The Fender Broadcaster Story
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The Fender Broadcaster Story

Today we look at one of the rarest and coolest members of the Telecaster family, a December 1950 Fender Broadcaster. To give some context, I cover what Fender was up to in late 1949 through the Summer of 1950 with the single and dual pickup Esquire, and how the addition of a truss rod caused the Broadcaster to be born. We also take a look at what makes the Broadcaster different feature wise from the later Telecasters, including the unique blend control that would be phased out in 1952. ...

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Fender’s Best Bang-for-Buck Telecaster Yet

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...

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Rosewood Fretboard Telecasters: Tone, Feel & History

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’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

3 Gigs, 2 Sessions, and a Lightning Strike — D'Addario XS Strings Still Going

3 Gigs, 2 Sessions, and a Lightning Strike — D'Addario XS Strings Still Going

Three outdoor Georgia/Florida gigs with Brad Paisley in August , 90°+ heat, swampy humidity, and sweat everywhere. Normally, that’s when strings go dead and feel sluggish, but my D’Addario XS coated s...

18 Elo 202513min

Guitar Nut Width & Why It Matters

Guitar Nut Width & Why It Matters

Ever picked up a guitar and thought, “This just doesn’t feel right?” It might be the nut width, the measurement that directly impacts string spacing and left-hand comfort. In this video, we break down...

5 Elo 202522min

How Eric Clapton (and Albert Lee) Got Me Into Country Music – Just One Night

How Eric Clapton (and Albert Lee) Got Me Into Country Music – Just One Night

In this video, I share how Eric Clapton’s Just One Night album completely shifted my musical direction, and how the real surprise was Albert Lee. Clapton’s fiery playing grabbed my attention, but it w...

22 Heinä 202517min

Alnico 2 vs Alnico 5: Telecaster Tone Showdown

Alnico 2 vs Alnico 5: Telecaster Tone Showdown

Alnico 2 and Alnico 5 are the two most common magnet types used in Telecaster pickups, but how much do they really change the tone? In this video, I compare them in the exact same Telecaster, using pi...

14 Heinä 20258min

Ricky Skaggs’ Telecaster Masterclass on "I’m Tired." - Lesson

Ricky Skaggs’ Telecaster Masterclass on "I’m Tired." - Lesson

Ricky Skaggs is mostly known for his mandolin and bluegrass chops, but on “I’m Tired,” he rips a Telecaster solo that deserves a spot in the Tele Hall of Fame. In this video, we break down the legenda...

8 Heinä 202523min

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