Should You Buy the New Broadcaster? | 2020 Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Tele | Review Demo

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0:00 - Intro - Check Links In Description!
0:21 - Telecaster History
1:50 - 70th Anniversary Reissue
3:08 - First Impressions
4:39 - Extra "Wiring Kit"
5:59 - Inside Look / Specs
10:23 - Tone Samples
12:46 - Final Thoughts
13:59 - Blacklight Test
14:31 - Case + Candy
📚 Description: In today's video we do a review of the new for 2020 Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster and gather some of my first impressions. This is a great tele that reissues some of the original specs of the Broadcaster. It is very vintage and twangy in tone. If you're looking for that sound, these '50/'51 Hand Wound Custom Shop pickups will get you there.
We also discuss the history of the telecaster - from it's first form the Esquire, to the 2nd being the Broadcaster, the 3rd as the Nocaster and finally the 4th and final Telecaster form.
Gretsch is now manufactured and distributed by Fender, but is not owned by them. Due to this, Fender is now allowed to reissue the "Broadcaster." This started in 2002
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[@MechaSkingles]

When I was 14, I went to Denmark Street in London to buy myself an Ibanez Tube Screamer using the money I made from my first job. I got talking to the owner of the shop that I bought it in and told him that my favourite guitar was the Telecaster. He told me to sit on one of the stools next to a vintage Vox AC 30 they had and went into his back room. A few minutes later he returned with a 51' Nocaster and told me I could stay in the shop for as long as I wanted to play it. I'll never forget the feel and sound of that guitar and I'm so grateful that someone was so trusting of a kid to let them play their priceless relic. The necks on the originals were super thick but the U carve that they had made them really comfortable to hold. Man, that guitar made me fall in love with maple fingerboards. Bless up 💕

[@t.a.7970]

If someone is telling you they can hear the presence of a trussrod you can safely assume they are an idiot.

[@gabrielm.4554]

acoustically, maybe...

[@klvs2ply]

I can tell a difference in dual or single truss rods on bending or if the weight of my hand pulls on it

[@t.a.7970]

@killbotone When mistress smacks you with it?

[@collybeans586]

If someone told me they were sure of that 100% I would assume he was the idiot.. Its like assuming your ear is the best. pfff

[@rolux4853]

If it buzzes like hell, it’s not that hard to tell..

[@diegomendivil7101]

For those who want the look, the Squire Classic Vibe in Vintage Blonde (2009-2019) has similar specs. It is an awesome guitar very happy with it. I got mine used for $300usd. The finish and sound is killer!

[@Xxmeca421xX]

*Squier 😜

[@buddybeavers2691]

You can get reverb for $250 and find mint used For $200 There great guitars.

[@gordianknot6867]

I had one and I can confirm it looked almost exactly the same. Finish, wood grain and hardware.

[@Luthiart]

A few years back, when I first caught the Tele bug, I headed out to buy me a '52 reissue (basically the same specs as this guitar), but I hated the U-shaped neck profile, and I never cared for the 7.25" fretboard radius. I believe it was also wired like a '52, which I have no use for, and would have re-wired it like a modern Tele. I was a little deflated, but I still wanted a Telecaster. I tried a few other American and Mexican Teles, but nothing really grabbed me. Then, I noticed the '50s Classic Vibe hanging on the wall and thought" "Well, I've tried everything else. I might as well try this one". I was still a little bit of a guitar snob back then, and I never even looked at Squier guitars before that (Mexican Fenders were fine by me, but I wouldn't deign to go below that mark). Well, I plugged in that Squier and instantly fell in love with it. I would have bought it right then and there, but it had shop damage, so I went home and ordered one from Sweetwater. Got a 15% discount too! I've owned a lot of Teles since then, but I still love that CV. The only mod I thought was necessary was to install a 4-way switch, to have the neck and bridge pickups in series (ALL Teles should have this IMO). My only minor complaint is that I wish the neck weren't so thin, but it doesn't cause me any trouble. I just prefer a fuller C profile. Otherwise, that guitar is perfect.

