Affordable Telecaster Comparison 🎸 Sire T7 🎸Squier CV 🎸G&L ASAT 🎸Tokai ATE 🎸& Fender side by side!

The culmination of our 'affordable' telecaster review series is finally here as we bring them all together in one film to compare specs and sounds. Includes a whole lotta jamming, some nerdy guitar specs, and talking utter nonsense for far longer than is strictly necessary! 😎🎸
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00:00 play in & coming up
01:04 what's happening today
02:17 the line-up
05:34 sound comparison No1
06:18 what do they weight?
07:28 sound comparison No2
08:12 the pickup readings
08:36 some playing starts here
10:04 neck profiles & measurements
10:45 more about the squier
12:32 more about the g&l
14:08 more about the sire
15:58 more about the tokai
17:32 more about the fender
19:17 sound comparison & more playing
21:35 something for everyone
24:00 what an 'affordable' guitar means
25:27 my favourite bits partscaster
30:16 'budget' telecaster project
32:50 g&l or sire?
34:20 that's all for this week
34:53 play out jam
The individual reviews...
Squier CV Custom Telecaster: • Squier FSR Classic Vib...
G&L ASAT Classic Tribute: • G&L ASAT Classic Tribu...
Sire Larry Carlton T7: • Sire Larry Carlton T7 ...
Tokai ATE52: • Tokai Breezysound ATE5...
Fender Player Telecaster: • Fender Player Telecast...
Signal Chain Info: TC Polytune
Drive Pedals (when on): TC Spark / RAT
TC Flashback / Boss DD7 / Boss RC5 Looper
Amp: Fender 65 Princeton Reverb 1 x 12
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Mics AKG C414 & SM57
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 into Protools
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[@hans-hinrichthedens706]

Delightful to hear so much Syd Barrett playing!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

The Tele’s had to love being played so well.

[@davelewis4215]

Yeah I thought I noticed a bit of Johnny Cash in their as well 👍

[@RaelWander]

Had me wailing along on the chromatic rundown, it did. Happy days!

[@iannicholls7476]

Great stuff Colin, Thanks.

[@douglasjerolimov6497]

hey -- can you tell me just what Syd Barrett songs were played in this video? especially the 9:00 minute mark --i'm new to Syd Barrett .. what song is that?

[@antonyivanov9024]

The two most underrated telecasters ever are: ASATs and Japanese Fenders. I still miss my G&L S500, you can’t go wrong with G&L as the quality is always top notch, both on US and Indonesian made guitars.

[@catmandoodoo7903]

I’ve got a Fernandes The Revival Thinline Tele from the factory just before Fender took it on. It’s an amazing guitar.

[@Jamalama555]

not many know about them is what I think it is, I only found out recently

[@johnwhitehouse2582]

Still have my G&L S500 also a asat tribute , no matter how many guitars over the years I've had and sold on at some point the S500 will always be my go to guitar 👍🎸

[@buddyvincent9205]

The Japanese Fenders are fantastic.

[@buddyvincent9205]

@@catmandoodoo7903 I had a Fernandez. It was pretty good.

[@randallcl9925]

Another fantastic review Colin! Really appreciate your honest thoughts. I am a G&L fan, I own 3 Tribute ASATs because a store here in the US kept putting them on sale and all were between $300-$400. I have the Classic Ash, the Bluesboy (with neck HB) and the Special (with two Jumbo MFDs). The special sounds amazing, those MFDs are so wide-range you can get into HB territory (like a LP) and change the tone to get a really full Tele sound. And I have added Fender 4-way switches to 2 of them to add the valuable series position.

[@Tomsushi]

Thank you for taking the time to make such an in depth review. I look forward to the next telecaster video!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Tom!

[@jonathancalhoun4853]

Thank you for another great video. Those G&L MFD pickups are the real deal. I have an ASAT Special with the Jumbo MFD pickups and they are some of my favorite pickups of all-time.

[@lesd2633]

Thanks for the new vid. I went through a pretty thorough process of testing lower cost Tele’s and for me it was a hands down Sire decision. For my money that is. Keep em coming brother.

[@lloydkrulewitz1126]

Just want to say, the Squire CV is a fabulous looking guitar! Absolutely love the olive green...I'd have chosen that one based on color alone...btw, nice review...

