This is my review after the initial hype. I still think this is one of the nicest production models Fender has ever made. What do you think? Timestamps and links are below. 0:00 - Unboxing (and disclaimer) 0:37 - Jam Track 2:15 - Guitar Overview 3:27 - Clean Tones 4:56 - Blues Tones (volume control) 6:43 - Push/Push Pot 8:02 - Higher Gain Tones & Delay 8:47 - Fender Pro II Tele Review ►Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/Vy2mmA ►Thomann - bit.ly/3xfVdzT ►Sky Music - alnk.to/5PZQ4YS (affiliate links)
@boobooau2 жыл бұрын
After almost a year with the same model I agree with you. I am not a pro but I had several top end guitars and this one end up being a keeper.
@hkguitar19842 жыл бұрын
Thank You for the review. Did you weigh this instrument, I couldn't find a weight in the video?
@markwhite10392 жыл бұрын
I think the professional II series telecaster and stratocaster are two of the best bang for the buck guitars fender has produced in a long time! As always great revue!
@Whos-That-Guy Жыл бұрын
I have the pro2 P bass.. Just as tasty... They are kicking goals with the pro2 range...
@landonbailey2 жыл бұрын
I'd prefer a 4way switch over the Push/Push button, but it's not a deal breaker. The neck, the pickups, the whole package is sweet!
@voiceofexperience2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lando!
@spacejockey47462 жыл бұрын
Nobody cares.
@nicolas.grisanti2 жыл бұрын
My first Tele is an American Pro 2 in Dark Night finish...i don't why it take me so long to try a Tele, for me is the best type of guitar. I play rock/alternative and man this guitar sounds incredible, the V-Mod 2 pickups sound amazing with gain and clean. Fender really made this guitars with care, the neck feels amazing, and is built like a tank.
@BrentOwens2 жыл бұрын
I have one of these and it has usurped all my other guitars. I can't stop playing it! Great review Shane!
@stephenkennedy73472 жыл бұрын
Love everything about the Pro II's and in the case of the telecaster the compensated 3 brass saddles that look traditional till you see them up close. Keeps the vibe but with better intonation!
@ZephyrSoton Жыл бұрын
Ace Tele. I bought one a few months back. Best guitar I own. Outstanding tones from those pick ups and the neck is an absolute joy!
@msnewpers2 жыл бұрын
You are a gift to us lefties Shane, and I really appreciate it. The Lefty American Pro II Strats and Teles I've come across seem almost perfect aside from the weight. I think you have to find one in roasted pine or they are about a pound heavier than they should be. For any lefties out there I can HIGHLY recommend the American Pro II Jazzmaster. If you are already a Jazzmaster fan I think it's nearly perfect, but if you are thinking of trying out a Jazzmaster this one is a phenomenally versatile guitar and a genuinely inspiring instrument. The Jazzmaster does not come in roasted pine, unfortunately, because weight (an issue with all Jazzmasters) is the only thing that I think could be improved.
@MarsK842 ай бұрын
Interesting, I sold my American pro 2 JM and got this exact Telecaster
@zd3512 жыл бұрын
I picked up a Am Pro II Tele at KCs a while back. Was a natural finish one with the pine body. Super light. Felt fantastic. I was tempted.
@steventhomas2312 жыл бұрын
Wow. That is the guitar ive dreamed of owning if i had the funds. Love the look of it. Gorgeous.
@jimm85942 жыл бұрын
The pro am 2 series gives you the most bang for your buck, hands down.
@troyspencer7122 жыл бұрын
beautiful guitar and playing. Especially enjoyed its driven tones when the Royal Flush was engaged.
@mikehickey62562 жыл бұрын
Have to agree about the best production model Fender has ever made. Life long strat guy, had to buy the pro 2 tele. Just too good!
@shanewalton88882 жыл бұрын
I was going to passively listen to this video in the background while I caught up on some work, but that jam track pulled me right in.