[@Rapidguitar]

I have this guitar and the Pickups sound great!! I bought the 70th Anniversary to replace a 1975 Tele I had in High school!!

[@TheJackKnite]

The longer I play the more I feel like I need a tele... was never a huge fan but its growing on me

[@OtherTheDave]

Jack Take a look at the G&L ASATs, too

[@mojorisin3717]

Get a Fender Player Series if on a budget, you won´t regret it. I got a Player Strat but im considering trading for a Tele.

[@christophercarty675]

I’m not a Fender guitar guy but I’ve always liked this style. Now I love them. Would be the only one I paid money for. I’m new to playing so I haven’t played one yet. Funny though, when it comes to bass guitars, any bass other than a Fender looks funny to me.

[@honnaconna7312]

Happens to the best of us, I bought one 3 year ago. Never wanted one till I hit my 30’s then found myself drawn to it 😆

[@JS-gh5gm]

I NEVER wanted a Tele, for all my 44 years. I came across one in a trade. Now it is the ONE guitar I would carry in a hurricane evacuation. LOL.

[@felicityshagwell7895]

I just stumbled across this channel the other night and it is all I have been watching for the past two days lol

[@bipbipletucha]

This thing sounds incredible! I could hear how much fun you were having playing it

[@drugmanufacturer]

The slider was definitely a good investment! Great camera work, and great video as always.

[@runaprayascitta3970]

You're slowly getting better and better demoing guitars, keep up the good work 👍

[@richardfelkins1209]

The camera pan up, with the black background made me remember what love is!

[@JustinBorden]

Picked mine up yesterday, totally in love with it! This is my first Tele. I love to collect, so I instantly loved that it checks off a lot of "Vintage" boxes at a reasonable price point. I've only played it a little....but so far I'm loving the feel and sound of it to.

[@dustinglass]

Do you still have it? Still happy with it?

[@JustinBorden]

@@dustinglassI do, and I am.

[@94nolo]

Their anniversary teles are always so beautiful 😭💕

[@john564holloway]

Austin, this is a superb demo, as usual! I've linked this vid to a comment on Fender's KZbin demo on this axe. Hope you get a lot of inquiries!

[@derin111]

Beautiful! Looks exactly like the Telecaster I had as a kid back in 1978. Want!

[@yannik4888]

You've been practicing and it really shows! Great playing!

[@lorenzo-agnes]

Just received mine and it’s a fantastic guitar. Have owned several Tele’s - this is the best one so far. Has the right sound and feel. Highly quality than the standard US models and the finish is just beautiful.

[@matthare7321]

G'day mate another great episode can't wait for the next one

[@kilgoretrout321]

I played one of these, and I absolutely love the thick neck! So much fun

[@giovanni5558]

For those wondering: this guitar is exactly the same as the American Vintage 52 reissue Telecaster (except for the name on the headstock). Even the "wiring kit" is just the same 15k resistor in a paper envelope.

[@stoppax]

and the neck? seems to be different!

[@jesussavesrick]

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours. Totally loved it. Thank you, I subscribed.

[@Ghostcotton]

Ok, ok bro! Now I’m jealous ! Nice piece 🤘🏼

[@Baci302]

I love it. That bridge pickup sounds awesome.

[@hunternichols9463]

The Neck pickup sounds so good to me

[@zararsattar9557]

Definitely enjoying the improvement in the videography!

[@herbiesnerd]

I just ordered one. The number one decision factor was the ash body. This is my first Tele and for years I’ve wanted the butterscotch color, and now that I’m ready to pull the trigger on buying one, pine was the option for butterscotch. No thanks. The rest of the broadcaster features and history is just icing on the cake for me. I can’t wait to get it. They’re back ordered right now.

[@karels.hernandez9830]

I Love It , the Neck & bridge sound are what i like !!!!

[@WhiteNacho]

I got an AmStandard about a year ago and out of my 5 axes I've found that I'm using it way more than the others in my home studio work.

