Fender American Special Telecaster 3TSB

[Lovemylovething]

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

[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!!!!!!!

[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?

[Ziece4]

What's the biggest difference between a telecaster and a stratocaster?

[SuperMarioZombies]

@Ziece4 thats like asking whats the biggest difference between a man and a woman. jeez!

[olyryu]

 is it a good guitar?

[swing8th]

man i'd love to have andy's job.

[The1993Jman]

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

[wildkidpat]

the sunburst with the black pick guard has always been my weak spot. oh and the fact that its a tele.

[Qoooba95]

this or am std?? heard that am std tele isn very cool..

[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

[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

[yougottaloveit100]

Anyone got any advice on what amp would be best for this guitar???

[cjenson72]

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

[StratPlayer4Life]

FUNK # 49! Oh yea betchs

[omgitsrook]

Does Andy use a thumb pick? Or just his fingers/nail?

[MrGDmetal]

I'm between this guitar and the schecter blackjack atx c-1, i play a lot of punk and metal. Which do you recommend??

[saintidiot]

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

[devinsetsfire63]

@MrGDmetal

the schecter for sure, I mean tele's can do punk and metal but you'd rather have a higher output pickup like emgs.

Hope this helped

[Dets6]

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

[bluesBro18]

i love how they play country in every tele review i see

[VictorC53]

i think andy knows like...every song ever made

[MwPrice102]

i hate how they play country in every tele review i see

[96FenderTele]

@MwPrice102 i didnt hear any country in this review

[AdvHacker]

what song was it the start?

[ednaplate]

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

[MattC891]

nailed the jimmy page tone about 2.50 onwards. amazing sounding guitar! (and amp probably)

[CzikoMiko]

any idea what is the tune at 2:50 called?

[marcobreemhaar]

@CzikoMiko It sounds a bit like the guitar part at the end of Jet's Are You Gonna Be My Girl.

[xPsuedo]

what was the first song?

[SixStringedSensei]

Well, I'm sold.

[dhruv689]

he kinda looks like charlie sheen when he's looking down... kinda

[drubarlow]

@dhruv689 Winning!

[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?

[1996Prashant]

the song at 2:14 is sooo awesome and funkeeeyy

[Camazza]

Andy makes THE BEST guitar demos on YouTube 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.

[traindude95]

are these pickups active or passive?

[MrManelCasanova]

@traindude95 dude... passive single coils

[unamilosavljevic]

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!

[unamilosavljevic]

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.

[FABIANM1964]

This guy is one hell of a wonderful player !!!!

He makes that beautiful Tele sing.

[taimylikecurry]

how the fuck did he do that at 0:36?

[AlexSongDoesCovers]

@taimylikecurry Turn the volume knob to zero, then roll it up...

[LasseKC]

@taimylikecurry

He used the volume button at the same time. :)

[pdbordelon]

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

[ChablesMan]

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

[Manaslash]

they should have done a flamingo red with rose wood fretboard..

[stratdude83]

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

[rockonmady]

its like almost wanted to play funk 49 at 2:18

[1996Prashant]

i have this guitar , Im from Holland but I bought it in USA when I was on vacation , the guitar is amazing!

[GPaDLA]

this dudes voice was made for reviews

[Crazyswedish]

2:12 Neck / Bridge jam is tasty as hell!

[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!!!

[kleschtremania]

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

[AnAbortiveRomance]

Anyone know what he's playing from around 2:55 - 3:45

[MetalGod3103]

Hi Andy :) (I'm french so forgive the bad English...) I love your playing, and, please, tell me what's the amp used ? The tones are awesome... Thank you :)

[ibanezgast]

@MetalGod3103 Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue;)

[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.

[soloist39]

that greasebucket tone circuit sounds so awesome

[TheSkyLineBand1]

what is greasebucket

[ChablesMan]

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

[TheJohncoltrane]

what is the amp used ? and is it straight through the amp or is there any peda

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[andrewpmast]

I just got a white one for $500, still had the shrink wrap on the pickguard!

[jldkrank]

@andrewpmast Sick deal!!!

[TennisCoachJames]

@andrewpmast Where were you able to buy an American Special Telecaster for $500? How did you do it?

[andrewpmast]

I like how Andy strums like he has no pick and it really sounds like he has a pick. I wonder how he pulls that off!

[CliffieCharles]

$799

[Rushworshiper92]

How much do one of these go for?

[ChablesMan]

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

[Gino2891]

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

[TheWilheim]

Very nice playing.

[IDSxProductions]

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

[citrenbalingo123]

andy's voice gets the women wett.......

[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

[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?

[360DegreesMusic]

i bought this guitar last week as my first serious guitar and its worth every cent!!! im totally in love with the clean sound it has and thats on a roland cube so imagine when i saved up for a nice lil tube amp :) Awesome guitar

[CharlieLayton]

i'm drooling...

[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?

[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?

[bigfish0886]

As much fun as Les Pauls are, theres nothing like the bite of a tele. And the 22 fret teles just make it even more useful!

[ujbnvf]

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

[EpiphoneMaster1234]

i want that tele you make it sound like the best guitar in the world, hell you make any guitar you play sound like the best in the world.

[1996Prashant]

i have the guitar check out my channel

[BossHogster]

The middle position has a bit of an Albert Collins tone to it. Beautiful looking guitar. I prefer the black scratchplate to the usual white.

[YetAnotherProg]

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

[Canadianspunge]

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

[MisfioPeton]

Could you do a demo of the Fender Custom 72 please? :S

[Fu345]

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

[MrManson94]

kinda cheap, 22 frets, maple neck, great sounding, american made... and now free shipping to Europe!

Ordered!!!

