr]

@@mertozden94 I used to feel that way until I shifted how I was looking at the headstock. If you look at the negative space created by it, it’s actually not bad!

[@jasonhuang6332]

@@mertozden94 It's only hideous cos it's not Fender's shape I suspect.

[@brusselssprouts560]

I have a 2009 Legacy Tribute, and I have carried out a few mods and it is now a foxtrot oscar guitar, and still cost under GBP 650. The G&L Tribute range spank the Fender Player Series hard for price, hardware and finish. I sold a MIM Tele recently and intend to replace it with a ASAT Tribute model as I would love to get into MFD pups. If you have the money for a US or Custom G&L then go for it, but their Tribute range is incredibly great value.

[@jeg1972]

According to the G&L Website, the ASAT Classic also has MFD pickups; "The G&L ASAT Classic is Leo’s final word on the traditional single-cutaway bolt-on axe. Framed in a classic boxed-steel bridge, the single-coil Magnetic Field Design bridge pickup created by Leo Fender† delivers crisp attack with complex harmonics while individual brass saddles offer modern levels of intonation refinement. Flip to the single-coil MFD neck pickup and you’ll discover a delectably rich tonal palette, from round clean jazz tones to thick, gritty blues. Put ‘em together and you’ll find a whole ‘nother level of heaven."

[@Jim_Cox]

Yes, they have an "ASAT Classic Alnico" with the non MFD pickups. It would be cool to see that model in a T-type challenge.

[@LucaLindemann]

... Pete is such a terrific player... and this is absolutely my fav TV Channel 😁😁❤❤👍👍

[@bshounia]

I love the Sire upgrades for the price (minus the glossy front neck) but those MFD pickups sound amazing

[@cubano076]

Amazing playing by Pete. I wish to play 1/10th as well with both eyes open as he does blindfolded

[@abcrx32j]

The covered single coil will always be my favorite neck pickup for teles

[@trevorreniger5670]

Pete is really looking healthy. That's an encouragement to all of us who got a bit softer in lockdowns. 😆

[@joibjalla]

I really loved this video! Especially because I just ordered a fiesta red Sire T7! Looking forward to trying it out 🤘

[@Luke-bc4zj]

How do you like it? I’m considering one. 😊

[@joibjalla]

@@Luke-bc4zj well I love it, the neck feels awesome and it's got smoother pickups than a player Tele. Great guitar.

[@Luke-bc4zj]

@@joibjalla Thanks for the reply! I don’t like the feel of the fender player. I’ve narrowed it down to the Sire or Schecter PT Special. However, I don’t have an opportunity to try the Sire locally.

[@Metallex]

I'm just on the intro jam right now but that Sire really just grabbed my ear. Sounds great, looking forward to the rest of the video! Looking great, Pete!

[@b2tall239]

I love my Fender Vintera '70s Tele. A bit more expensive than this group but still well under the higher-end Fenders, G&Ls, etc.

[@funkysoundbird88]

The vinteras are so badass I love the 70s tele with the brown finish is gorgeous!

[@TMmodify]

It's funny because there's a tv game show here in France that's basically a karaoke with the words disappearing from time to time, with the particularity that a live band is performing ALL the songs. They're incredibly professional and super tight. And both the guitar players and bass players play Sire.

[@superkjell]

From the playing it looked like Pete was enoying the G&L Special the most.

[@ruebensevers1198]

I'm just taken with anything sire, so I will go with the T3 or the T7, I bought a s3 then ordered another, but a lefty for my son that you had as B stock what a bargain, love the video 😊

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Great stuff guys! :)

[@billkallas1762]

I like vintage bridge and unvintage (flat) fretboard, double bound and painted headstock.

[@larsfocken3456]

The "PT" Schechter names their T-style guitars stands for "Pete Townsend". He used to play Schecters primarily in the 80s, e.g. in the legendary Rockpalast concert back in 1981.

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

I think the use of a blindfolded test for the viewer (apart from entertainment) is it reveals the qualities of the guitar other than brand and reputation. It may reveal you can buy the same sound and playing qualities for a lower price or from an unexpected brand. Pete's playing not being affected by brand and reputation. In this set up the test is merely 'guess the brand', where ten minutes earlier he played or heard all the guitars before. which reduces the tast to 'recognize what you felt and heard ten minutes ago', making the test only about Pete's memory and/or the recognizability of the guitars, mainly by characteristics like knob position, neck and bridge shape etc. Still entertaining. but not as useful as a blindfolded test would suggest. I think the test should start blindfolded, without the aim of recognition (so no right or wrong), but focused on playability, sound etc (so good, easy, shredable, scratchy frets and the like).

[@samuelgonzalez1392]

Andersons TV always has GREAT reviews, but TBTH I keep coming back because of your personalities 😁

[@SomeKindOfMadman]

Good stuff guys

[@dt9r]

I have an Asat Special and it changhed my idea about T style guitars, I'd say it's not only the best telecaster guitar I played but it's also one of the best EVER guitar I played, and it's a cheap tribute series, out of the box had a stunning setup too

[@stevegroh4520]

The schecter keeps up with the OGs, incredible!