[@adamjolin]

Another excellent watch! You're the best, Thanks Colin!

[@Ivayloi123]

I admire your dedication! That was great work, as always from GUITARISTAS!

[@theguitaristas]

Thank you! 😀

[@jimcrews8951]

I have watched several of your reviews. I really like them, in how you go through the details in your style and viewpoints. ❤

[@michaelkitzmuller1479]

Thank You, Thank You Colin, what with so many choices, it's so nice to hear and see a good comparison and Review. And a pleasant weekend to ya. Cheers, Michael

[@tomd8313]

Thanks Colin, I really enjoy All of your Vids/Reviews! Your style, and your playing are endearing. After much research and test rides, my last Tele purchase ended up being a Pine AmPro ii. I Love it. Stay Well, my Friend 👊

[@LeastTango]

Really enjoyed this review. Your splicing of the same song with each guitar model was perfection. It really allowed the viewer to see a tonal comparison in close succession. I don't think I've seen anyone do that before. It must have taken ages to edit.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, it's a labour of love! 😁👍

[@hearpalhere]

+1 for the kudos on the video editing! Fantastic job, really enjoyable comparison.

[@robbinparker4382]

Well done😁👍

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

I liked the ASAT sound the most, and the Squier body is the nicest imo. And the Fender neck too. I made a partscaster with a CV pine body and Fender neck, vintage tuners and bridge. Guess the old school ones are my favorites. Excellent comparison video by the way!

[@waynewagner395]

High fidelity is a great description of the G&L pickups. The drawback of the ASAT is that parts, like the neck, are not interchangeable with standard Teles, so if you want to mod it, you can not. My partscaster would have the Squier body, Sire neck, G&L pickups, 6 saddle ash tray bridge, and, Kluson tuners. Thanks for another great video Colin! Skoal!

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Colin great comparison! Even though I've never been a Telecaster guy I can still appreciate them for what they are. I can see why you're keeping the olive drab green squire with the binding cuz that's the best looking one of the bunch in my opinion. Cheers! 👍 well done!

[@carlosdeno]

I’ve loved Telecaster’s from a very young age, because of Rick Parfitt. The classic colours always look good but the olive green really does look great. I’d take that one simply because it’s a different than normal vibe that really stands out. Great video as always Colin and cool to visit an iconic shape and model of guitar. You can’t beat a Tele! 🤘

[@billfarries3238]

Still would go for the Squire CV and I think it looks best as well - well done this series Colin. Worth the wait mate.

[@Sean_Plays_Guitar]

I am with you on all of your choices with one exception and one addition: I would use the Sire bridge because I like the full barrel saddle look, and I would add that I would use the wiring harness from the Fender guitar as it probably has the big boy electronics. Great video!

[@johnwhitehouse4100]

Hi Colin , what a fantastic full on comparison on Telecaster style guitars . Loved your playing on each guitar . To my old ears I loved the tone of the G&L followed by the Sire , the others just so close in sound . Brilliant job again 🎸🎸🎸

[@johnwhitehouse4100]

Hi Collin , just a After thought , should of looked at a Fret-King , I've got the Fret King JD , baseball bat neck and hot pickups 🎸🎸

[@NetVoyer]

I really appreciate how much detail you put in your reviews. I currently don't have a telecaster and was looking at several models for myself. (most of which you have reviewed here). What I am really trying to say is thank you for doing what you do and keep up the good work.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for watching! 😊🙏

[@duartelucas5746]

Amazing channel. It is obvious you really love guitars... and me too! Thanks for the work!

[@waynesmith1789]

Hi Colin, thanks for another great vid. I do like the look and sound of that G&L. Really look forward to your look at budget T types though. I will be very interested if you do cover Fazley and Jet guitars: think they are made in the same factory? Been reading about / looking at both brands online for a while with interest but never seen either in person yet: spec and build quality does look good and at price where changing p'ups, tuners or saddles if not as desired would still keep em in the budget range. I reckon a good few of your subscribers, like me will really enjoy your budget tele vids. Keep it up Colin! Cheers Wayne

[@jeffberg8015]

It was interesting hearing each guitar sound a bit different yet still sound like a Telecaster for the most part. It seems that you couldn't go far wrong with any of these. If I do get a Tele, I wasn't planning to but I get tempted, I would want mine in butterscotch blonde. For me, part of the desire to get a different guitar is to nod to history, so I have a preference for the most historically iconic colors. That's why my 335 is in cherry. If I were to get a Les Paul I expect for that reason I would go for either a traditional burst or a gold top. Anyway, I'm looking forward to your budget model comparison to see if one of them can tip me into full GAS. Thanks as always for the great videos.