[@eddiejr540]

I can barely put batteries in the tv remote the right way....there’s no way I’m gonna be able to re-wire that thing!!!!...great stuff Trog!!!!!

[@doublelunch24]

You are so close to 100k subs I'm so stoked!!!

[@SuperRizzles]

Almost 100k subs, good hustlin Austin :3

[@skaman125]

From the way they showed it in the Fender channel and the website, it did look like there was supposed to be an extra control plate already wired for the modern wiring. The guitar was supposed to be sold with the broadcaster wiring plate installed. Still a great looking and sounding guitar.

[@robroy4058]

Just bought one of these, great guitar!!

[@battlerhythms2047]

Thanks for another great review and demonstration!

[@sideasoundlab]

Got one of those after a serious GASing crisis from all those videos.... Man that neck Pickup sounds so good. Awesome guitar, feels like a custom shop for half the price

[@bazinga3943]

Always loved telecasters finally got one for my 50th bday 🤪

[@metalmover]

Thanks for all the videos...daily entertainment

[@doesntmatter6734]

It even has the flat-head screws as oppose to the philips! They really nailed this reissue.

[@electroKrunch]

Thanks for the great vid, Austin!!!!

[@kennygardner5041]

When I was a kid a friend let me play his ‘50 Broadcaster. The BEST!!! Should have bought he only wanted $1500. Longtime ago!

[@vanshankguitars]

Have to mention your guitar playing is always improving.

[@shaunw9270]

As a Blackguard fan , I absolutely love it . The finish on original Blackguards changed so frequently ,there is no super correct hue , but this is wonderful in my eyes. My only criticism is the 12th fret dot spacing is incorrect for 1950; they didn't move outwards until around October '52. Also from someone who basically grew up playing a Gibson Marauder & also plays a Rickenbacker, the blend circuit is right up my alley. I would love to see you review the new Custom Shop Esquire. It's a recreation of the pine sandwich bodied ,black with white pickgaurd model from the 1950 catalogue and It also doesn't have a trussrod. It comes with a spare pickgaurd, a neck pickup & wiring so you can have an ultra rare 2 pickup Esquire , should you so desire.

[@donttalktome4696]

That "springy" reverb was nice

[@Djarra]

My guess is that they went with the modern wiring after people complained about the mid 2000s nocaster reissue shipped with the original and most dealers had to change it to sell the thing.

[@Zeptyche]

I bought a Fender Tele MIM FSR used for $400 a few years ago. Swapped out the pick guard for the Bakelite pickguard with original 5 screw. Replaced all the hardware with slotted hardware. Replaced the MIM pickups for some Hot USA Fender pickups (can’t remember the name). Replaced the knobs for rounded top knurled knobs. Rewired with cloth wire, CTS, Switchcraft, and an Orange drop. Replaced the tuning keys with the old 50’s style safety tuners. Had a nut custom made from Buffalo horn. This is as close to a Broadcaster as I could get and it probably cost near $600. But it’s a Bitchin’ guitar! The FSR is a butterscotch guitar with the 21 frets (MIM) and the neck is lacquered which gives it that old school feel. I actually prefer lacquered necks. They feel like quality to me. I bought my first USA Tele in 2017 and returned it. It felt cheap. It didn’t feel anywhere close to what I paid for it and I felt ripped off. I didn’t know why until I played an FSR and realized it was the lack of a finished neck that made the USA Tele feel cheap. My first guitar was a BC Rich Bich bronze and it reminded me of those old bolt on unfinished maple necks.

[@telecasteredtodeath]

Leo nailed this design.. Perfect shape and for a man that didn't actually play guitar (i believe?) this is astonishing. Not many things are still available from 1950 that are still pretty much exactly the same, maybe the claw hammer or the screwdriver?

[@hkguitar1984]

Spot-on, Leo did not play guitar. Beautiful/genius design to still be relevant all these years later.

[@telecasteredtodeath]

@@hkguitar1984 G'day HK, I kinda wish the Tele/esquire/Broadcaster design wasn't so appealing, i have owned 10 of these and still retain 5. Ive spent money i didn't have to acquire them and these days I don't much feel like playing them now i'm 50. Still, no other electric guitar has inspired so many players to take up guitar. Shit, now i want one of these Broadcasters.. Doh!

