Road Worn Telecaster

I recently picked up a Fender Road Worn Telecaster at the behest of one of my friends- and I couldn't be happier. The Road Worn series takes a recreation of classic 50's and 60's instruments, complete with era-correct appointments, and beats the hell out of it to replicate a long-used instrument. 

At first I was a bit reticent to buy the guitar- it's expensive at $899 and who wants a dinged-up, Mexican-made instrument?- but upon playing one, I realized it was far, far more than that. The neck is simply heaven, soft-feeling, fast and worn in beautifully and the finish adds to the unbelievable tone you can get. A nitro finish for under $1000? Sign me up. The body resonates perfectly, and honestly the worn finish looks pretty damn cool. 

But the best part of this buy? I scored it from Samedaymusic.com for $629! After tossing in some Samarian Cobalt Noiseless Tele Pickups (I can't stand 60 cycle hum), this old-looking, new-sounding girl is a new favorite.

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