Fender American Acoustasonic Update #4 - Singer Songwriter edition

[@aliciafranco5704]

I purchased an Acoustasonic Tele ( Black just like yours ) because of you! AMAZING❤❤❤🥂🥂🥂 Thx for the heads up

[@reverenddoctor]

Heck yes! How do you like it??? Hopefully I didn't steer you wrong!

[@llaugercastillo]

My jazzmaster broke twice in less than a year first the motherboard then the microphones. Very delicate to take them on the road.

[@reverenddoctor]

Really! Wow. That’s wild. I travel with mine constantly and this is the first issue I’ve had with the guitar. I’ll have an update on it and the repair soon I hope!

[@maxherron1376]

Thanks for this awesome review. I just received my Player Acoustasonic (same finish as yours). I'd really like to see a detailed review on your new Player (favorite sounds, rig details...).

[@reverenddoctor]

Oh, it’s coming! The player series is fascinating compared to the American series of Acoustasonics.

[@cletussea-ray944]

Absolutely love my Acoustasonic Telecaster..also my #1 guitar! Although I did have the bridge pickup go out (during a gig …of course) and it’s being replaced under warranty..bummer but would trade this guitar for anything! Hope al works with the battery repair… I’m also thinking of getting a mim player acoustasonic as a backup…looking forward to see what you think of them!

[@reverenddoctor]

I should have a video on the players series out soon.

[@floody38]

Just bought my fender acoustasonic telecaster bit worried about your battery problems... as it will probably happen to mine. . Love the guitar but this could be a negative.. looking forward to your update. Thanks for posting .

[@reverenddoctor]

I’ll be sending an update out, but to be quite frank, this is unlikely to happen to your guitar and if it does, only after it goes through several hundred charge cycles. I don’t think it is a coincidence that the new player series has a removable battery. Removables give user choice and freedom.

[@gordontweston]

Hi! How’d the battery issue work out? Great vlogs! Keep up the hard work!

[@reverenddoctor]

Thanks! Sorry for the gap in videos. I talk all about it here (spoiler: yes, fender helped me out) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKK7oWx6h7aCrcksi=-RBtxZZWQsOunmFQ&t=93

[@gordontweston]

I actually watched that yesterday:) another great and honest production. I was a bit disappointed at Fenders first tier reaction tho as that’s what us normal peeps would be greeted with.

[@reverenddoctor]

@@gordontweston I get it, and TBH, it didn't surprise me too much. At the same time, having worked customer service in a similar industry, I'm surprised I wasn't at least escalated to a broader safety team by Fender. If people are being hurt or property damaged, that's the kind of thing that can quickly spiral out of control from a PR standpoint for a company.

[@gordontweston]

Absolutely, thankfully we have a platform to let them know through you and other KZbinrs. So far so good with mine. Thanks again!

[@johnnylektric]

Appreciate the info you've been sharing on the acoustasonic! Question please... since you've been gigging with it a lot, does it encounter the same usual feedbacking problems like with normal acoustic/electric guitars in a small or big venue?

[@officialWWM]

Nope. Never!

[@reverenddoctor]

@officalWWM speaks the truth: I have had essentially zero feedback issues with this guitar.

[@MetaphysicalMusician]

This is Why I'm going to get the player series....Thanks for sharing...I'm glad I didn't buy the American

[@reverenddoctor]

I have a lot of love for the Player Series Acoustasonic! If I'd purchased only that guitar, I would still be using it full-time!

[@JaminJonesMaui]

Love my tele acoustisonic! What's your fav strings for it? I've been using GHS white bronze acoustic 11s based on guitar shop recommendation. I'm always open to other suggestions. Aloha!

[@reverenddoctor]

I went to 13s, haha! Martin Phosphor bronze, I believe. I play it much more frequently as an acoustic guitar than an electric guitar. The way I've adjusted is by putting heavier strings on my electrics when I go to play them (usually 11s or 12s) so it's not so jarring 😝

[@rcboals]

Unless I missed something I wanted to know did Fender take care of your battery failure??

[@reverenddoctor]

Great question and sorry for the late reply! I talk all about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKK7oWx6h7aCrcksi=-RBtxZZWQsOunmFQ&t=93

[@officialWWM]

This is exactly why I prefer the Mexican guitar!

[@reverenddoctor]

I've had the Player Series Acoustasonic and it actually has a lot of advantages over the American-made model, despite fewer sounds.

[@officialWWM]

@@reverenddoctor I agree. I play mine a lot. It’s great for quiet songwriting moments and I love it for solo acoustic gigs. It’s much more stage friendly than a normal acoustic. However, the top on mine has cracked and you can visibly see 2 lines on the top either side of the bridge, so I don’t hold out much hope for its long term stability!

[@reverenddoctor]

@@officialWWM woah! the top of your guitar cracked?? Say more or make a video!

[@officialWWM]

@@reverenddoctor yep, sure did and I’m pretty sure mine is not the only one! Maybe I will make a video 🤷🏻‍♂️