Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I got the flat black guitar with the maple finger board. The guitar looks great. Paint job is well done. Action How was the action out of the box? Action was very playable right out of the box. Lowered it just a bit due to personal taste. Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? This guitar is very well made! The fret work is great and the feel of the neck is amazing. The overall feel of the guitar is very solid. In this instance being MIM is a very good thing. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I have had this guitar for a little over 2 months, played it almost every day. Seems like it will hold up well in the long run. General Your general opinion of this product. Overall this guitar is the quality instrument you would expect from Fender. The colaboration with Jim yeilded a beautiful guitar. The case is awesome as well. The fact that the guitar came with strap locks was also a very nice touch. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The neck is smooth and fast! The neck has a little chunck to it but not in a bad way. I don't have huge hands but am still able to play comfortably. Volume control is nicely placed and the 3 way switch is far enough away that you don't accidentally move it when playing aggresively, but close enough to switch when needed. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? This is where this Tele shines and comes into its own. The combination of the mahogony body with the EMGs is a match made in heaven. Tone is nice and fat as would be expected. The pickups retain their definition even when heavily distored. I didn't buy this guitar expecting a great clean tone but it delivers very nicely on clean settings as well. The guitar sounds good, and I don't miss the tone knob at all.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? The guitar is henche en mexico. I know Fender has caught a lot of flack for making these in Mexico, but i don't see any difference in the quality. The neck feels nice and smooth, and the body's satin finish feels and looks great. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I've only had it for 2 weeks, but no problems to report. It does feel more solid than some import guitars I have. General Your general opinion of this product. I wanted one of these since the day they were introduced. This telecaster is the total package for those of us that want classic looks with a great metal sound. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The body feels a bit heavier than my imports, however the neck on this is phenomenal. Total Shredders neck, it was based off of a Charvel neck. Smooth finish makes it easy to play. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? As mentioned in the tone, the EMG's retain their classic characteristics, they just come across a little brighter compared to other EMG equipped guitars I own. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The finish looks great. No Flaws no problems Action How was the action out of the box? The action out of the box was a little loose, little slack in the strings, but however, was somewhat in tune, 1/2 a step down. I'm making a note of this to potential buyers, as the artist who uses the guitar typically tunes down anywhere to B to A and other various tunings.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? It seems very reliable. & it never fails to make me smile as I play it Reliability How has it stood up over time? I haven't had it too long but I'm sure I won't need to buy another guitar ever again! (but I will) General Your general opinion of this product. I own the white one & I'm in love with this guitar!!! It sounds unbelievable! & the lock down tuners are the best! The whole body is smooth & the pickups give a great sound this is the best guitar I've ever played. Thanks James Root for designing a masterpiece!! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? It feels good. A lil heavy, kinda a think neck for me but I easily got use to it. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? I love the pickups. They sound amazing. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Oh my god!! I love the paint! I have the white one & the flat white look amazing! Action How was the action out of the box? It was great other then a tune it was ready to plug & play.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? The quality is also something of a bit of a surprise. I expected a little less for the money but let me tell you, this is built super solid and tight. Mahogony body feels great. Reliability How has it stood up over time? No problems yet. General Your general opinion of this product. I have played and owned everything under the sun and this Jim Root model Tele is the absolute finest instrument yet in my quest for the eternal tone and playability. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The feel is solid. The neck as some beef to it but not too much. Just perfect for fast runs and the 25.50 scale is the way to go folks. It's night and day between this and a 24.75 scale. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The tone is CLEAR. Definition for notes while playing distorted chords and clean is pristine. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The finiah is a flat black that is smooth and silky. Awesome finish. The neck is the best feeling neck yet. Action How was the action out of the box? Here is what is amazing. The action was PERFECT out of the box. No need to do anything.