@MikedeVeltaMusic2 жыл бұрын
I own this model, the tone pot was faulty and had it replaced. Could not believe it wasn’t a CTS, it really was very poorly made. The tech told me they don’t put made in USA on the headstock anymore as they outsource more parts to other countries. Thought I was buying all American, actually I’d hazard a guess that none of the electronics apart from the pickup are made there. Got a CTS push push in now and feels much better.
@matthinge7892 жыл бұрын
What were the symptoms? I've got a brand new Mexican Nashville Tele and it just sounds bland on all pickups. It also crackles when I turn the tone pot.
@MikedeVeltaMusic2 жыл бұрын
@@matthinge789 the tone was fine, it just used to stick and not release after a push. Replace it with CTS.
@leedee4968 Жыл бұрын
I remember reading back in the early '80s where most" made in America "was actually not🥴
@Mamo8782 жыл бұрын
Shane sure knows how to play a Tele to the max! Great job dude.
@jamalabdul20092 жыл бұрын
I owned a Standard Telecaster years ago and although it was a playable guitar, I never bonded with it. These new Teles offer many of the modern specs that would appeal to a wide variety of players, however me being the stubborn person I am, I prefer more vintage specs. One of these days I’ll get around to owning a Telecaster….. unless I buy another Strat!!😂😂😆😆😆 Great video Shane!!🎸🎸🎸😎😎😎😎
@adriancooper81922 жыл бұрын
I'm with you on Telecasters being my favourite guitar and that one does sound wonderful. Your opening jam track was superb. You've knocked it out of the park again Shane.
@petertiffany80962 жыл бұрын
My American Professional II strat is really nice - mine is one of the roasted pine models and is really light. I will add one of the roasted pine tele's eventually.
@hutchfromba2 жыл бұрын
Thank you "SKY Music" and Shane for this awesome, honest review. Blues On....💙 PS. I love the Blues Deluxe Reissue. Still a great amp, well worth the money.
@jeffbriggs42682 жыл бұрын
Great review of a beautiful looking and sounding guitar!
@SeabeeBuckeye2 жыл бұрын
Love mine in Dark Night.
@johnadams2014 Жыл бұрын
I bought one of these in the roasted pine which is llghter. Probably my best guitar and I own more than 10. Most versatile of all
@DMSProduktions2 жыл бұрын
Shane! RE the thumb down removal: You didn't get what I meant on the live stream the other night when I said, ' It's a good way to build resilience!' (in people!) It was meant as SARCASM! (Good being saracastic ie NOT good! ) Hope that clears THAT intent up dude! Cheers!
@DMSProduktions2 жыл бұрын
That's a GREAT Tele! Neck pick up is BRIGHT! Many are too dark! Series pick up wiring mod is 1 of the BEST mods you can do to a 2 pick up Tele! Rockin' it Shane! \m/
@stevemiller12032 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos Shane, it shows that you work hard and care about what you're doing. Hope to see you get to 200K subscribers in '22.
@lostreb2 жыл бұрын
I own 3 American Professional II Strats (2 SSS and 1 HSS) and couldn't be happier with them. Well, if I could I'd like another HSS made the way "I" want it (basically like it is but with an S1 like the SSS's have, but I can't even find that option in Custom Shop. Oh, I'm sure Fender Custom Shop could "Probably" make one, but I'm also sure I can't afford it by the time I spec it out the way I would love to have it. So is life...), but until then, I'm just fine with the 3 I have!! I can afford them and they are fantastic. (Just an observation based on your videos...It seems to me you have a fondness for Tele / Tele style guitars. I owned one Tele in the past...Long enough to know I'm a Start Player. ) Great Video!!! Please keep them coming!!
@44scoots2 жыл бұрын
$$ throw some of that this way $$
@lostreb2 жыл бұрын
@@44scoots No extra $$$$. Those three Strats are courtesy of American Musical Supply and Sweetwater with their payment plans, and Fender's promotions.
@44scoots2 жыл бұрын
@@lostreb 😳
@chopper44842 жыл бұрын
Man I just watched this on my big screen TV the quality of your video production is bloody amazing Shane!
