5 Telecasters Compared - My Top Pick May or May Not Surprise You

[@landonbailey]

which is best to you? Get these Telecasters at 🛒 Sweetwater Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster - sweetwater.sjv.io/XYQK9y Fender Player II Telecaster - sweetwater.sjv.io/3eVL0y Fender American Professional II - sweetwater.sjv.io/dabEJ3 Fender American Ultra - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4eB6q Fender Custom Shop 1963 - sweetwater.sjv.io/jrMB6b

[@roimodeste]

Congratulations on the 100k ! The blue american pro II telecaster is pure beauty . I want it🤤🤩

[@michaelaiello9525]

Hey, how do I enter the Giveaway? Is it already passed ? There’s no link other than for each individual guitar as of 10/25/24. Thanks

[@timscarrow9151]

I got a warmoth body with les Paul routes in black limba I'm building now duncan 59 set Sg red. I have a black guard FSR standard and a Japan "Sonny" Teles are great. I have a nice 3.4 pound Pine body I want build an oldschool nocaster with that

[@landonbailey]

the link is there since the video launched

[@g.sferrazza10-13]

No wonder the Ultra sounds better on clean its got stacked humbuckers, duh...

[@michaelsantiago6887]

Thank You Landon. I have been looking at Tele’s for a few years; I take my time being that I’m 77 years old. Your excellent demo sealed the deal for the Player II. Also, I’m a fan of your videos…great stuff!

[@zzarkS]

Everyone should own a Tele! It's like the old reliable Toyota Pickup of guitars!

[@soapy3204]

@@zzarkS I have both ….you are right ✨✨🎯

[@samuelredin]

The Classic Vibe Tele really impressed me, shows that a good design will last forever!

[@PaulCooksStuff]

Im betting the blue one wins

[@MilesOlsenMusic]

@@PaulCooksStuff No, I think the blue one will win

[@HenrikKammann]

Thought it was green😅

[@rogereverett4467]

I’ll take that bet.

[@andyplatt6692]

🤣

[@damienalvarez2957]

If anyone is looking at the CV Telecaster, I recommend getting some brass compensated saddles from Gotoh or Hipshot. They’ll correct the intonation issues and give you a more vintage-correct look.

[@WillmacLMCD]

Love your energy man! I bought a cheap tele kit to build because of you, but I upgraded it and now its my favourite!

[@epicrick]

I loved my CV 50's so much I got a second one to have a Keef tuned 5 string. Sanded the back of the necks and added brass saddles. Congratulations on hitting 100k.

[@jazzmasterbator]

The ultra looks the best I love that white binding

[@addisonthomas5547]

Congrats for 100k subscriptions. I believe Landon is from Ottawa. Disappointed give away contest is limited to USA citizens,

[@jrmarcus]

Congratulations on 101k subscribers. I’d go with the yellow, just because that’s what a telecaster looks like to me. They all sound great.

[@GalGaos]

Good luck Everyone - Congrats on the 100k

[@DaringDan]

You got me to build a partscaster Tele a few years back. Stoked you've grown the channel doing what you like. Congratulations on the milestone. Cheers.

[@DaringDan]

@Landon_Bailley nice try sweetheart.

[@zachjones1716]

I like that specific classic vibe tele a lot

[@mackiefarrell]

Relic finishes on guitars is like buying jeans with rips and tatters. Some folks will hate it, some folks will love it. Personally I think it depends on the amount of distressing done from the factory. It can be great, but it can also quickly go too far.

[@damienalvarez2957]

Some look at it the way you do, others look at it like buying $1000 new shoes that look like they’ve been dragged through years of dirt, concrete & asphalt. I personally can’t justify paying the markups that relic guitar prices have, but I happily concede that having a relic’d guitar makes it easier to avoid a panic attack if you scrape, scuff, or smack your guitar against something, since it will already look beaten up, anyway.