[@jfinester]

chicken in a breadpan Me. I’m from 1950. Still on top of the ground.

[@telecasteredtodeath]

@@jfinester Good to hear JFinester! Seems anything from 1950 was built to last :) Incidentally, I would love a Ford F1 pick up from 1948, i would settle for a 1950 however.

[@chriskifaya735]

RIGHT! he lost an eye so he only had one eye, and he blew out both eardrums so, considering he couldnt hear, barely see and didnt play it is truly astonishing what he did.

[@rtellomx]

I saw the official Fender video for the Master Built (Custom Shop) version and they do include a whole set to be changed to get the blend circuit; however, as this is the Team Built, it only includes the resistance. The strap of the more expensive (x5) version is also wider and nicer.

[@mathewdavies6472]

I put the dark circuit /blender wiring on one of my road worn teles, bought a new wiring harness with everything already wired, all I had to do was move the neck pickup wire, change the control plate over and fiddle arou d with the pre installed jack. You'd think with a 2k+ guitar they could send the blender wiring predone like I had, probably $10worth of parts for fender and or was a simple job just moving one wire

[@lizzymayethebordercollie]

Yeah I’m craving a Broadcaster now. I agree that they should’ve wired it as a vintage broadcaster. Then included the diagram for making it into a telecaster. Oh well I would still love to have one!

[@giabgr]

The early Telecasters also had the broadcaster wiring. Fairly soon changed to another crazy wiring scheme (dark, neck only with tone, bridge only with tone) which remained until 1967.

[@SteveMend]

I know you're Mr Gibson, but the way you play Teles, IDK.... not surprising that Fender sends you stuff now. Sounds awesome and thanks for the video!

[@brandonkoch3852]

Tele guy here through and through.lovely guitar.i could never spend that much on it though.would be nice to record with one for an afternoon or something.great video.keep up the great work.

[@drewweikum5073]

This sounds like the exact specs of the 2015 ‘52 reissue that I had. Just butterscotch. Same case, same case candy, even the wiring kit. Just a different color and says broadcaster. Loved that ‘52 though!

[@johnhenfrey5936]

Absolutely stunning Telecaster Austin.

[@cliftoncaskey5696]

These are great guitars! Fender did a wonderful job on these. Now, having said that, I agree with his point about the wiring “kit.” I think Fender did include a second control plate in the Custom Shop version.

[@erickmo1188]

Hey Austin. I think you may found the right guitar for you man. You played and sounded better than ever before man. I can tell you’ve been practicing. But the tone on the guitar was transparent and you could hear that it was inspiring you to push yourself to play a little different.

[@erickleefeld4883]

It was interesting to hear you say you really liked these pickups, since you grew up as a Gibson guy and that’s just really your native environment. So I wondered what these pickups must sound like - and it turns out they’re the ultimate in a thin Fender sound, not at the thicker end of things!

[@jaxonnewens1660]

Oh my god I would KILL for one of these❤️

[@vernonhoover1387]

I dig the see-thru finish on the ash body.the flathead screws and the original stringtree are pretty cool.i think the sound is just ok.

[@jeffcook1054]

What I like the most is that they kept it accurate to the period, mainly 21 not 22 frets.

[@DanJanTube]

Two grand for that? Think I'll wait for them to bang it around, sand the edges down and charge $3000.

[@keithadams812]

I'm a little OCD so that bothers the h*** out of me.... I'll never understand why anybody would pay more for a beat up guitar.... I guess so you could always call it mint condition

[@sunnibird]

They do a couple relic versions for more than double the price

[@eddiejr540]

Hahahahaha...nice!!!

[@larrybethune3909]

2k USD for a Tele. I don't think so. The tele tone can be got for much less than that.

[@sunnohh]

They arleady do it's 4-8.5 K depending on how many hammers and which dude gets to do it

[@ttdmcneal]

I’ve been itching for a tele lately... maybe this is a sign? Great video as always trog.