[@monkeypils]

Captain reverb and danish Pete rockin it again. Nice.🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@dennismullins4930]

I like these shootouts ☮️

[@YJMusic72]

Gotta love a nice T-type guitar!❤

[@dan82dare]

All great for that price point imo 👏🏻

[@johninama585]

I can tell Pete really liked the Schecter though. You can see it when he holds it and plays it.

[@mralgebro]

This is the type of stuff I love! Teles are the best. Great video! Pete looking good, as does the captain! Not as good as that white fender player tele though.

[@landonbailey]

I like it a lot :)

[@ronzinale]

The Schecter PT special is beautiful

[@danvavrecka4367]

Looking good Pete, a streamlined face suits you well. Still a classy cat on the guitar, as always.

[@GWShark1]

Perfect timing for me, I've been checking some tele style guitars and several of these are in my list along with the Godin and the FGN and perhaps some of the other PT shecters. I think I'm getting closer to my final list. Kudos to the guitaristas for telling me about this video. I forgot, I ws looking also to the Michael Kelly's for they looks, but I think I've pass due to some reviews I saw people end up changing the pickups and perhaps something else

[@lazvt8469]

Have the FGN Tele with SDs. 👍👍👍

[@benlogan430]

When the Godin’s were $649 they were a sweet deal! Now I think they are around $849? Better hardware than a Squier Classic vibe. No poly finish and a really nice gig bag.

[@steventhomas231]

Really good comparison. Been wondering how the schecter and G & L compare to the player. Now I know. And also these are available in a left as well.

[@captaintony1227]

If you go for a players. Spring for the plus. I got a strat and it's an amazing guitar for 1000. Or they might be 1100 now but you can't beat it !

[@steventhomas231]

@@captaintony1227 they dont make those in a left handed version. Only the player.

[@XlouietheflyX]

The Schecter is routed for weight relief under the pickguard (their PT Apocalypse Rusty Grey was the same). I filled mine with foam and a rag to stop feedback issues with high gain.

[@urideemer4333]

Brilliant as usual boyos. They all sound tasty......I have a G&L special being delivered today......I have a Standard Fender MIM with the single alnico's as well as a FSR with the 3 barrel bridge and HOT ceramics and a ASAT Carved top T 2 buckers.Oh and the 76 Tele deluxe ( me first). They all sound different and that's what I like about 'em. I would perhaps maybe just as a bit of data mining like the manufacturing locale specified. It seems to me though that bit o' news would not override the tone of the actual axe. All good! The Fender is awesome as are the G&L's MFD's .... With all these tele tryouts what do I fire up first? Me American Strat O..go figure. Now get to work.

[@travelinman482]

PT Special in Purple Burst for the win! Lol. Actually, they're all great guitars for that Tele vibe. I currently own a Schecter PT Special in 3TB color and I love it! Now, I want a PT SLS Elite (Fade Burst, a Sweetwater exclusive), PT Special (Purple Burst), and a PT Super Shredder (Sea Foam Green). Seriously, I WANT THEM ALL! 🎸🤟 I should seek help. 😆

[@GPLP335]

Really great video. My takeaway is that if you're in the market for a traditional Tele, four of them will work very well. The Schecter on the other hand is a great option if you already have a traditional Tele but want a P90 guitar that happens to have a Tele flavor. This along with its wider neck sort of blends a Tele and an SG Special. Very cool, thanks guys!

[@musiclover.489]

Both G&Ls floated my boat. In fact so much that I own 2 G&Ls. Next, i would go with the Shire.

[@Roundbeadadvocate]

Hah! “And there we are, another inconclusive review from Andertons…” Absolutely hilarious. Loved the vid! Thanks again.

[@christianboddum8783]

MFD pickups are great and different, but not vintage in character though, they've got some muscle.

[@robertwhyte3435]

I see that PRS lurking in the background lol.

[@edwardjons8684]

That Schecter is glorious.

[@tonyottaviani6480]

Great job figuring out the guitars blindfoled. I love the vintage Fender sound. It's distinct. The Schecter pickups are my only downside for that guitar. The G&L's sound great.

[@ralex3697]

The G&L sounds great Nice guitars are no longer found on the headstock, many companies bringing out beautiful guitars

[@ErikSWE]

If I was looking for a Tele in this price range I'd probably go the last £100-something and get the Vintera 50's Tele, seems to be as great of a value for money guitar as the old Baja Tele was. Out of these the current deal Andertons has on the G&L Classic is hard to beat.

[@stratosexual1329]

That shecter is freaking cool!!!!

[@jamesnelson1443]

ASAT is killer, big fat tone & over drive is stellar!

