Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar 

Comments about Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar:

Got the guitar today and having been playing on it for a few hours. when I took it out of the box I was disappointed by a couple of things: first off: I got the Blonde finish and in the picture it has a white pick guard and when the guitar came it had a black pick guard. Second of all(as stated in other reviews) The "road ware" on the guitar is NOTHING close to what it looks like in the picture. Their are a few worn parts but if you're expecting anything close to what is pictured be prepared to be let down. Of course the guitar needed a full set up(intonation, bridge and truss rod adjustment) but thats to be expected. The neck feels nice and the finish is great. The plastic nut spacing is disappointing and I will most likely make a custom bone nut and swap it out. The Tex Mex pickups leave much to be desired, very mid rangy not a great amount of bite. But again I knew this when I bought it. I will be swapping these pickups out for some Fralin's tonight. So If you want a great tele with vintage specs and parts expect to buy this and change the pickups and bad wiring and you'll have yourself a great little guitar. But straight out of the box it isn't all that great, but hey it's a mexican made guitar with cheap pups.

Comments about Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar:

I wrote a past review about this guitar. called "what happened to the road worn tele?" All the stuff in there still applies, however I really have grown to enjoy this guitar. True, they don't road wear the bodies anymore. But, you can road wear it yourself. Which I have done. Dont go crazy roadwearing it. If you do, you'll probably regret it. Take your time, remember less is more. Do a little, leave it for a week and do a little more the next week until it's where you like it. Make it look real, not like it was dragged behind a truck for a 1000 miles. Anyway, I love it and thought everyone should know the update. It feels real nice!

Comments about Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar:

sounds as good as it looks. has the sound and feel of the 50's, smooth action and perfect twang.
anyone old enough to remember that will enjoy this instrument.

Comments about Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar:

This will be a surprise to most. I'm Extremely Disappointed in this guitar. First let me say, it sounds great and feels great. So what's bugging me? Well, they made a big change in this guitar, without telling anyone. The guitar body has absolutely no road wear. None! The guitar looks nothing like the photos anymore. I ordered one and thought it was a mistake so I sent it back. I just got the replacement. Also no road wear on the body. None! The neck is full road worn like the photos, the body has no road wear at all (on both guitars) Why buy a roadworn relic if they are not doing the roadworn relic part to it anymore?? It's absolutely crazy. Plus the hardware is supposed to be roadworn and slightly rusty. Guess what...That's gone too. The hard wear on both guitars was as shiny and new as the chrome on a brand new Cadillac. Not worn one bit. I am so upset about the switcharoo that has happened to this once great guitar. I am a Fender person to the core in every way. I love Fender beyond what should be normal. I currently have 14 Fender guitars. I called and asked them why the Road Worn part is no longer on the guitar bodies. No one has any idea whatsoever. Im sick over this!! So this is basically the new Unworn Road Worn series.

Comments about Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar:

Very happy with it. Very very very happy with it. If you're thinking about getting this guitar I can tell you that you will not regret it. I have Strats and Hamers but this is my first Tele, and I'm soooo glad I followed my heart and finally joined the Tele cult. They really are versatile as all get out. BUY IT!!!
I would say that it feels like they did the distressing/wearing on the neck and body and then as a final step put a clearcoat over the top of the 'damage'. End result is it has the worn look but the wood still seems to be protected. I could be wrong, but that's how it appears to my eyes and feels to the touch.
I got the blonde and the ONLY thing i've found that I know I'm going to 'fix' is the pickguard. The pickguard is a single color white (no 3-ply like the old ones) and to make it look less eye-gouging they put a bit of yellow overspray along the top and bottom of the pickguard. I bought a vintage used pickguard and will slap that on there... problem solved.
Obviously the price is the big draw, but it's amazing to get something that's had the extra 'work' done to it and yet it's a cheaper price than the US made Tele's. Would have been nice to get a proper case instead of a gig-bag, but for the price, you really can't complain (ok, I just did... but i'm "Special")

Comments about Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar:

Usually, I don't write guitar review. But I have to share this - this guitar is brilliant.

If you are into Vintage sound, vintage feel, vintage looking guitar, You like 52 Tele so much, but don't have (at least) 1700USD to spend. This gutiar is definately for you.

The guitar is well-built, made from solid ash wood, and the neck is awesome.

I've owned this for 2 years already, and I've owned a Highway One Tele, and American Standard Tele as well. And this Road Worn Tele, is the one I like most.

Compare to Highway One Tele, Road Worn Tele has better Feature on neck and fret.
Compare to American Standard Tele, Road Worn has it kick butt look, and brings you more vintage feel.

One of the reason I like this guitar more is, I like how it looks with relic work, and I like the 6105 fret with U shape neck. And I don't even care if it got ding or dent when I bring this guitar to gig. The only thing I don't like this guitar, is the pickups and the white pickguard.

After I upgraded the pickup to Fender Antiquiity Tele Set, and Black pickguard, This guitar just like those classic blonde 52 Tele - Sound awesome. And it's own half the price.

I spend 799USD to buy this guitar, and I still think it totally worth it.

Comments about Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar:

I think this idea of the road worn series by fender is absolutely amazing. I have played the other strats and tele from the road worn series and they are very nice as well. But this tele is for sure the best. I have the maple blonde. A little more yellow than I expected but it looks so slick. I think considering the price and overall features compared to other teles this is the definite best value. I would recommend this to anyone who will listen. Another home run by fender. keep em coming.
This guitar is a through and through Tele. Great tone. I am playing my new road worn through a blues deluxe and it sounds fantastic. But the main selling point is the neck. The worn in feel to the neck and frets in unbeliveable. As far as playability goes, it beats my american strat and gibby les paul.
I thought I was going cheap with my purchase. Wanted a Tele but didn't want to buy the american standard. This is honestly a triumph by fender. Save money and get the tele sound while getting a guitar with the softest playability. It's like my left hand is fretting a cloud. truely amazing.
Are you kidding me? The price is what hooked me. I managed expectations while waiting for it to arrive. Got it. completely blew my mind. The price is perfect for person serious about guitars but also doesn't have gibson signature model money. It's a recession people come'on. I got so much more than I expected.

Comments about Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar:

Telecasters have always been my favorite guitar. I've played so many, new and old. This Tele is just a great guitar. The neck is beefy, the 6105 frets are perfect, and it stays in tune. I honestly believe this is the best new production Telecaster Fender makes. Some people might be turned away by the fake relic job or the Mexican origin, but you really shouldn't put this guitar down until you've played it for yourself. My only complaint is the price. I think Fender could've came down a hundred bucks. That's just me being picky. This Telecaster is an all around great guitar for the money and the pictures do it no justice. Go try one for yourself.

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I love Tele's. My first one was a Highway One and then I bought this Roadworn. I loved the MIM RW so much I sold my Hwy 1 recently. I have a 52 AVRI ordered but am wondering do I really need it wehn I love this one so much. It stays in tune, feels and sounds great. The relic work is a little cheesy but I gotta say the neck feels really comfortable. My only complaint is the neck pickup, I find it to be a little muddy so I am going to change it soon. Just personal preference, I know ppl with Custom Shop guitars that change the pickups!

Comments about Fender Road Worn '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar:

I bought this fender telecaster after playing it in guitar center for about an hour. It sounds really great and i love the pickups tone. When i got the guitar home i played it for a few hours and then noticed my fretting hand was all scraped up. The edges of the frets on the neck are sharp and not finished nicely. I went to the store and tried the same model guitar out again, and this one also had sharp fret edges. I returned my tele after recognizing this. Thats why i give it bad ratings on quality.