[@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875]

Huh,glad I'm not the only one

[@gonzothompson8118]

Guitar Ocd no

[@BreadandFaxes]

Teles are fun. But if you're used to a lot of flashy stuff, you gotta go in knowing that these guitars are bare bones. 3 pickup selections, no trem, no frills, just a nice sounding great playing comfortable guitar. Still always amazes me that the original mass produced electric guitar designs are still the favored design for most guitar players. Strats, les paul, tele, gretsch Jet, etc. They got it right the first time.

[@Gizerwizard]

@@guitarocd9984 I'd probably even go with Squier Classic Vibe over some MIM. I've never played one that's better than my classic vibe. Granted it has has some upgrades

[@BreadandFaxes]

@@Gizerwizard I have a MIM strat from 2001 and it outperforms guitars 3x its price. Now, it's definitely worth mentioning that the only things original to the guitar are the neck, body and bridge, but with upgraded electronics, locking tuners, bone nut, pickups it plays better than my Prestige Ibanez that is $1500. I paid $350 for the guitar with all the upgrades besides the locking tuners and bone nut. For $500 in investment, it's my workhorse. It's my main guitar during hour and a half sets and doesn't fall out of tune, plays and feels amazing and sounds great as well. Don't sleep on the MIM. For a decent investment you can get a serious guitar.

[@keesketsers5866]

I actually have that strap in black and find it the most comfortable one I have. Great tele btw, sounds amazing.

[@HBSuccess]

Trog -Those are not “flat head” screws. They’re “slotted” screws. The head shape and the drive pattern are two different specs and a flat head can be slotted, Phillips, square drive etc.

[@stepvanjoe3469]

Who cares. This was also a stupid thing to reissue as you have more of a chance of sliding off and damaging the finish with the flat tip screw driver

[@irishRocker1]

Just because you don't call them that doesn't mean others don't. Flat head comes from the screwdriver. Not the screw. Flathead screwdriver. And because of that they're commonly called flathead screws. My local hardware store has them listed as flathead. It's a name, not a description.

[@littlefish_tvlftv6025]

That guitar sounds great I would love one of those.

[@Aenima308]

Love the fact that they use flathead screws like the original too

[@DavidHBurkart]

Wow... I really like this guitar. Those pickups 🤩🤩

[@BOLIDDEOfficial]

Thanks for this great complete review. Best

[@RickyRogers-es6zl]

I own one of these and they are different than the 52 Telecaster, pickups, neck as well as the neck well which has a ledge like the original 1950 Broadcasters - This guitar comes real close to the original Broadcasters without time travel to 1950.

[@jamessator5564]

Nice episode ! I may have to get one !!

[@javiceres]

Can't get more beautiful

[@trushack]

Definitely on the shopping list.

[@MuntheDane]

If I am ever forced to downsize to 3 or 4 guitars, this will need to be one of them. If I never downsize, this will still need to be one of them. I like that grain showing through the blond finish and I love the tele sound.

[@zuke-ci4vd]

Great review as always Mr. Trog, I am kind of surprised by Fenders wiring choice as well. I have their 60th anniv. 52 Tele which came with original wiring specs plus a "Kit" for modern wiring. I would have been more inclined to buy this new Broadcaster had they used a thermometer case, like the original had. If I do get one, I will wire to original spec, just because.

[@mallorga1965]

Absolutely gorgeous... And I want it!

[@casperl6812]

Nice solid tone on that beauty

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Maybe you should keep it really fits your playing style. You have NEVER sounded better!!! Well done!!!

[@ColinStuart]

The new camera slide thingy works really well.

[@iancostigan5047]

I just built my own.... And it's awesome.

[@beardnyethedrumguy]

You are the man! Huge tele fan and always enjoy your videos on em! Daddy may have to buy him one of these bad boys! Have you done a review in the tough dog Merle haggard tele?

[@MrAMF50]

Great video, thanks.