[@FunkyELF]

After watching the "Tested: Where Does The Tone Come From In An Electric Guitar?" video from Jim Lill.... I don't own a T type guitar yet, it may be the next one I buy. Prior to watching that video I was concerned with getting an "authentic" one as far as sound goes. I thought maybe the ashtray bridge contributed to tone or even the brass saddles. I was leaning towards the ASAT because it had brass saddles but they're individual for easier setup/intonation, etc. Now it seems it doesn't matter. I'm liking the Dean Zelinsky stuff.

[@mikeaustin4138]

You should add sound protection "headphones" that airport jet handlers use to the blindfold. Then, Danish Pete can be like Tommy and use his sense of smell to distinguish the guitars.

[@jasonswitzer1748]

I don’t know. The G&lL pickups sound great, but they also don’t sound like what I expect a Tele to sound like (twangy as hell with little warmth). That’s not to say that I’m bagging on the G&L. I think it’s a fantastic guitar with a Tele design, but not a traditional Tele sound. Different strokes as they say.

[@ionobelisk]

The ASAT Special looks and sounds pretty special, getting a bad case of GAS

[@GL_Guitars]

Thanks and hello from our new channel! 🙏

[@keenedgedesigns]

The bass on the G & L MFD pickups is the bassiest. Nothing compares.

[@TomSJazzBass]

If it's at all possible, would you be able to site an average for neck depth at the 1st fret for guitars that you review? Presuming of course that you have a selection available to get measurements off of. I think this would be really informative for buyers

[@pmay222]

the two G = L were sublime the yellow one..lovely ... the standard Fender was still a great sounding tele... personally id go for the t7 because i like different stuff from everybody else.. not fussed about the schecter.. over blinged for the sake of it....

[@aez48843]

G&L for life , if you’re getting Fender it’s for the logo

[@hawedehre]

If you can’t decide between these models, go one step up in the range until you find some thing that really speaks to you.

[@garybateman6869]

You guys are funny and informative.

[@WillfulThinker]

In every video with a G&L, Lee says that the USA models and Tribute models have the same hardware. This is mistaken. The saddles are chrome-plated brass on the USA models and zinc on the Tributes. Also the DFV bridge plate is a cheaper metal on the Tributes. All the blocks are brass, but not all brass is created equal. Anyway, they all sound damn good. I own several USA and Tribute models. Sometimes I replace the saddles with brass or steel, sometimes I leave them as is, even on the Tributes. Bottom line: if sounds good, it is good.

[@ArtLogins]

My Fender Telecaster has a Gibson Humbucker in the neck... best guitar ever... Jazz, blues rock, and even prog...

[@Terrysoddy]

Y’all should do a video with Keipro strat and tele style guitars. There awesome looking and sounding guitars.

[@eddiesalva890]

Jamming at Anderson's very cool 🤘🤘🎸🎸

[@eddiesalva890]

Oops

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

"Fender is the benchmark", nuff said!👌

[@section8usmc53]

As much as I love Schecter, the color mismatch is something I couldn't get past. The body looks amazing though, and I'd definitely consider that color with a different neck and head stock. That butterscotch is one of the best looking butterscotch color tones I've ever seen. Looks thick and rich, like its color namesake.

[@mattclark1278]

I've got it in black and it's a beaut

[@JesseLeeKing]

I love the look of the schecter but the fender player white on white u can never go wrong with either. Really u can't go wrong with any of them.... I wish they would of put a charvel up there too but maybe it's to modern.

[@brettneuberger6466]

Im with you. The white on white looks great. Because I suck at guitar and can make anything sound bad, I saved some money and just bought a Squire Affinity in white. With its stained dark maple neck and gloss headstock, it looks fantastic and is actually not a bad guitar, especially with the new model upgrades. If you don’t mind the name, or doing a little fret work and set up, you really can’t go wrong for under $300.

[@nitegoat1369]

That Butterscotch ASAT Classic, is choice.

[@Chemist1076]

Captain is on fire 🔥

[@marksanders2784]

The Schecter looks fantastic. I wonder if Pete took it home?!

[@dirkbehrens5849]

He likes any guitar in purple and apparently a "swamp ass body". Sorry for making fun of it, but he cracked me up.

[@Prajnana]

When Pete (blindfolded) said: "That's a tele" he spoke volumes!

[@borzak101]

Love my suier Contempary Telecaster with dual humbuckers. Quality to me is on par or better than the classic vibes. Better actually. 12" radius neck.

[@brbrshpr7763]

Been telling myself for months that I didn't need a new guitar and then this video pops up....

[@alanmillward6421]

Shame thinline Pete didn't test a Thineline Tele.

[@che2335]

Boogie down boys its tele mashup time!

[@NOMADCREATIVESOLUTIONS]

Id say youd be happy with any, but if you want a Tele, i guess you get a Tele, the Sire has alot to offer though and the Schechter brings new things - the world of guitars is massively complex these days, well beyond the Les Paul, Strat argument

[@24FretsGuitar]

For me the G&L ASAT's sound the best. They should do the ASAT's with roasted necks. I like the look of the Sire with the roasted neck. The Schecter sounds o.k.

[@tomopie4296]

To me the G&Ls in the bridge position had the best tele twang of the bunch.