[@SB-ht6kf]

There's more to it though. A good relic'd guitar will feel like a played in instrument, without all the maintenance issues. If you've ever bought an excellent vintage instrument you'll know. Many need fretwork, but to a pro they just feel like home. Gibson or Fender custom shop give that experience...EVH (Fender) does an excellent job on the frankie models...without needing to visit a luthier to fix some old wear issues, or doing it yourself. Cheaper guitars relic's for looks is just a gimmick for posers ;)

[@leighsayers2628]

I can't tell any difference on a phone ..so I will go yellow classic vibe ..

[@EastCoastDave]

(Comment started while watching for 1st time). Favorites: Clean tone, toss up between B and C. Dirty tone, Guitar C was my favorite, Guitar E 2nd favorite. That makes guitar C the winner for me. I'll be interested to see which one it is! American Pro II takes it! I guess I'll have to try and pick up a used one...lol.

[@hollywoodinked]

Thanks for your videos! Been a strat guy for YEARS, until I found a tele i liked and then became a tele guy overnight. Never liked them before, now it's all I play. My main guitar lately has been a early 2000's made in Mexico tele, i bought it used because it had hot rails pickups in it. I sanded the neck and play it through a Peavey 5150 amp - it sounds amazing and I don't think I'll ever go back to strats. And it's blue.

[@ront335]

I really like the neck and tall frets on the Professional II.

[@jamesfrederick99]

Landon! Thank you for the side by side “earparison” of these fantastic telecasters. I also wish to thank you for the opportunity to enter the Sweetwater sweepstakes for the Fender American Professional 2 Telecaster. Keep up the great work on your videos. I love your insight, information you share, comments and sense of humor. My most liked instructors in school found a way to keep the subject interesting by entertaining while teaching. You have found that niche as well. Great job.

[@briannelms158]

Congratulations on the channel growth Landon! Thanks to you and Sweetwater for the opportunity!

[@jimvandemoter6961]

I'm 72 years old and I started guitar in 1961 when I was 9. I've owned many guitars over the years. My favorite guitar now is my Fender Custom Shop Strat that I bought just over 18 years ago. About a year ago I bought a Squire Tele. I settled for the Squire because I'm on a fixed income. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the guitar. I'd recommend it to someone who's moving up from their beginner guitar. Also, I bought it and two other guitars plus two amps from Sweetwater.

[@JamesWalshBristolKids]

Nice guitars my fave is the Ultra

[@markmoriarty7388]

As I've mentioned in many comments to you, I'm a bass player, but I've always guitars and have two in my collection ( Strat, SG ) the Telecaster has long been my favorite because of its tonal character that covers such a wide range of styles and genres. The Tele you buy new today is virtually unchanged from the one you might have purchased in 1952. I think that is quite extrodinary. Congrats on hitting the 100K mark in subscriptions. You've earned it with a really informative and entertaining site. Keep having fun!

[@Revansstuntdouble]

The visuals for the guitar comparisons overlay is exactly what I would describe as a mushroom trip.

[@SuddenSoundStudios]

100K!! Congratulations!!

[@philsequeira3180]

Thanks as always Landon and cheers on 100k!

[@calvinevans6347]

Considering the price differences, it's interesting how they all sound so similar to one another. The CV is the cheapest in price, but the sound was there nonetheless. That's incredible!!! I'm going to listen again through a different audio source and comment again afterward. You should have been up to 100k subscribers, by the way.

[@CB-wi3vc]

Great video, Landon! Thanks. I have an Ultra. Seems perfect to me. The tones of the different Tele's are so close that, for me, I need to see, feel, play without an amp to know if it's for me. With the Tele pickups and using the Tone Master Pro, I can pretty much get any tone exactly how I want it from virtually any guitar. I love your videos.

[@_Yep_Yep_]

I figured the Squier was A based on the separation of pup tone to itself if that makes sense and that c & d were the modern flagships. D/E bass really seemed apart from the rest. I like D the best, but they all rang true and sounded pretty good.

[@hennydarmse]

Wow. The Ultra sounds so shrill! I think I like the Classic vibe for cleans and Pro 2 for dirty the most.

[@hakankillberg6043]

Great video. I agree with you the best overall guitar is the Player Tele. Like the bridge best for intonation the price, sound and best looking. They all sounded great except for the Ultra. It sounded thin.

