Fender American Special Telecaster 3TSB

[@AlessandroBertocz]

Andy makes THE BEST guitar demos on KZbin and just about everywhere else. Whenever I listen to one if his demos I really hear how that particular guitar sounds like, because of the way he matches the tone and playing style to the guitar he is reviewing. Congratulations.

[@malcatron]

KZbin is so dominated by people competing in the shred olympics, PGS is a beacon of hope that some people in the world still know what great guitar playing is really all about. Listening to Andy sustain a single bended note means so much more than any 3000bpm arpeggio. A truly inspirational player. Keep on keepin on dude!

[@mrtoulouse]

playes one the other day looking for a new number 1 tele.... It's absolutely beautiful in white, and trying all the teles in the shop, this is the onw I played for about an hour. I was simply blown away.... Can sound vintage or modern at your demand..... Some might not like the frets at first, but they feel amazing. So easy to play it's unbelievable... It was just as comfortable as the suhr standing next to it in the shop.. Selling my les paul to get it.

[@milosmil]

Just bought the same sunburst tele like in this review, few days before. Fine crafted instrument, can't find any downside. Very versatile, excellent to play and have strong identity and attitude. Vintage bridge with 3 brass saddles and TS pups are admirable decision - bell sounding as it should be. In short - excellent instrument and I'm sure it will age properly, just like my old '78 strat. Andy, this extra review helps me a lot to make this decision. Thank you!

[@ecntlr]

I know how people always say they wish they could play like you but when I watch you i get inspired to play better and just pick up my guitar. This is no small thing considering I only feel this way when I watch Hendrix or Vaughn.

[@ezernetoguitar]

Man, I just bought one and it's preety awesome! It's good for blues, rock, jazz, metal, bossa nova, MPB... As I'm from Brazil, it was a little expensive but its a very good tele! It's a Fender, and better, its all american made!!!!!!!

[@pivetlord13]

This guitar is amazing. I fell in love with the white one at my local music store. Plays like a dream. The neck is really easy to get around on and the jumbo frets feel to me alot more natural than the mediums. The Texas special pickups are actualy great for hard rock and metal! I played this through a boss power stack with full on Dist. And it sounded amazing.

[@DavidVeeGuitars]

Awesome playing, Andy! You really showcased this latest gem from Fender. Of course, across the KZbin community the sound of panicked guitarists brushing up on their chops now fills the air.

[@FABIANM1964]

This guy is one hell of a wonderful player !!!! He makes that beautiful Tele sing.

[@GooglelyTube]

Nice right hand work when demo-ing the neck-bridge position Andy. Sounds great.

[@soloist39]

that greasebucket tone circuit sounds so awesome

[@stratdude83]

played one of these at my local guitar center...i was VERY tempted to buy that thing...sounded awesome

[@jldkrank]

I just bought a white one, and I'm putting a warmoth black pearl pickguard on it for a unique look. I'm so excited!!!

[@ZIAJETTA]

this guy in every video proves that dosen' t matter which guitar you play, but HOW you play it. in his hands even a stagg sounds like a good guitar

[@bigtorquehemi]

I think it shows when Andy really likes a product...haha. These Telecasters are awsome, and every guitar player should have one in their collection. Pay the extra money and get the USA made....u won't regret it.

[@JMTrio]

I want one! You are awesome at fingerpicking!

[@wezzlyn]

I like three tone sunburst, myself. I like really bright 3tsb's though, with a nice vivid yellow

[@The1993Jman]

Andy... You are an incredible guitar player! Just thought I'd let you know that.

[@idhindsight]

Andy you are absolutely incredible bro.

[@RLeem7b5]

These special series guitars seem pretty awesome

[@amateurlife2188]

Sweet playing on a sweet guitar. Saving my pennies.

[@lemi413]

its a Mans gituar ... tele with black pickguard ... great demo and superb playin

[@wezzlyn]

@TheSkyLineBand1 It's a tone circuit that only affects the treble, and not the bass.

[@FABIANM1964]

@Stratomite I don't know, it's all a matter of personal taste. This sunburst is the most beautiful tele i've ever seen. Besides it sounds awesome.

[@Bergle]

The neck demo at 1:40 sounds kinda like Wiser Time? Whatever, it's a killer chord sequence. Great demo as always.

[@pdbordelon]

Love that guitar and that guy is a kick-ass player!

[@butterscotchtele]

follow-up to below: I bought it, and like it very much. Despite the staight barrels, it intonates well.

