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Personalised multi-point setup included
Before dispatch, your instrument will be treated to a full setup. That's not a quick tweak, but a full multi-point setup by an experienced guitar technician who will check and adjust every single thing on your guitar, bass, ukulele or banjo to ensure it is performing at its absolute best.
This is not a quick process but we believe every instrument should go through our process to acheive an exacting standard of playability.
Frets
We start with the frets on your instrument. All guitar necks move and change over time so we will make sure that your frets are nice and flat as we go up the neck. We don't want any high or low spots as this will mean your guitar will need a higher than optimum action and potentially suffer with fret buzz.
We check and properly profile the playing surface of the frets and then make sure the fret ends are finished off properly. The fret is then polished to ensure smooth string bending.
Truss Rod
Then it's on to the truss rod. This metal rod differs from guitar to guitar (some guitars such as classical guitars don't usually have a truss rod!) and basically controls the "relief" or curve of the neck. Not enough relief and your strings won't have enough clearance over the other frets when playing. Too much relief and you'll have a high action which gets worse as you go up the neck.
The heavier the strings then the more the truss rod needs to work. Proper adjustment in the workshop means that the action will be just right for the strings fitted to your guitar.
Top Nut
The top nut is super important and is one of the two open contact points of your guitar. The technician will check and cut each slot to make sure the strings both run freely but are not sitting in a slot that's too big.
The top nut also plays a big part in the action of your guitar so we'll hit that sweet spot between too low and too high.
Saddle(s)
Another really important part of your guitar!
On an acoustic, the saddle is cut to the correct height making sure the bottom is 100% flat and straight. This means the string can transfer its vibration properly into the body of your guitar.
For electric guitars, the saddles are adjusted to ensure your intonation is perfect. We will also match the saddles to the radius of your fretboard.
Bridge / Tremolo
The bridge affects the break angle and string height of your guitar and is also responsible for holding your saddles.
For a guitar with a Floyd Rose tremolo system or similar, the spring tension has to be just right to allow the tremolo to return to its "zero point" and keep everything in tune.
For guitars with standard tremolos, we can set it to float and be used both up or down like a true tremolo or we can lock the trem block back so the tremolo will only go downwards.... the choice is yours!
Intonation
Intonation is the measure of how in-tune the guitar string is across the length of the fretboard and a guitar with badly set intonation will get more and more out of tune as the string is shortened when you play.
Tiny adjustments are made to each string where applicable to adjust its length and ensure that the intonation is set just right.
Overall Action
Once all the above has been completed, the guitar is checked for playability and fine adjustments are made. This step brings everything together and means your guitar will be set up optimally.
Machine Heads
Every machine head is operated and checked for function. We need to ensure that the machine heads operate smoothly.
Electrics
All the functions of your guitar are checked to ensure everything is working as intended.
For acoustic guitars we will check the functions of the EQ system and controls as weel as check the internal cabling and jack socket.
For electric guitars, all the pickups are checked for function and tonal response. All controls and switches are operated to ensure they are functioning properly. The jack socket is checked.
Other Parts
All other parts such as strap pins, bushings, tuning buttons etc are fully checked.
Dispatch
All our instruments get the same premium treatment wether you purchase online or instore.
If you have purchased online, your guitar will be carefully packed ready for dispatch. You will receive a tracking link via email.
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Fender American Performer Tele - Maple Fingerboard
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The Fender American Performer Telecaster is an American made guitar that improves on its previous incarnation - the American Special, with a selection of enhancements that make for an even more inspiring instrument to play.
The Fender Tele is a true icon and has found favour with countless guitarists the world over. Able to cover a variety or genres and playing style, the Telecaster is a true legend, and with this American Performer model Fender have delivered a truly inspiring take.
Fender have taken the classic design and put that at the heart of the American Performer Tele, with its classic single cutaway body married to a maple neck (satin finished), topped with a maple fingerboard. Contemporary players will be pleased to hear that Fender have treated the Performer Tele to a Modern C profile neck with a 9.5" radius fingerboard set with 22 jumbo frets, aiding playability.
New from Fender for the American Performer Tele are the Yosemite pickups, here in the classic configuration. The Yosemite pickups have been design to deliver rich and expressive tones with dynamic sounds fit for any musical situation. The bridge pickup has a bright, edgy bite to it whilst the neck pickup delivers the sought after warm, bluesy sound loved by so many players. The pickups features flat-staggered pole pieces for an increased output that is balanced perfectly thanks to the applied shellac coating on the neck pickup and a wax potted bridge pickup, which lets the coils breathe whilst also controlling feedback. The pickups are wired through the traditional 3-way pickup selector and one volume, one tone control. Fender have also added the Greasebucket tone circuitry, which allows the tone pot to reduce high frequencies without adding bass, allowing you to preserve your tone.
Other appointments include a 3-Saddle strings-thru-body Tele bridge, Classic Gear tuning machines and a 1-ply pickguard. To complete the package is a deluxe padded gig bag.
The Fender American Performer Tele is a great option for any guitarist in the market for an American made Fender that has classic looks, legendary tone and modern playability, all in one affordable package.
Alder body
Gloss finish
Maple neck, Modern C profile with satin Polyurethane finish
Maple fingerboard
22 jumbo frets
Dot inlays
25.5" scale
Classic Gear tuning machines
3-Saddle strings-thru-body Tele bridge
1-ply Pickguard
YosemiteTM Single-Coil Telecaster (Bridge/Neck)
3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickups, Position 3. Middle Pickup