@omahajack20492 жыл бұрын
Shane....I really like your demo's, mainly becuz I too am lefty! As you know, this is the first model to offer a Rosewood neck in the Tele.....before, lefties had to go thru Custom Shop. I enjoy your playing and comments. Have followed you since you did Jerry's!
@MarsK842 ай бұрын
I got excited thinking this is the exact same guitar I bought from Sky Music almost 2 years ago but then realised the pickguard has a different pattern from mine.
@pinkiewerewolf2 жыл бұрын
Looks just like my new Pro II, except mine is a righty. Build Quality is awesome. 👍
@telecaster75 Жыл бұрын
I'm in love with telly, i will buy one as soon as possible!
@leoh18852 жыл бұрын
Im looking at getting one of these, but I need to try the J Mascis tele first, the pick ups on these sound AMAZING in the vids I've seen.
@DennisJPolson2 жыл бұрын
I really like that Tele, Shane! I enjoyed the demo and as always, your playing is outstanding. 😎👍
@sniggity2 жыл бұрын
I’m not digging that fuzzy sound at high volumes. The clean is beautiful though.
@scottreynolds63172 жыл бұрын
Great vid Shane! Now that I have a tele I can’t put it down!!!!! My strat is getting pretty lonely!!!
@coolmyair Жыл бұрын
That's it. That's the sound I've been looking for.
@spider50012 жыл бұрын
Sounds great🙂 The thumbs down doesn’t work so they can mask how many people dislike videos of certain politicians. I’ve been looking for an attenuater that is not expensive and doesn’t have a billion extra features on it. Do you think you can do a review of the bugera? Thanks for the video🙂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@JimmyRadloff2 жыл бұрын
I love Telecasters too. That guitar would look sweet with a mint pickguard on it. I'm not a fan of the tortoise shell look.
@stillbreathing9146 Жыл бұрын
Always great reviews, thank you.
@stu-j2 жыл бұрын
I think for the price they are an amazing guitar and in surf green with the maple neck they are beautiful also! What are the frets like? I hate the tiny frets on my American standard and I'm on my second set already!
@jmo13662 жыл бұрын
Ive had one since they came out.. They feel and play amazing, but I go back and forth about the pickups tho, over time.. Something about the Vmods that I dont bond with.. sometimes I like em, and alot of times I dont. Neck pickup sounds great, but is really bright, and the bridge pup always seems muffled, and super mid heavy. Thinking about just putting some 52 pickups in it, and calling it a day.
@vyvynylification Жыл бұрын
So what did you end up doing? I'm curious
@jmo1366 Жыл бұрын
@Arno Db I left the Vmod2 in the neck, and put a 52 reissue bridge pickup in.. It definitely sounds much better..
@JC-111112 жыл бұрын
Huh? Thumbs down doesn't work? Who told you that? They've been saying from the beginning that the only difference is that we, the viewers, can't see the total number of dislikes now. Only the creators can. It still works fine. It registers every single dislike clicked and YOU, the creator of the content, can see this number in your info about your vids. That's not even close to "it doesn't work anymore. If it didn't work anymore, they'd have removed it completely. Or fixed it so it did work lol. Come on, Shane. Don't say irresponsible stuff like that.
@DMSProduktions2 жыл бұрын
So WHY do they still HAVE the thumb down on comments, but that does NOT work at all any more! Hasn't for 5 years or so! I CAN'T see any down votes on any comments on my vids!
@xoxb22 жыл бұрын
Yes, that one is redundant.
@DMSProduktions2 жыл бұрын
@@xoxb2 Then WHY have it?
@wfm2102 жыл бұрын
Great playing Shane enjoyed the review thats a nice looking Tele. How does it feel compared to your 50's original?
@wfm2102 жыл бұрын
Great playing Shane enjoyed the review thats a nice looking Tele.
@craigthomson36212 жыл бұрын
So - American Original 50’s Tele, or American Professional II Tele, or Both?
