![]() However, we’ve got a sneaking suspicion that if you’re intrigued by a guitar with ‘50s’ in the model name, a speedy shred setup isn’t what you’re after. While this doesn’t mean big bends are out of the question, the guitar won’t take to a lower-action shred setup as well as something like the flatter-radiused Player Plus Nashville Telecaster. The neck has a 50s U-shaped profile, and the fretboard has a vintage-correct 7.25-inch radius. The fretting hand is where the guitar’s classic approach will be felt more than heard. There’s a pair of vintage-voiced Tele pickups to that end, and a three-brass-saddle hardtail bridge. ![]() Given the decade in the name, this entry is best for those wanting a classic Telecaster feel and sound. The Vintera range is a great midway point – if you’ve got a little more than Squier money in your guitar budget, but still want to keep things under control, the Vintera 50s Telecaster is a great option. + No-surprises vintage approach + Affordable – Modern-minding players might find vintage-correct build a little unwieldy Price: $1,129.99 / £849 Build: Alder body with bolt-on maple neck, 22-fret 12-inch radius maple fretboard Hardware: Six-saddle string-through hardtail, locking tuners Electronics: Player Plus Noiseless Tele (bridge and neck) and Strat (middle) pickups, five-way blade selector switch, volume, tone (middle and neck), push/pull bridge tone (adds neck pickup to positions one and two) Scale Length: 25.5” / 648mm Some players dislike the sound of noiseless single-coils, or just don’t mind the hum, but for others, they’ll make this Tele even more versatile than most. ![]() Similarly, the single-coils are also noiseless, making them an excellent choice for cranking up the gain. However, the slim-C profile and rolled fretboard edges will likely be very comfortable no matter your preferences – unless you need a baseball bat neck. The fretboard radius is a rather flat 12 inches, which might turn off those who prefer a more curved, vintage-correct board. The Player Plus’ standard range of features might be a bit divisive, however – these are guitars designed for the modern-minded player. This massively expands out its tonal palette – especially with the addition of a push/pull tone control that adds in the neck pickup to positions one and two, meaning you can get full-sounding, Strat-like cleans. ![]() The Fender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster takes a fairly modern take on a standard Telecaster and adds in a Stratocaster-style middle pickup. + Extra-versatile electronics + Affordable given the featureset and build quality – Modern build might not be for you
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