Hi there!

Today I am reviewing the Fender Telecaster Custom 72 in black and I am very excited about this one as it is a true dream come true to be able to play this one whenever I like down at my local guitar store Badlands.

This true relic, the 72 Re-issue Telecaster custom costs £720 and in my opinion is worth every penny! It was built to be a rock n roll machine, it has a fat sound from the neck humbucker pickup that you would not expect from a Tele and a searing tilted bridge pickup to accommodate to the flip side of your playing. You will find an individual volume and tone control for each pickup plus 3 stage switches to give you even greater tonal control of your guitar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In terms of playability this guitar boasts a stunning rosewood fretoboard backed on a maple neck with 21 narrow jumbo frets and a flatter fretboard. It plays beautifully partly down to the classic 60s style oval C shaped neck that is ideal for both chord work and lead playing. I also love the lightweight premium ash wood body with sleek classic black on black urethane finish and tummy cutaway for comfort and ease of playing for linger practises and sets.

Trying out different pick-up selections taught me that even in a middle position with a clean tone  you can achieve some beautiful twang ideal for both chord and solo playing if you wish to. Using the neck pickup I found you achieve a much more warm sound without getting too soft at the low end. Once I brought some overdrive into the mix I was stunned by how well the guitar responded and you can help but pull out some Keith Richards style solos!

Price £720

Player Who Use Fender Telecasters- Everyone from Keith Richards to Brad Paisley are using the Telecaster. Andy Summers, Jeff Beck, Albert Lee, Joe Strummer, Jonny Greenwood and Jeff Buckley. It is not limited by style, you will find country players and metal guitarists slingin’ these!

Enjoy!

 

Hey there,

Today I am going to be reviewing the stunning Dean Deceiver electric guitar in Classic Black.

At a first look this guitar could be pigeon-holed into being a ‘metal’ guitar and yes this guitar handles every bit of my metal needs, but it offers much more than that too. I was completely absorbed by its beautiful Les Paul shape and gold fittings, and floored by the crushing set of active EMGs that will knock you for six. You can find this model for around £750 in most large guitar stores and on various online guitar shops. However, if £450 sounds more in your price range then the particular guitar you are looking at could be for you. This one has some minor cosmetic damage on the back and so has been reduced by around £300.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When it is time to thrash your guitar and really move those strings, we are often left knocked out of tune and it becomes a real problem for some guitarists. The beauty of this model is that no matter how much stick I gave it, it wouldnt budge and seemed to just hold the tuning and keep on chugging through. After trying this guitar and falling in love with it, I had to check out what other players had to say about it and I was very happy to hear everyone rating a 4 or 5 out of 5 star rating across the board.

If you want an instrument that will hold up at gigs and sit beautifully in a studio session, rehearsal and practise, then you should be very happy with the Deceiver. This guitar is built to last and why wouldnt it be when it is the product of all of Dean guitars experience and mastery of the craft of guitar making. It is a guitar with all the sex appeal and often called the BOSS known for its sleek design and easy access to upper frets.

Players who use Dean- Dimebag Darrell, Dave Mustaine, Vinnie Moore, Jack Kilcoyne, Michael Schenker, Rusty Cooley, Michael Angelo Batio, Karl Saunders, Tracii Guns and Wayne Static.

Price- £450

I hope you enjoy. Keep rockin’

Tom