Fender Nashville Power Telecaster

[Algonquin]

I went out 'browsing' after Christmas and ended up coming home with this! I've been considering a Tele for a while now. I was looking into picking up an inexpensive Squier Blonde Affinity Tele, but couldn't find one in the local shops. Then I was eyeballing a '62 AVRI, but wasn't sure because it had mods done to it which detracted from the vintage feel.

So this one was a complete surprise find. I saw it listed on sale during boxing week as a 'Tex Mex' Tele. I was really impressed with the fit and finish of the guitar when I got to look it over. What I couldn't figure out at first was why all 5 pickup selections sounded 'tonally' similar... I had to ask for help on this on.

Turns out this is the 'Power' model which has the Fender/Fishman power bridge. The bridge has individual Piezo pickups under each bridge saddle to simulate an acoustic sound. The Piezo pickups are controlled by the back knob, and will overide (very hot) the magnetic pickups, which is why I was having trouble. You just have to understand how the controls work.

The guitar came with a Fender 'Y' cable so you can send the Acoustic signal to one amp, and the magnetic pickup signal to another. This is partially why I'm looking into another small amp... I want to utilize this feature. You can use a regular patch cable into a single amp input and balance the two signals if you want, but it's just not the same.

After I got it, I had read that some felt the acoustic sound was a bit thin. Well I can bet you they hadn't played it through a stereo amp with chorus, because it sounds huge through the JC-120!

It comes with Tex Mex pickups, Tele's in the neck and bridge and a Strat in the centre. So far my favourite sound is the bridge/centre postion, with the piezo acoustic sound a very close second. These Tex Mex pickups are very nice, and I have no plans to replace them. I'm impressed with how quiet they are and they sound great clean, and with an overdrive pedal.

I think I found a Keeper! The only thing I've thought of doing is replacing the white centre Strat P/U cover with a black one... Whaddya think?

I'm very happy to have added a Tele to my small collection! :

David

[sunvalleylaw]

Cooool! Congrats on a nice looking axe! Is it MIM or MIA?

[just strum]

Honest Mom, it followed me home!!!

Very nice Algonquin.

[Algonquin]

It is the Deluxe, which is 'Made in Mexico'!

I've had it since the 27th of December, and my fingers are RAW.

[tot_Ou_tard]

Yow!! Very cool indeed.

I'd like to have a piezo equipped electric.

The Nashville style teles are always intriguing. Sounds like you have a gazillion sounds to play with.

[Algonquin]

Honest Mom, it followed me home!!!

Very nice Algonquin.

Thanks Strummy!

I called home for clearance first... didn't want to overly upset the better half over the holidays!

Mrs Algonquin is pretty cool about this. She doesn't always want to here me making noise, but I think she understands how much I've enjoyed getting back into guitar.

Oh man... I'm gong to demo amps tomorrow!

[Algonquin]

Yow!! Very cool indeed.

I'd like to have a piezo equipped electric.

The Nashville style teles are always intriguing. Sounds like you have a gazillion sounds to play with.

Thanks ToTa...

It's like having two guit fiddles in one!

I am truly impressed by the acoustic simulation. It's very genuine. There's a couple of Fretters here that could record wonderful things with it I'm sure. Jim P is one who comes to mind... His stuff is outstanding!

[markb]

As a bit of a purist about tele's I'd suggest you replace the middle pickup with nothing whatsoever .
Seriously, it looks great. Wouldn't one of your JC's sound alright with a piezo?

[SuperSwede]

Congrats!
We want clips!

[ted s]

I was wondering when you were going to post this..
What "amphs" are you planning to test drive David ?

[LowEndWonder]

I love all Tele's! I prefer the Tele over the strat and the souped up Tele's are DYNOMITE!

[just strum]

Thanks Strummy!

I called home for clearance first... didn't want to overly upset the better half over the holidays!

Mrs Algonquin is pretty cool about this. She doesn't always want to here me making noise, but I think she understands how much I've enjoyed getting back into guitar.

Oh man... I'm gong to demo amps tomorrow!

I will admit that I was not a Tele fan before arriving here. I just couldn't see the interest. While they still are not my favorite, I now have a better understanding of the attraction and ones like yours makes it more likely that one will eventually find it's way into my humble collection of guitars.

Now, to save me money, don't show me a photo of a new amp so quickly after the Tele - however, I do wish you wish you happy hunting while you are searching for a new amp

[Algonquin]

I was wondering when you were going to post this..
What "amphs" are you planning to test drive David ?

Something small and low wattage for sure. The shop I'm going to have a used Twin for a good price, but it's way to powerful for my needs.

Just for fun, I'm going to have a look at this one.

It's a Pro Jr in a Fancy Schmancy package.

[Big K]

Congrats on the new piece:

[duhvoodooman***]

: : :

I think the Nashville Tele is a great guitar and a fantastic value. I have the regular Deluxe version w/o the Fishman piezo setup. I like the sonic flexibility you get from that third pickup at the middle position. The only thing I missed was that characteristic tone you get from the neck & bridge pickup combo in a Tele, so I installed a push-pull pot wired to give that combination. Now I have all the classic Tele tones as well as the additional ones from the middle p'up.

[Bucks Owin]

Over the more than 4 decades I've owned Teles, both Fender and custom built, I rank the Nashville Power Tele at the top of the heap! It can effectively replace three guitars at a live gig and do it very well....

IMO,

Dennis

[tot_Ou_tard]

I think I'd want Vood's mod. Gotta have the bridge/neck combo.

[sunvalleylaw]

I think I'd want Vood's mod. Gotta have the bridge/neck combo.

Concur. That would be a great guitar I think. What about a humbucker that splits up in the neck too? Gotta say, I love my strat though! Would not replace it I do not think.

[Born2Run]

I will admit that I was not a Tele fan before arriving here. I just couldn't see the interest. While they still are not my favorite, I now have a better understanding of the attraction and ones like yours makes it more likely that one will eventually find it's way into my humble collection of guitars.

: couldnt have said it better myself. i think teles are more of an acquired taste.