Why The Telecaster Bridge Is the Heart & Soul of the Tele
If you want to understand why a Telecaster sounds and feels like a Telecaster, you have to start with the bridge. The Tele bridge isn’t just a place where the strings anchor, it’s the heart of the in...
23 Dec 202515min
Lou Toomey Interview (Brooks & Dunn, Keith Whitley, Faith Hill)
Today we sit down with Lou Toomey, one of the most successful and enduring road guitarists in Country Music. In this conversation, Lou walks us through his unbelievable first pro gig as Keith Whitley...
9 Dec 20251h 29min
How I Ended Up Playing on Brad Paisley’s Snow Globe Town (and the Tonight Show!)
This year has been one for the books. In this video, I’m sharing the unbelievable story of how I ended up performing on Brad Paisley’s new Christmas album, Snow Globe Town, and the fun we had in the s...
25 Nov 202517min
Early ’60s Telecasters: What Changed & Who Made Them Famous
Early ’60s Fender Telecasters are legendary, but what really changed between 1959 and 1964? From rosewood “slab boards” and “veneers” to pickguard and hardware tweaks, we break down the details that s...
18 Nov 202519min
Tele Gumbo: String Stretching, Bridge Covers, Book Review & Gig-Ready Gear
In this week’s Ask Zac, I’m cooking up a little Tele Gumbo, as today’s show is a mix of guitar talk, gear love, and practical tips: A better way to stretch your strings, one that keeps your tuning st...
11 Nov 202514min
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 Nov 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 Okt 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 Okt 202521min