[@grantburgh1]

wish andy wud tab what hes playing in his demo vids, every riff is awesome!

[@TheIainShaw]

Great demo - fantastic playing too. Top work.

[@Canadianspunge]

@Taygoo15 Doubt it. Maybe in the next few years, but I doubt they'll add them to the 2010 line.

[@soloist39]

I think I have watched this video at least 30 times now. Want one so bad!

[@djgca1]

I love the tone of this better then the American Deluxe. Which is awesome because I don't have an arm and a leg to give away.

[@duafa]

you guys should get/demo the G.E. Smith tele. that thing looks awesome.

[@twotimingpete]

andy is a guitar god. there's no one else like him on the planet. wanna be in my band andy?

[@heman468]

This is one damn good promotional video as Ive just gone and bought one myself...and cant flippin wait to plug it in. This guitar is, as Stratomite says, the most beautiful tele I have ever seen too. Only thing im not to keen on is the black Fender texrt but other than that it just looks and sounds amazing :)

[@tomlikesacdc]

thats like my dream tele, amazing look and sound!

[@smoss469]

@topicrass they normally use a 65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue for most of their demos.

[@benzakonium]

Sounds awesome, I'd buy one based on this demo

[@spicyjuniormint]

yay, a REAL tele bridge! but the texas specials are a little dark for my taste. great job andy!

[@milosmil]

Man, an excellent review. A appreciate one thing about all your guitar reviews: you always play the reviewed guitar as it should be played. No shredding on Telecasters and heavy metal distortion on a '60 Strat - you know what I want to say. Going to check and possibly buy this Tele Special, only in olympic white today.

[@GuitarMike1]

Nice variety of tones!

[@marshman500]

@Stratomite There is alot of OTHER fender models in those colours... these guitars are made in 2 colours to save money on their production... tso it saves us money... thats why they are 800 and not 1000+ like the other american models.

[@ferrass]

JUST GREAT ANDY! great playing

[@swanski100]

this is true, but I use a tele almost exclusively, and I don't play country. It's true that if I want a country vibe it fits perfectly but it does blues, fuzzed-out psychedelia, and jazz pretty great too

[@Gino2891]

4:07 He makes "reverse" effect only with his hands and the pot. Nice dude!

[@ednaplate]

@AdvHacker I think it's a Silversun Pickups song.

[@cariboufudge]

What a boss!!!! Andy kicks ass.

[@Taygoo15]

Are they gonna get new colors and possibly rosewood necks for the telecaster.

[@BiscuitsJoe]

That tele has a built in wah o_0 Andy's such a great player.

[@ezernetoguitar]

I have one but, I got in 2011 and came with the 60th anniversary picture in the back! It's right?

[@boynamedlen]

Cool volume swells in the beginning! :D Still like strats more...

[@Tylerjamesalford]

Andy I want your skills that kills!!

[@ivflytrap]

Played this guitar and loved it, but I have a chance to buy an older Standard for $200.00 cheaper. Can't decide what to do. I know the standards are supposed to have more perks but I think I might just go with what sounds and feels best. Anyone know why the Standards are considered better, if they are at all?

[@helgakrobo]

@Ziece4 One has a tremolo, the other doesn't, one is curved in places, the other one is a lot more plain, one has 3 pickups, the other has two, and finally, one is used for rock, the other is mostly country.

[@derrickdavila_art]

I can't decide - USA Standard or USA Special Telecaster??? Loved the vintage bridge and brass saddles, and Texas Special pickups sound awesome, but I didn't care for Olypic White.- Great Demo!

[@MartyMartin87]

@ClamsAnonymous Ideas will come with this guitar! Pure inspiration, you get the feel you need!

[@ilkmonster]

Ooh, getting a little Roy Buchanan vibe with those volume swells.

[@red_dead_dutch]

@Stratomite it's probably cause they look freaking good in 3t sunburst.....

[@symmie666]

i would say 2;50 to 3;12 is an adaption on Champagne super nova but 3;12 to 3;50 is something different, but it rules

[@TamitShah]

i love watching these demos

[@brandon5pennies]

@Qoooba95 I played this and an american standard and it's significantly heavier weight wise. I love this guitar way more personally. 22 frets american made for under $1000

[@saintidiot]

@MrGDmetal as much as i love the tele your best bet is the schecter

[@PF1964]

What is the difference between Fender medium jumbo frets or jumbo frets? What are the best frets for a blues player with small hands?