[@astewart9410]

Landon, I am lying here with Covid for the past three days, watching waaaay too much KZbin, and this excellent comparison made me want all of those guitars. Well, I already have a classic vibe 50s telecaster in butterscotch blonde black guard from about 2015 or so. But the others are all gorgeous. Of course the custom shop would be the dream, but the others are also beautiful. I entered the contest so fingers crossed! Congratulations on hitting 100 K. Cheers from Owen Sound.

[@TheCommonSenseProfessor]

Congratulations on the 100K subscribers. I know that you have worked hard to get here!

[@derekclacton]

13:54 Electrosocket jack plate 🤔 20:02 Yep! 🙂👍

[@landonbailey]

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[@derekclacton]

@@landonbaileyYou mention it later on 👍

[@ryanryan8]

I have a Squier Affinity and it is UNBELIEVABLE. It arrived with some paint damage in two spots, and the dealer ended up refunding all but $70 or $80. The feel and neck were too good for me to send it back. It feels and sounds almost as good as my Fender tele. I tried to match the paint and it was so close, but I ended up unintentionally going with a sort of relic look. But for $80 and a couple hours of work, it's a machine and sounds great.

[@DavidMorales008]

Congratulations your definitely one of the top 5 guitar/guitarist channels in my book

[@GuitarsRgood7]

I thought C sounded the best. Followed by E. But they all were very close in sound!

[@kosmicwizard]

Wow, Landon. Congratulations on 100K!

[@DadRockAndGuitars]

The Am Pro II neck is fantastic! The push push knob height doesn't bother me. But, yeah, the staggered tuners are a pain! I plan on changing mine to vintage style tuners. That's one thing I definitely miss about my Classic Vibe Tele.

[@bryanreed3021]

Fingers crossed! Been wanting one exactly like that.

[@lazvt8469]

Have owned 4 of 5....lone one I had in Strat. All great. E was warmest....CV50 to me.

[@Gtownblues555]

Just got a Player II swamp ash, it’s weight relieved at 5.5 pounds,rosewood fretboard, with white mary kaye type finish. Very nice guitar, recommend you try one.

[@robmcd]

@@Gtownblues555 I’d be putting the Pure vintage 64 pickups in that asap

[@Gtownblues555]

@ I already put in some Virgil Arlo 1958 “Jimmy Page” replacement pickups and they sound great, very 3D. I also replaced the bridge with a Barden cut tray and Gotoh brass “In-Tune “ saddles. The original pickups were sort of lethargic.

[@jstroketillyayoke]

Honestly I felt the player sounded the best to me. I had a player strat, and play a player jag bass and I must say none of them have ever let me down 😊

[@worthmoremusic]

American Professional II . Love the color plus I prefer maple fret boards. . Wish I could afford one.

[@matthewprice1950]

These all look very nice. What interests me is how they compare to my American Standard Telecaster from around 2007. Natural with a white pick guard now more cream than white. Are these ever going to be seen as classic Telecasters?

[@swighipt]

Just started watching recently, but I love your content! Congrats on 100k and looking forward to what you do next!

[@chrisfain3612]

So I prefer the classic vibe, I would upgrade the pickups. Congratulations on the 100k!

[@frankpaparo3045]

Have several cv models, my 72 tele with wide range pups is incred.

[@jimmyjames2022]

Well, one thing's for sure, they all sound like a Tele. I did like the musicality of the V-Mod IIs in the Pro II in the blind test so definitely worth the Sweetwater entry. But it's very hard for me to understand why Fender doesn't put split shaft tuners on all guitars that don't have lockers.

[@adammcbride4128]

My guesses were B D C E A, most preferred to the left, going by one listen pass on the dirty tones, so that player 2 was the surprise lol I think after 3 tones though it was hard to keep in working memory 😅

[@mike42356]

Before seeing the results (probably wrong 😅): - A and B are likely the American, tyoical alder + mapple fingerboard. - C and E sound darker, I suspect it's the rosewood fingerboard: Player and Custom Shop. - D is scooped, loads of bass but also treble, it may be the Squier CV.