[@howardmaryon]

Colin, your “whole lotta luv” sequence made me smile like a fool, thank you.

[@michaelmichael7043]

Hi Collin! Great video as always. Can't wait to see the your partscasrer it should be an interesting video,once again loved your playing.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍

[@colhad9505]

i sincerely think that ur reviews are the best ones and are so serious and exact...u r really incredible,and a great guitarist❤

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏 cheers that’s appreciated!

[@Remsterdam]

Great fun, this comparison! I’m happy you could appreciate the Player Tele, after being a bit thrown off by the bridge and the tuners. I love my Squiers CV’s too but i think the Players stands out in over-all build quality.

[@leoa.g.333]

Thank u 4 the review, splicing hairs on the different teles it is a joyfull way to go. Each its own. I loved the darkness of the tokai and the tele player.

[@WhenTheCrowdsAreGone]

Hey Colin! Discovered your lovely channel just recently and been in love with your videos ever since! Just a college student here waiting to graduate so I can finally afford one the awesome Les Pauls you reviewed. It's been such a pleasure listening/watching your videos while I do my studies. Take care yourself!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, thanks for supporting!! 😁👍

[@Aries_Alpha]

@@theguitaristas Best guitar channel on YT mate by a country mile, thanks for all the effort.

[@theguitaristas]

@@Aries_Alpha 😊🙏

[@simonpark843]

I enjoyed your Astronomy Domine moment in this video - the entire video was enjoyable, but that part made me smile.

[@jaypeterson7637]

Hey Colin! Another banger video/comparison. It's my understanding that G&L uses the same quality pups in both the American and Indonesian guitars. The G&L sounded the best to my old ears!😊👍

[@TheDiaboliq666]

Great comparison. Loving it... got yourself another subscriber :) The way I figured this si: The difference between CV and Affinity (where I live) is EUR 285. I bought used one, so the difference went up to 310. So I just changed to original Fender parts: - pots + 4-way switch: EUR 60, - PUPs to Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage: EUR 160 set (if you go Tex-Mex way it will be EUR 70 cheaper and some prefer true single coil) - Fender American standard tuning machines: EUR 50 - bone nut + a good setup (do it yourself or pay for it). The total came to EUR 270 + the setup which is about EUR 20 where I live. At the end the bridge and the wood are the only things Squier on it. AFAIC the bridge does the job and, if you pay attention when buying, the neck on an Affinity can be quite good too (apart from the fretwork, which can be corrected) ;)

[@mrtod13]

Great vid - thank you. Looking forward to the budget tele review (particularly the jet, as I have one their strat style guitars).

[@sixbladeknife44]

The Squier Paranormal Teles are great, I prefer them to the CV Teles which I’ve also owned. I have a couple of pricier Teles, but the Paranormal Tele is still one of my favorites and well worth checking out. Good comparison, thanks! ✌️

[@guymansfield-smith1135]

Superb piece of editing! Great stuff.

[@theguitaristas]

Much appreciated!

[@hearpalhere]

Greetings from Hungary! Just wanted to say what a wonderful comparison video you've made. I recently watched your video on the ASAT and enjoyed that too. Nice playing to boot and great cuts/edits.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😁👍

[@joeycredible]

This is one of the best 5 guitar channels on KZbin. Thanks for being here.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Joe that's appreciated! 😎👍

[@mortonwilson795]

Well that was a lot of fun! I think the G&L comes closest to ticking all the boxes for me BUT wish it had a rosewood fretboard. I also really like the Squier, the colour / trim and esp. neck pick-up (screaming out for a Uni-Vibe to go thru!). And I do like the look of the Sire body scheme - it's the only one I have actually tried in the shop but it just didn't do it for me at all - felt very 'thin' sounding thru the Fender Twin, which is an amp I know well. I think Fender have a more upmarket Tele with identical off-white / tortoise shell, rosewood (or maybe laurel?) neck - that would be my Tele pick if I do ever get around to it.