@vyvynylification Жыл бұрын
The answer will be both. They are plenty different. But it's not necessary. The ao50 will look better tho
@glenkepic32082 жыл бұрын
Great ! Demo was great. A sorta cosmetically similar (more csb) S type, HSS, $75.00 almost 10 years ago, $75.00 new. I love the sb/ts guard/blk parts look. Anniversary SQ Fat Tele, yes SB. I should play it more.
@JD-vx8gr2 жыл бұрын
A few months ago I bought one of these with a Maple neck. I thought the push feature was lame. Not my idea of Beef... Sold it.
@Malediction992 жыл бұрын
My one problem with these is that I can't understand how a guitar that costs that much doesn't have locking tuners. Surely they don't add THAT much to the cost.
@omahajack20492 жыл бұрын
Dont need locking tuners generally on a non trem guitar
@Malediction992 жыл бұрын
@@omahajack2049 Locking tuners make string changing quicker and easier. They also put them on the Elite and now Ultra Telecasters.
@44scoots2 жыл бұрын
@@Malediction99 how much time are you saving?
@Malediction992 жыл бұрын
@@44scoots At a gig when you have the crowd going and don't want to lose momentum, it's enough that it's worth it. Also, given that every other brand, even Fender owned brands like Charvel do it, it's not a ridiculous request.
@44scoots2 жыл бұрын
@@Malediction99 whatever, but on a Fender it takes longer to find a new string than to put it on. 🤷🏽♂️
@Deadhansome2 жыл бұрын
Man! That sounded amazing!
@handoromper79872 жыл бұрын
This could be playing any guitar when effects peddle are used. That said looking at buying one tomorrow.
@ChienandKun2 жыл бұрын
Playing great as always. I think the highs are a little too high on these. Try comparing to the new Mexi deluxes, for some reason, their pickups sounds way better than these to me.
@vyvynylification Жыл бұрын
I noticed the same thing. They are incredibly harsh BUT can go incredibly muffled too. What I'm saying is the tone knob can have a much bigger influence than on my other teles.
@Bobuk6662 жыл бұрын
Lovely looking and more importantly lovely sounding Tele ! (Confirmed Tele man now myself !)
@fiddlix2 жыл бұрын
Great review as always.
@jeffroq2 жыл бұрын
Another great vid Shane. I also love Teles. Unfortunately I had bad experience trying to own a Pro 2. After 2 dodgy Jazzmasters and a dodgy Strat I gave up. But then blew over double the budget on a 60s custom shop relic. I'm a sucker for the Tele !!
@cagataykarakas2 жыл бұрын
Well, I never thought that push push could sound that good in a tele. Thanks for the review mate.
@JC-111112 жыл бұрын
Buttons don't sound anything. It's the pickup that makes the sounds and it'll sound that way whether you use a push-push switch, a push-pull switch, a normal 3/4/5/10 blade switch, or any other switch, no matter the design & construction. The switch has ZERO to do with it. All it does is make the switch. It has zero connection to how a pickup sounds and affects it in no way. It's only switching thr pickups from parallel to series mode. That can be done with any switch and it won't change how the Tele sounds. It'll still have the pickups in series no matter which type of switch is used. And they'll still sound the same since the switch is just a switch and doesn't color the signal in any way whatsoever.
@Jordan.levesque Жыл бұрын
I just got one of these in shell pink, wife doesn’t like the colour though and she’s got me thinking… I’m debating returning it and getting either the sunburst, butterscotch or roasted pine. Thoughts anyone? It’s a great sounding and playing guitar though, wish I got one sooner!
@rumy68712 жыл бұрын
Could not get along with the tall thin frets. Sold mine.
@johnheiser26042 жыл бұрын
Whooooaaa. Lovely. Thanks mate.
