Bongoscot Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 I ordered a Baja Telecaster a couple weeks ago from Sweetwater and finally yesterday, on my birthday, it arrived. I had a classic series strat before but I couldn't really bond with it. It was nice and well made and pretty but I could not like the 7.5" radius fingerboard. This time around I decided to go with a Tele that has a 9.5"radius. I had a little trouble deciding between the Baja and the American special but after reading a lot of reviews and seeing the build quality of my previous Mexican made strat I went with the Baja. I am really glad I did. I REALLY like the fat neck on this guitar. The fretboard feels wonderful and for such a simple block of wodd this thing just has a really great feel to it. I am on the fence with the S1 switch but I like the fourth switch position giving me the pickups in series. The range of tones from twangy country bell like cleans to heavy screaming overdriven tones is really wide. My Les Paul will continue to be my number 1 but this guitar is definitely a keeper. I am really happy! I cant get flickr to post anymore so here are a couple pic links.
moparguy Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 That is sweet, just an American Standard myself, almost got that color also, like REALLY almost got that color. Your gonna love it, haven't played mine enough yet. Congrats on a AWESOME guitar!!!
Bongoscot Posted April 3, 2014 Author Posted April 3, 2014 I like the American Standard, really nice guitars. With my Les Paul in the house I would have a hard time explaining another high end guitar to my wife. I could have gotten an American Special for about $200 more, but I played one at my local shop while I was waiting for this guitar. I really think I made the right choice. I actually truly believe that this Mexican guitar is better built than the American Special. I dont know if that holds true across the board but between the 2 I played my Baja holds up really well. Not up to American Standards level, but as good or better than the special.
pippy Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 I cant get flickr to post anymore so here are a couple pic links... Beautiful! A Black-guard Blonde....what's not to like? And, FWIW, I agree about the build-quality of the MIM Fenders. I could have had any model I wished when I was Strat-hunting a couple of years ago and the MIM I bought was my favourite. The electrics could do with a leg-up, perhaps, but the wood bits and hardware are absolutely perfect. P.
btoth76 Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Congratulations! MIM Fenders are great. I love my FSR BSB Tele (Baja-modded). It might be surprising, but it`s my main choice for metal soloing. It has very hot pickups. Enjoy Yours with good health! Cheers... Bence
BigKahune Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 . Great choice. Love the blonde Baja. Congrats. . B) .
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