[@pierreyveshuet1763]

Really nice that you summoned Syd Barrett for the sound samples. Also, I'm a happy owner of the Blues Boy version of the G&L ASAT, Thinline with humbucker at the neck, and I really like this guitar! Very pleasing to play and beautiful sound.

[@nathanielsmith2441]

What song by Syd Barrett is it?

[@pierreyveshuet1763]

@@nathanielsmith2441 Pink Floyd's Astronomy Domine 5:34

[@powell.christopher]

Have been waiting for this one!

[@Stoobers]

Late to the party I know... but you playing Hurt flooded me with memories... brought a few tears that did. Loving your videos.

[@spdaltid]

Yeah, Tele's are just cool - and a treat to watch and listen to you as always Colin. Thanks.

[@shanemorgan8910]

Since you’re going on a Tele journey, I’d highly recommend trying the G&L ASAT Special. The jumbo MFD pickups sound incredible!

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous effort and thank you from New Zealand.

[@pttrent123]

Nice review thanks! I once had a G&L Bluesboy ASAT Classic (for about 3 days), the neck pickup was very muddy and I returned it.

[@flatroc1]

I'm a sucker for the G&L Asat. Great review, Thanks

[@QuantumGamingUploads]

Thank You for this amazing video Sir. The G&L Tele is beautiful. Love the power of those pickups. Sire is very nice as well.

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

Always good reviews..thanks

[@williamf.9615]

I've had a number of Tele's over a span of 40 years and I still have a custom and an early Squier. I also have the same white Fender Player Tele with the maple neck and I'it's just great. Furthermore, I put a white one-ply pick guard on it and it gives it such a pristine, clean look. If I had to choose only one guitar for the desert island, it would be this.

[@TheMojoFilters]

As the owner of a modified Harley Benton Telecaster, a heavily modified Squier Affinity Tele, and a green Partscaster Tele, this video spoke to me. Great video as always!

[@jonasvuijk]

I bought a squier classic vibe 50s tele 3,5 years ago. i changed the picks ups to hand wound local pickups ( a company named kauffman guitars from holland they make beatifull guitars to!) and now my squier sounds amazing, it already played amazing and is still my number 1 go to guitar.

[@alanst.4417]

Kudos for this one, Colin 👏 I was really looking forward to the tele shootout and you didn't disappoint! Can't wait to hear the cheap competition next time, maybe you could throw the Squier in there just for reference? I especially appreciated the back to back bits of each guitar, which makes the comparison much more usable. Sure must have taken a lot of work but worth it IMO! If I should only choose one, I'd go with the G&L because of the excellent pups, individual brass saddles and a classic maple neck and board. Lookwise the Squier and Sire are killer for sure and the Tokai natural Alder body is beautiful, too. Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Alan!

[@Dave062YT]

The G&L has the best tone to me but they all sound great in their own way

[@ludomirsteinbruck9376]

I dont think the G&L cuts through the mix very well, compared to others.

[@robbinparker4382]

I have the G&L. It cuts through fine, and you can go balls out without worrying about being too bright. It's all in the fingers anyway. I have no regrets😁👍. Love the tone!❤

[@garretazonsa]

1 hour early upload! Can't wait to get home to watch this! That Olive Green double bound is the one!

[@MrYatesj1]

As far as body you can’t go wrong, she is a beauty.

[@hanovergreen4091]

You Sir, Roxor my soxors! Love your work. Had a hard day and it's fantastic to be home, where it's quiet, and relax watching another installment of your channel. You always have great information and the most personable style of presentation. We are all in your debt. Best Regards and Best Wishes!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, hope you have a great weekend! 😎👍

[@manahaas]

I would go for the G&L. It has the biggest balls and the best color. Nice playing on Syds' Astronomy Domine and the Zep solo!

[@robster94gt]

Gorgeous playing and sound starting at "08:36 some playing starts here" Would love to learn to play that -the loop, everything

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Robert! 😎🙏

[@justme-wh5li]

Thanks. Super clean and clear. I get it now, and im buying G&L.

[@christoofart]

Well done comparison, covering them under equal circumstances. Long live Syd!

[@worthmoremusic]

My favorites either the Sire or G&L....Love the Sire roasted maple, rolled edge /neck/fingerboard and locking tuners. Also love your playing Barretts's Astronomy Domaine !