@edwinwise67512 жыл бұрын
Recently aquired pro 2 and a player series . … preferred tone of mim over us … but build quality of mim is lacking… fretwork , noisy electronics , pro 2 is better build and a great guitar and a case is included. Probably no more than 10% difference in overall quality
@44scoots2 жыл бұрын
Hi Shane great video! Question: tone wise, how does this Pro 2 with rosewood fretboard compare to the butterscotch Pro 2 maple neck you tested a few months earlier? Does the maple fretboard make it brighter? Thx!!!
@44scoots Жыл бұрын
@@vyvynylification thx SHANE. 🙄
@intheblues7 ай бұрын
The wood doesn't make any difference. It's more about the pickups and pickup height these days. @@44scoots
@timwhite55622 жыл бұрын
I have the classic G&G hardshell case that came with my E. Johnson Strat, if given a choice I would have taken one of these. The other cases are nice, but God damn! The guitar itself is feather light, lil under 7½ pounds and if swear the case is more than twice that. It's like carrying a 70s Les Paul custom with the butcher block bodies.
@mattmanley71182 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tele
@dex73682 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to get mine I still can't decide on the colour I want tho
@tbee652 ай бұрын
Have that exact guitar. Love it.
@flyguyty332 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here! Question: want to buy a tele with hum cancelling middle position. Do they exist from factory? Which ones if so? Ps: I know I could use magnets to rwrp along with switching wires around but looking for a ready made beauty..
@anthonyward85872 жыл бұрын
OH NO Shane, your gonna have to buy that ripper now. ;)
@leedee4968 Жыл бұрын
Great I can tell you like that guitar and I do also now
@mikeroadblock2 жыл бұрын
Sounds killlllllller!
@voiceofexperience2 жыл бұрын
This one, to my ears, actually sounds better than the butterscotch one you reviewed previously, especially the OD tones. (That may be the amp tho). I'd actually like it better tho if it didn't have the push/push gimmick. Completely unnecessary & inauthentic imho.
@jureksroka2452 жыл бұрын
what amplifier is the test on?
@Musicology19752 жыл бұрын
That sounds Sweet.🥃🎸👍
@justnik87272 жыл бұрын
Not really that different in sound to a player series?
@sgblues42382 жыл бұрын
Please do the Ultra next!
@craigthomson36212 жыл бұрын
No lefty Ultra Teles, but there is a very nice Ultra Strat that Shane has access too.
@guitarandotherthings6090 Жыл бұрын
I had one of these and it had no twang or spank to it. So I got an American Original 60s tele instead and it has plenty of both! The neck on the APii also killed my hand with cramps, but the AO neck was so comfy and fit like a glove.
@adamk6299 Жыл бұрын
The fretboard radius of 9.5 is supposed to be easier to bend notes than the AO’s 7.25 radius I’m assuming. Have you had any trouble bending? Some say it’s an undeniable factor others say it’s just fine. I think the AO’s sound better as well but some people swear the 7.25 is a pain in the ass
@guitarandotherthings6090 Жыл бұрын
@Adam K AO neck was so comfy I would order just the neck to put on any Tele. Its got a subtle chunk to it despite its size and is buttery smooth! The new American Vintage ii Tele neck, though also 7.25, is MUCH slimmer with no chunk, kinda Ibanez feeling. A little too thin for me.
@paulcaskey2 жыл бұрын
Nice. I only wish it had more comfort cuts.
@Creaulx2 жыл бұрын
Would be nice if that was an option. I bought a Tele Deluxe after I got my Pro II and love the contour cut.
@650thunderbird2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻
@LewWelchThePoet Жыл бұрын
👍🏿🤘
@NicholasANappiNick7 ай бұрын
Please clean sounds let’s hear the guitar😟😟😟
@intheblues7 ай бұрын
I did, check the timestamps.
@timwhite55622 жыл бұрын
I hit the dislike just to see what happened, says "it'll be shared with creator on Facebook." I hit the like after
@RevGerryRM2 жыл бұрын
Awesome sounding guitars. That one is ugly as 💩
@jeffbriggs42682 жыл бұрын
Great review of a beautiful looking and sounding guitar!
@jeffbriggs42682 жыл бұрын
Great review of a beautiful looking and sounding guitar!