[@talister106]

After waiting thirty years to finally get a Tele my choice was a new Ultra or this. Bought the Ultra and now am getting the Broadcaster today. The best of the old and new.

[@dustinglass]

Which do you prefer?

[@talister106]

@@dustinglass The Broadcaster for tone, the Ultra for playability.

[@ry26ry26ry26]

I bought a 1952 reissue Telecaster in 1989 and those came with the blend circuit wiring and a kit to make it a model tele style switching. I did it right away because the original was low volume and too muddy on the neck position

[@b3rtne]

God damn, I love the sound of a tele.

[@paulunnasch810]

I'm just wrapping up a tele project. Got the thing at a pawn shop for dirt cheap because it REEKED of cat pee. Long story short, got all the cat pee off and dropped some new parts in... I've never owned, let alone have had much experience with Teles. Now I understand why some say they are so versatile. Depends on your playing style I know, but it really can make any noise I want it to. I might pick this over a Les Paul from now on.

[@jonmichael02302]

Sounds incredible... would love to have heard the tone difference in that added ''wiring kit".

[@JacobLawrenceCanning]

Really nice necks and paint jobs on these things.

[@BLeeMuller]

man, that sounds amazing

[@poserdisposer6460]

If it’s genuine leather, it’s gonna be uncomfortable at first. You’re supposed to use the strap a lot so it sort of molds to your body and after a few weeks or months (depending on how much you play) it will become super comfy. If you don’t want to go through that, you can buy pre broken in leather straps, but it won’t be matched to you like one you break in would be.

[@kadinstennes3626]

So iconic.

[@patrickbrown8540]

It sounds as great as it looks!

[@JDB1878]

It sounds so good, it makes me wish my tele was in working condition

[@BreadandFaxes]

Ash is known for weight discrepancies for similar sized pieces of wood. That's one of the reasons that Fender switched mostly to Alder because its weight to size ratio was much more consistent. I've played Ash guitars both heavy and light, but rarely ever play an alder body guitar that is heavy, unless of course its bogged down by heavy electronics and hardware.

[@somebodyelseuk]

Fender switched to alder because it doesn't need grainfiller, saving time and money in production. They used ash/alder and maple, because it's cheap and easy to get hold of.

[@BreadandFaxes]

@@somebodyelseuk like I said, that's ONE of the reasons. There were many.

[@markuyehara7880]

@@BreadandFaxes Leo didn't care about the range of weights. He used what was cheap, plentiful and easy to work. If he was based on the East Coast, vintage Fenders would have been made of poplar instead of alder.

[@wiseguy9202]

I have an old Tele with a pine body. It's a case queen because it's part of my retirement plan. Btw, they way you were playing this one, seems like you were really taking to it.

[@aussiecoastie72]

Awesome 👏 looks like a great guitar .

[@Clambelly]

Thanks for a great, detailed review. Unreal. After 70 years ?, Fender executives and custom shop cannot improve upon LEO FENDER's first solid body design. I think it is great that these models are being made available. I can almost hear the purists FRETTING that it just ain't as good as those old relics with warped necks, worn out frets, paint peeling and inconsistent magnetic coil winding. As for my tastes -- give me G&L all day long, the new and improved, latest creations by the late master Leo Fender.

[@stepvanjoe3469]

Man Trogly you were not kidding those pickups sing like birds!

[@stevewalsh5479]

I never liked the Blackguard look, but the way this thing feels and sounds puts all my other Tele's to shame - and that's a couple of custom shops, MIJs and partcasters with boutique pickups. It's definitely the plainest Tele in my collection, but it never gets put away. Really enjoy playing it.

[@landonbailey]

Looks great!

[@michaelwillinger]

Those pickups did sound pretty good. I'd buy a set.

[@fugamantew]

You seem to have missed the reproduction capacitor in the control harness. Fender really outdid themselves with this run of Broadcaster reissues.

[@martinclayton7260]

Wow! Fantastic guitar!!

[@swamification]

The price of “slotted screws” just skyrocketed! LOL

[@jamesmarkham7489]

Swami "Tone Screws" 10.99/3 pack.