The Local Pickup is our new show about guitars and gear and the people who make, play, buy, sell, and love them. In Episode 1 of The Local Pickup, Jason and Chris discuss the history of the Fender Telecaster and how it launched the Rock ‘n’ …
The Fender Telecaster – Simple Perfection
The Fender Telecaster is a legend. It’s working-man’s royalty among guitars. It has been, and still is, played by some of the most influential musicians of all time. You see Teles played customized by players (hot rodded), and you see them played by the greatest guitarists …
2002 Fender Classic Series ’50s Stratocaster Daphne Blue
This is a very nice guitar. In the early 2000’s, Fender launched a classic series of the 50s surf Stratocaster. While the move was surely influenced by the pop punk 90s band Blink 182 (whose lead man played one), Fender did the reissue with class and …
1979 Fender Stratocaster
This is a 1979 Fender Stratocaster. See the video and description below to see what is original on the guitar and what is not. The guitar is black on black with rosewood fretboard. It’s in great condition in terms of being a player. It has cosmetic …
2012 Mexican-Made Fender Telecaster Standard
Fender makes three versions of the Telecaster Standard. One is made in the United States in their flagship U.S. factory in Corona, California. A second is made in their modern manufacturing facility in Ensenada, Mexico. The third comes from Japan. The American made Tele lists at …
Comparing the Mexican and American Telecasters
A great side-by-side comparison of the American Telecaster and the Mexican Telecaster by Darrell Braun Guitar. Great to see these two wonderful countries both put out amazing guitars and collaborate so well together.
Jason’s ’52 Reissue American Telecaster he Plays in Old Fighter
Jason Broadwater tells us about his beautiful honey blonde 2002 Fender Telecaster ’52 Reissue Made in the USA as the 50th anniversary tele. Looks like it’s taken some damage, and the tape… yeah, there’s tape involved. Jason plays this beauty in his band that he’s in …