[@djizzah]

Probably the best value and quite a good instrument is the MIM

[@toki7478]

thank you for your videos, helped me a lot when i decided my guitar!

[@brivington2011]

I had the Squire classic vibe but ended up selling it. My two issues is that the tuning stability was bad due to the tuning keys being junk and the neck/fretboard was so heavily lacquered that I could not get over it.This was the last Squire I will ever buy. It pays to spend a little more to get out of the cheap range.

[@nicolasmoreno8174]

Congrats for the 100k subscribers. You have very hard for this and your style and sense of humor have captivated us during all this time. Hope you get to 1 million soon. Unfortunately the giveaway is US only but thanks anyway for the chance. Greetings and good wishes from Colombia

[@kevinwright3925]

I started with a Classic Vibe. Upgraded to a Pro II. I agree, I love the feel of the neck on the Pro II. The Ultra/Ultra II seems too modern for me and the Custom Shop is too rich for my blood. If I get another Tele, I'll probably go with the American Vintage II.

[@BigHelianthus]

A sounded the best Dirty. I liked B and D clean.

[@epomahfudz]

Congratulations to you for reaching 100k subscriptions...Fender Telecaster guitar is my dream guitar😊 wish you continued success and good health👍✌️❤

[@dmac3316]

Cool vid. I’ve been a fan of the Squier Affinity Teles lately. I like the neck shape on the Affintys and can’t beat the price. That said if I get another Tele it’ll prob be Player series

[@Devv-i6k]

Telecasters are my favourite guitar! Now im a proud owner of a classic vibe 50s tele!

[@kosmicwizard]

Teles are magic, they all sound good.

[@cathaldalymusic]

Congratulations 🎉I liked the player 2 tone on the cleans

[@pcc678]

Hi Landon - Congratulations on 100K subscribers! I have been a subscriber for a few years and I love your reviews. I would love to get an American Pro II Tele, but I can only afford a CV!

[@drnobe]

Soundwise I liked A and D the most. So Squier or American Ultra it is. But how will it feel and how good will the quality be? This is why we need guitar stores!

[@photobouph]

Landon, I’m still a new guitarist started on a squire mustang. Just got a Player series II British Green Tele heavily inspired from you and I enjoy it! Means anything out of the 100k I value your opinion many times to get the one and get excited to see your content

[@jordanlucasthemusician]

The ultra blue is epic!

[@ThePaddedPedalroom]

Congrats on 100K well deserved, It has been a long road but you always put out great content. here is to another 100K👍

[@monkoosbob0]

Congrats, been following for a while. Tbh they all sound great.

[@miriam120]

Great stuff Landon! Congrats on hitting 100k

[@Der_Wunderkind]

Congrats on your 100k subs Sir Landon! Looking forward for the comparison between the CV 50s and the Player 2 Series as an entry-level guitar player.

[@mranderson7988]

I stewed on between the Player II and the Professional II for about a week. Decided to go with the Player II. Just picked it up last night. Great lookin guitar besides a little blemish on the fretboard that might drive me crazy. But maybe I’m just picky. Can’t wait to really test it out

[@g.sferrazza10-13]

From your hands to my ears the difference is marginal, but D was slightly better on clean, while C sounded better with dirt. With that said, I would pick B. Simply because of the fact it has a RW fretboard which I usually prefer. Thanks for all the fun content and great reviews, here's to the next 100k subs

[@dporter024]

Love the that bound tele!! Love your channel! Congrats on 100k

[@_Yep_Yep_]

Hey grats on 100k, Lando. All those tight tee shirts and short content memes really paid off, bruh!

[@_Yep_Yep_]

@TheYankee_Marshal Cool would you like me to put my name, address, and social security number in reply?

[@glennpacker8161]

I preferred the tone of guitar D .. it turned out to be the Ultra, which is great because I have one … everything about the Ultra is great, but most especially the neck

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

I've got a Player Series (see profile pic), but it's the limited edition version with a roasted maple neck and CS Nocaster pickups. The neck is incredibly comfortable to play.