[@TimB335]

"lime and limpid green....." can't go wrong with a bit of Floyd, and another great video. That Olive Green Classic Vibe is a great looking guitar, so tempted to add one to the collection!

[@scottmacphee35]

Colin, try the G&L ASAT Special. I've had a 1990 USA version and a 2013 Indonesian "Tribute" version. The Tribute is still in my collection. They don't quite do the Tele twang, but with your love of P90s, I think you would dig the tones.

[@SilentSiDA]

Brilliant comparison review, I went and bought the Fender on the back of it. I thought it had a bit more guts but not much to be fair. Many Thanks 👍

[@jefftucker201]

Great stuff Colin! all the best. :)

[@hod8931]

Thanks for the video. My idea of a tele is brass saddles, bone nut and steel backed bridge pickup with an ash body and maple neck. Also creamy neck pickup. Just my preference.

[@robindanneels3750]

Yes yes yessss,great solo from you🙌👏👏👏great review 🤘🤘🤘

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@davidhamilton7780]

Hello Nerd Central - Nerd 31643 checking in. Another great video Colin, thanks. I am a Fender Player Tele owner and love the sound of mine... I get your reservations about the new-fangled bridge and I'm glad to see that it has no real detrimental effect apart from the optics. Hot damn! That Green Squier CV is cool, huh?!

[@gnoogie]

I'm so curious about how the T3 compares to the classic vibe or g&l. Looking forward to the next one!

[@s9plus20]

Very fun video, thanks! I'm looking forward to the next Tele shootout. I would choose the Fender for the sound and pedigree.

[@carpathus]

Lovely comparison. It's the Fender or Squier for me, preferably the Fender. Had a CV tele, it was mostly great but decided to trade it in on a Player Tele. Super happy with the Player. Cheers!

[@paultroalic6676]

Really love your reviews. And I love your playing. Wish you'd teach me. Sone of the stuff is technical but you have a way of putting it to keep it understandable to me at least. Thank you.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Paul! 😁👍

[@philipwade9560]

Great video, and an interesting lineup. I think its great that the one you kept is the one you don't like the neck pickup on and you showed it's routed for a humbucker on the original video. I think a Keith Richards style Gibson humbucker in the neck mod is called for. I seem to remember you have some lying around as well. with the binding I think it will look great, and the green colour is really nice too.

[@theguitaristas]

Good call! 👍👍

[@gerrygreen1]

I never knew I wanted/needed a Tele until now, (I’m sure the wife would disagree 😂) loved the sound of that G&L. Loved your playing also. Thanks for a very watchable (and listenable) review 👍

[@pedalscapes]

Nice roundup and comparison - inspired choice of tunes - esp Syd! 😎

[@stevegroves]

Great well edited and planned video Colin! For me right from the start I had made my mind up on sound alone. There wasnt so much obvious during the back to back first bit of playing on the bridge pups but for me what nearly always lets the tele down is awful lipstick neck pups. This is where for me the G & L shone brightest, followed by the Fender. All subjective but although they all sounded damn good the G & L price / sound seemed spot on over all the sound tests. Cheers for another great vid mate.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍

[@folkarchive739]

Always great to hear a bit of Syd!

[@jonathonarnold2565]

The fender had a clarity to it that none of the others quite had. A great show , loved the Zep

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man!

[@toddman26]

Great video. I am fortunate enough to own a 2000 American G & L ASAT Classic semi-hollow and love it. I was originally wanting a Fender Telecaster but after trying the ASAT, I was no longer interested in the Fender. Really, the ASAT was Leo's improved version and last iteration of the Tele. I think the pups in it are unreal and every pole piece is adjustable; they are the best single coils on the market, in my opinion.

[@graemero5532]

Agree

[@carlparna]

enjoyed your review! i seem to be leaning on the g AND l teles... especially the bluesboy semi-hollowbody

[@ericwarrington6650]

Oh my man you are the greatest..I've been asking all my favorite KZbinrs yourself included what the best tele is today.,.it's the last electric in my "essential" collection of guitars and i wanted to test drive a few first.. awesome work brother

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Eric, I hope this helped I think my best answer was whatever one you like best! 😆👍

[@hakankillberg6043]

Great video. I agree the Squier looks the best but soundvise i prefer the Fender Player. That glassy sound is so sweet. Put thoose pickups in the Squier and im good.

