There are probably tons of reviews of the Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster, but you may not find too many written by someone who has owned and played one for two years. II have used it with at least five different amps and a bunch of different pedals. I've fiddled with the settings. I've changed the strings. I've posed with it and probably looked very silly. So what do I think of the American Ultra Luxe Telecaster after two years? Short answer: don't be put off by the "American Ultra Luxe" branding, which is wordy and sounds like an old timey soap. I think this is an excellent telecaster with relatively few drawbacks. And to the extent there are drawbacks, they likely are more a matter of subjective taste than objective quality. For the longer answer: read on!
DIY Gear Reviews
Reviews of guitars, amps, recording equipment and other music gear from the perspective of a DIY rocker.
1966 Fender Coronado II: A Profile and a Review
Why review a current production guitar when you can give the people what they really want? That is, a review of a relatively-obscure electric guitar that has been largely out-of-production for over a half-century. Here DIYRockAndRoll.com fulfills that important duty with a historical profile and review of the infamous Fender Coronado.
Tone King Falcon Grande Combo: A Review
And my Continuing Quest for "Quiet" Overdrive for DIY Rocking From Sun Records at the dawn of rock, to the Who's Live at Leeds, to the Ramones... so many of the most iconic rock guitar tones were born at high volume. That’s no problem if you’re playing large venues that let you crank your amp to … Continue reading Tone King Falcon Grande Combo: A Review