[@aaktatich]

Congrats on the 100K subscribers! How do you think the Sire T7 would rate in the mix?

[@jimmypautz]

I had the Ultra in clear last place and the custom shop in 4th place. The other three were so similar.

[@joeltunnah]

The sweet spot in Fender's lineup has always been the "American Standard", or what they now call the "American Professional". It's the best bang for the buck, with consistent quality control, feel, looks, affordability, and playability. I actually prefer mine to the American Vintage ii I bought for $900 more.

[@flogginga_dead_horse4022]

Wow I was surprised I liked the sound of D Ultra the best

[@pierreg1340]

Congrats for the 100K plus. Very good job. It's obvious, you are much appreciated. It is a fun learning experience listening to you. Cool vibes in Ottawa. Don't forget Gear and Beer. Funny Halloween T-Shirt. Keep the videos comming.

[@JasonViator]

The yellow one sound we d the best...I could hear the yellow drippings from it's tone woods...PRS told me!

[@RichTones]

Congrats on hitting 100k Landon that is quite an accomplishment✌️, what an awesome giveaway and great job as always on your review 🎸🎸🎸

[@utherpendragon4227]

I own the vibe in forest green or whatever it was this year. I’ve had a mim tele, the neck is slimmer on the vibe I will say that. Sound wise, doesn’t matter because I have a modler amp I can make it sound like a Les Paul if I want.

[@johnmcdonald8943]

C & E had the darker, warmer tones on the clean, the dirty settings was harder to tell apart with E slightly different from the rest, not necessarily better, I think out of all of them I would go C.

[@christophervincent8420]

D was great. Amazing guitar sound. Played it on my TV

[@landonbailey]

that's how modern music is mixed!

[@corradosomebroyo4286]

Been seriously wanting my first Tele. I've only got an old squire strat kicking around. I'm a pastor and, unfortunately, won't be able to buy a good guitar anytime soon. Here's hoping I win. Thank you for the opportunity!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I'll take the yellow one. And the blue one. And the blue ones And the blue one.

[@cryptonym123]

I liked a c and e on the clean with e barely nudging through for first place. When you went to dirty I couldn’t hear much difference between a-d and e was only marginally better and that was probably just confirmation bias from liking the clean best lol thought b and d sounded thin

[@mmccartney6579]

I knew this would be the year you'd hit 100k!! Way to go, Landon!! I love me some any color blue telecaster!! Cheers!! :)

[@SteveResor]

Congrats Lenden 100,000 that is Awesome 🥳! I like the one for $ 1979.. It's Blue and 1979 !

[@angrynorway]

Doing the ear-test now... I prefer C and E on clean and dirty.

[@mackiefarrell]

That custom shop build looks like what I hope my Vintera 60s mod will look like in a few decades

[@doug1274]

@@mackiefarrell unfortunately it won’t. The Poly won’t ever look like worn Nitro.

[@mackiefarrell]

@@doug1274 you raise a valid point

[@joshuascholar3220]

A great thing about electric guitar is that the sound doesn't come down to something intrinsic like acoustics. I saw someone demonstrate that the body does nothing. He made a guitar that consisted of strings stretched between two car motors on a bench with pickups. Played it like a slide guitar. Sounded fine. You can upgrade the pickups. You can upgrade the electronics. There's no reason you couldn't start with a squier and make it sound like anything. I admit I loved the sound of the custom though >.>

[@Pannemat]

Congratulations on the hundred thousand! I also like blue guitars.

[@Dad-Gad]

At least you didn't have to buy any subscribers Landon , well done 👍 Here's to 200k 🤘

[@CDNelson87]

Congrats on 100k Landon! Looking forward to more!

[@BB-ft6nd]

Congrats on 100,000

[@narrowonflow]

ok... that horse thing was pretty cool

[@user-xd7rc9mj3x]

I was listening through cell phone while cleaning up. Couldn't tell the difference. So, classic vibe or player for the win.

[@landonbailey]

As long as you play guitar through your phone, you’re all set!

[@danpalmer4820]

E, C, B for me. But they were all pretty close.