[@wezzlyn]

If Andy and GMD somehow had a child, it would grow up to be the most epic musician to ever have existed.

[@PauloVento]

I've been thinking of buying a crafted in Japan 62' reissue. In comparison to this one, do you guys think it's a choice?

[@ujbnvf]

Very very nice review! Which chords are you using at 1.45 ??? :) Thx!

[@Taygoo15]

@ProGuitarShopDemos what is the difference in the special telecaster and the American standard telecaster.

[@AugieDog6]

is there a a significant difference between this guitar (the special), and a regular american standard tele? besides price? which one is better? I've had a mexican strat for 4 years but have always loved the twang of telecasters. any feedback much appreciated

[@Dugger1997]

Question: I was thinking of getting the Deluxe Tele, but I like the sound of this Tele more, and its less money. Does anyone know if you can install an S-1 switch on this kind of guitar?

[@gtowngearhead]

Texas Special pickups are just a high output single coil pickup... SRV tone. Comparatively cheap when against high end boutique, but it's a Fender pickup.. I mean unless you just hate Fender quality it's not "cheaply" made.

[@mattsavedbygracengai]

@brandon5pennies what about the special was better than the standard because i'm from australia, im looking at both and australian music shops are heaps are heaps expensive so im buying off ebay from america

[@riseRock41]

hey guys i want to buy a guitar and i rly like this tele...what do u think is this a good choise? btw very nice demo

[@EriksAnarchy512]

I'm planning on getting a new guitar soon and I would like to have one that's great for blues, rock, hard rock, and maybe a tad bit of metal. would this guitar be better than the highway one tele for that?

[@IDSxProductions]

Ok i know this guitar sounds good clean and with little distortion but does it sound good with high distortion?

[@dmanes1011]

Andy's demos are done on a Deluxe Reverb Reissue....not a $3000 amp...right?

[@7Boots]

Hi Andy, what is that song you play between 2:50 and 3:50? Can´t get it out of my mind! Very cool!

[@Fu345]

Can you tell me what pedals he's using in this video (if he's using any)?

[@Canadianspunge]

I personally think the American Special is better than the American Standard =D

[@Taygoo15]

can you not get a rosewood neck

[@butterscotchtele]

If Fender insists on the 3 barrrel bridge, for crying out loud, can't they go w/ compensated saddles for improved intonation; I mean, seriously, it's one thing to throw them on a vinatge replica, but on a modern guitar! As always, nice demo Andy.

[@aubreyxengland]

hey Andy.. isn't this pretty much the same thing as the highway one series?? My highway one looks exactly like this one.. just sayin.. :D

[@riseRock41]

i want to buy a guitar and i think that this tele is rly nice...what do u think guys? btw rly nice demo ;)

[@Jacklovesrock]

this or the strat hss vertion or a sg special

[@GuitarRock6]

Is it the Black Crowes around 1.40 ?

[@suihkubad]

Wiser Time by Black Crowes 1:50? Not sure

[@kleschtremania]

tele or strat? for playing rock n roll jazz blues til hard rock

[@xxxapolloxxx]

what is that at 3:21 love at first hear.

[@cjenson72]

@yougottaloveit100 I use both a Fender Blues Deluxe RI and a Peavey Classic 50 2-12. Sounds great with both.

[@YetAnotherProg]

You can tell it's a Tele from the first tones on the E-string in this video.

[@Canadianspunge]

@mrtoulouse True. I hated the Tele the first time I tried it. Still do actually... but I LOVE the American Standards. I think it's the jumbo frets, but whatever it is the AM Standard blows away even the AM Deluxe!

[@mattclark07]

Andy. The only white man I ever want to see play blues licks. Period.

[@Dets6]

andy! THis vs the Road worn, which is your take?

[@TobiasTheGiant]

What song is that at 1.40

[@Lovemylovething]

Great Guitar, I'd buy one in an instant if they made it with a rosewood board.

[@Asillyhobo]

The pickups, and electronics, and also the finishes available. Check online at proguitarshop or at musiciansfriend or at fender

[@traindude95]

are these pickups active or passive?

[@fedbos91]

Wonderful tones! What amp are you using? Thanks

[@SteveSparx]

REALLY nice axe

[@MrManelCasanova]

@traindude95 dude... passive single coils

[@wildbillhackett]

Needs a white pickguard though.