The Tour From Hell: My First Time on the Road
When you’re young and dreaming about hitting the road, touring sounds like the ultimate adventure, until you actually do it. In this episode, I look back on my first tour experience with the long dri...
4 Marras 202533min
Telecaster Bridge Shootout! 3-Saddle vs 6-Saddle on My 1957 Esquire
In this episode of Ask Zac, I put my 1957 Fender Esquire through a true bridge showdown, comparing the classic 3-saddle setup that defined early Tele tone with a modern 6-saddle bridge known for bette...
21 Loka 202519min
Those Infamous Fender F-Tuners (1967 – 1981)
From 1967 through 1981, Fender used the now-infamous F-stamped tuners on many Telecasters, Stratocasters, and the majority of their product line. For some players, they’re a charming piece of CBS-era ...
14 Loka 202521min
Everything You Wanted To Know About Bigsby-Equipped Fender Telecasters
The Telecaster is known for its twang and simplicity—but add a Bigsby, and it becomes something completely different. In this video, I explore the history of Bigsby-equipped Telecasters, from Paul Big...
7 Loka 202534min
The Truth About Tough Gigs & The Difference Between "Shows" & "Gigs"
Not every gig goes the way you want it to. Technical issues, a rough mix, or even just playing for a crowd that couldn’t care less can be frustrating. In this video, I talk about what it’s like to kee...
26 Syys 202521min
Fender’s Best Bang-for-Buck Telecaster Yet
The Fender Vintera II LE Road Worn ’60s Telecaster might be one of the best bang-for-your-buck guitars Fender has released in years. For the first time, Fender has made a maple-cap neck ’60s style Tel...
26 Syys 202513min
Rosewood Fretboard Telecasters: Tone, Feel & History
When Fender switched the Telecaster from one-piece maple necks to rosewood fingerboards in 1959, the guitar’s sound and feel changed forever. In this video, I take a close look at the history of rosew...
9 Syys 202520min
Albert Lee’s B-Bender Tricks You Can Steal
Albert Lee is one of the most inventive B-bender players in history. Today we look at Albert’s gear, his trademark Telecaster tone, and the 4 basic shapes he uses to create many of those flowing, peda...
26 Elo 202521min
