Review: Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster

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!