[@kevinbridger2989]

Top job fair play!..the squier, sire and tokai in that order 👏

[@shea086]

Enjoyed this. Excellent. Ive got a few. Nice playing.

[@SSquirrel1976]

I agree that the Sire is very bright sounding, but that feels like one of the biggest aspects of the Telecaster. Bright, twangy, etc. I like it's neck the best to look at. Also people complaining about a 4-600 budget, I think the price range is reasonable. Sure you can find $1-200 guitars, but there is a lot of risk there. I've seen reviews of folks playing gems from companies like Firefly, but usually that ~$500 or so range is a pretty safe bet. Considering you're looking at a minimum $1300 for the Gibson name on the headstock or $800 for Fender,, it's a solid point to review around from well known companies.

[@garywinters2282]

I keep coming back to the Sire for its out of the box playability.

[@Hagchtogow]

What a pleasure to have a such good video ! Cool, friendly, interesting, and the choice of this old Pink Floyd to start ... : oh yes !

[@transmissionggb2820]

It’s Friday and it’s a telecaster extravaganza so you have got my full attention again.

[@transmissionggb2820]

You sent me to Jupiter and Saturn playing those SYD Barret bits. I love piper at the gates of dawn, very special album as was SYD. No SYD no Pink Floyd.

[@gregrose6915]

Amazing playing. Great review. At the 9:07 mark on the Squire and onward, you sound like Mark Knofler. Just great

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@GRBAquatics]

Very Cool, Thankyou. I love that Squier CV Olive colour with binding and the dark Fretboard but have really fallen for all white Telecasters, that Fender is stunning. Awesome playing as always, I thought they all sounded amazing and struggled to find a favorite sounding option. Still very interesting and Informative Video. Thankyou. I think I just need an all white Fender Telecaster in my life. I recently picked up a Budget/Bargain Donner Sunburst Telecaster on Black Friday sales on EBAY for impossible to resist Price. Fun Guitar that arrived perfectly setup/intonated which helped me instantly love it. Also Artist Guitars have an awesome range of Telecasters Available at Affordable prices that play Amazing. Cheers

[@QXZJX]

Bought used Affinity Tele 20 years ago, fallen over loads, left out in rain in garden, still plays/works as it should❤

[@DimKAt21]

Since I already got an ASAT, which inmho is the best, I'd go for the Squier with the nice colour and gut her pups n pots out to fit my liking. Glad I heard some Syd Barrett. Cheers!

[@EbenezerSeattle]

Fine in depth comparisons and Syd riffs. Would love to see the EART NK-C1 guitar as part of the budget Telecaster comparison.

[@waynesmith1789]

Me too, the Eart looks a really good T type with a fab finish, nice lookin neck and SS frets. I'm not sure how easy to acquire here in the UK though currently - unless via Amazon as an import?

[@jfiery]

Absolutely love the choice of music!

[@wesleyb_92]

I love my sire t-7. Would change pickups at some point but no rush

[@robertgallagher2226]

Great vid. Love to see some customs and delux models

[@dane6k6]

What a great review. To hear each side by side with the same person playing is the best way to really hear the differences. It is so hard at times to get past the name on the headstock and just get down to sound and playability. Looking forward to the next T style shootout. Do you think country of origin plays into the quality of each? Indonesia guitars seem to have a little bit better reputation. (as in the G&L)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! I do think some of the Indonesian factories in particular have a solid reputation 👍👍

[@bpastorb]

The Tokai looks almost exactly like how I've modified my telecaster, so I have a bias towards the looks of that one. Doesn't sound very tele like, but I agree it has a very nice sound of its own. The Squier looks so good and sounds so good, at least coming through my speakers was my favorite tone. Would definitely be my first choice. Beautiful brightness without being too shrill. I wasn't crazy about any of the others tones.. including the real Fender. The Sire and G&L just look too different for me, but I think I am listening with my eyes . Great video and very nice tele collection coming together!

[@GeorgeAbli]

If anyone is a fan of the Telecaster, your review is an absolute must-watch. I highly recommend your content to anyone interested in learning more about this amazing guitar. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks George that's appreciated!

[@madnobby8301]

Hi Colin, great job and your playing was on fire! Cheers Nobby

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks mate!