[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.

[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!

[laidbackx3]

man idk if i should get this guitar or the fender blackout tele! lol help me out

andy btw your guitar parts are sooo good! wish i was as good as you man.

[prolet1848]

This makes me want to lose my guitar pick. Best playing I have ever seen in a gear demo. Period.

[filipdinev1]

wawawee that's a niiice drive!

[1996Prashant]

i ve got this guitar its a great guitar

[corgi37]

I'm getting one soon. Cant wait.

[Taygoo15]

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

[Canadianspunge]

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

[Taygoo15]

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

[laidbackx3]

I WANT THAT GUITAR SO BAD! lol

[D20ten]

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!

[lutungijo]

without hardcase?

[twotimingpete]

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

[laidbackx3]

my guitar soon!! andy your the best!!

[Jacklovesrock]

this or the strat hss vertion or a sg special

[1996Prashant]

i have got that guitar , de neck pick s got a great sound

[CleverNameHere81]

Does he ever use a pick? lol

[Haydeosmith]

That thing just looks EVIL!

HELL YEAH!!!

[GuitarMike1]

Nice variety of tones!

[Taygoo15]

can you not get a rosewood neck

[grantburgh1]

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

[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

[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 ;)

[chimpboyjay]

Recon it'd be worth throwing on a 6 saddle bridge for more modern playing?

[butterscotchtele]

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

[1996Prashant]

ive got that guitar

[Bergle]

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

[ScorpionHUT]

Love the riff the guys demonstrates the bridge pickup with.

[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.

[fleafarteasy]

I hear ya keep the 3 saddles for the reissues.

[yekshemesh4alig]

Cool volume swells in the beginning! :D

Still like strats more...

[iamtyrrell]

Beautiful... but the maple of the fretboard on new fender is really anemic... :(

[TheIainShaw]

Great demo - fantastic playing too. Top work.

[siteoneautoshop]

thats how you supposed to play a guitar in a demo!

[Stratomite]

Why is Fender stuck in the freakin 3T sunburst rut. Make something in red or Candy tangerine or sea foam, hell I'm surprised the other color option wasn't black... the other Fender RUT! Nevermind, I know why--production economy.

[jeffdupont]

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

[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.

[GoHabs13]

@Stratomite

agreed some more variety would be nice, but i guess theyre kinda saving the cool colors for the custom shop guitars. They still havent realized that just because a guitar is bear up (relic) it isnt worth more. But you cant deny 3tsb looks pretty sexy with a black pick gaurd.

[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.

[itsonlyrcknroll]

Amazing playing. Great guitar.

[deadringer13]

What song is that at 1.40

[ClamsAnonymous]

how the bloody hell is he playing the guitar with his fingers like that? dammit i want to be able to do that...

[MartyMartin87]

@ClamsAnonymous

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

[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

[Asillyhobo]

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

[idhindsight]

Andy you are absolutely incredible bro.

[ilkmonster]

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

[lsdman14]

Do a demo of the 52 reissue tele please! i have yet to see a good demo where someone is playing riffs with nice overdrive instead of annoying jazzyy clean stuff over and over

[mattclark07]

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

[lsdman14]

what about clapton? peter green? rory gallagher?

[cholo11]

Stevie Ray Vaughn.

[orangetransformer]

@mattclark07 *AHEM* clapton?? lol

[william1theguitarwah]

only white guy these days ey. all white guys these days have got bloody died black hair pulled to a comb over and wear black skinnies and play 3 powerchords...................­.............i want clothes like hendrix!

[koshiaru]

@mattclark07 Ahem...Stevie Ray Vaughan. 'Nuff said.

[robpage1990]

Fact ... Andy is an advanced robot sent back in time

[cholo11]

Correction: Andy is an advanced robot sent back in time to rock the hell out of the past.

[robpage1990]

haha yess

[amateurlife]

Sweet playing on a sweet guitar. Saving my pennies.

[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!

[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

[Snakebite1138]

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

great job andy!

[GooglelyTube]

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

[HajrudinPranjga]

sounds a bit creppy but you really got a good voice you know for talking

[whydoesitmatter1994]

The specials are sort cheap compare to the standards ( both price and quality)

[PYROSF]

That's the point.

[duafa]

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

[MrManson94]

like the white ones/werids collours of teles the most :)

[SteveSparx]

REALLY nice axe

[Notlaugh]

this with double binding would be awesome

[edadmartin]

You can sure tell when Andy likes what he's playing !!!! This tele is a great ax, one of USA Fenders best!! .Great demo Andy!!

[Irishman99]

Andy I want your skills that kills!!

[blackskullbass]

andy is a fucking BAMF

[Medeveechi29]

at the beginning, wat song is that?

great demo man, i might just have to pick one of these up based on this demo haha .

[JohnMcD19]

Another great demo....Anyone have any thoughts on this vs. a Baja Tele? Neither are available to test drive where I live.

[marvelboy04]

what did you use for delay and overdrive in the beginning?

[Coztomba]

what song is that from 2:50-3.50?

[suihkubad]

Wiser Time by Black Crowes 1:50? Not sure

[DavidVeeGuitars]

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

[RosaRose168]

5 stars!

[malcatron]

Youtube 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!

[CozyMisfit]

The intro riff is so awesome

[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.

[zhadow7]

Holy crap this whole demo was amazing. Andy sold his soul!

[fritze01]

That was freakin awesome Andy, just freakin awesome.

[benzakonium]

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

[lemi413]

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

[Acr2440]

Man, Andy just let loose on this one!

[doctorwhoi1]

i love the twisty thing w/ the volume nob

I know how people always say they wish they could play like you but when I watch you i get inspired to pla