Never play a fender the same way again?

[Mincer]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

I justhope the colors trickle down to the lower priced tiers. I ain't paying that much for a Strat. The innovations aren't big enough for me.

[St_Genesius]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

Yeah, that "Texas Tea" color that looks black in photos hints at something much more remarkable on video. I suspect that, in person, it's a real stunner.

[ICTGoober]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

$1900 is list. You know it will not sell for that price in stores or online.

[St_Genesius]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

I think $1900 is MAP, not MSRP:

https://www.zzounds.com/item--FEN0118032?siid=270707

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TeleAURM--fender-american-ultra-telecaster-texas-tea-with-rosewood-fingerboard?&mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3331289874&product_id=TeleAURM&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping%2520-%2520Core%2520-%2520Guitars%2520-%2520Model&adgroup=Guitars%2520-%2520Electric%2520Guitars&placement=google&creative=332063179668&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQiAno_uBRC1ARIsAB496IV9Z1-Ml6TglPlKWGF6exUlpX_Tf0IDR81oy7c-7BlyeiPNOa_hO7QaAhIiEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

$1900 is list. You know it will not sell for that price in stores or online.

[Ayrton]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

Correct, Fender no longer has a suggested retail price.

[PFDarkside]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

Yeah, that "Texas Tea" color that looks black in photos hints at something much more remarkable on video. I suspect that, in person, it's a real stunner.

It’s apparently a similar process to Candy Apple Red, etc. with translucent black over gold. I would be interested in seeing it too.

Also, I love that cobalt blue almost as much as I love the Elite Autumn Blaze.

[GuitarStv]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

Another WTF thing about these guitars . . . why the hell isn't Fender offering stainless steel frets? I get not offering SS frets on a guitar that you're selling for 300$ . . . you're cutting corners and SS is more expensive. There's no reason not to offer them on premium price stuff like this though.

[PFDarkside]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

Another WTF thing about these guitars . . . why the hell isn't Fender offering stainless steel frets? I get not offering SS frets on a guitar that you're selling for 300$ . . . you're cutting corners and SS is more expensive. There's no reason not to offer them on premium price stuff like this though.

That’s a great question, you can’t even get SS on a Custom Shop. Simply no stainless at a Fender.

[Ayrton]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

I understand there is a price difference, but who would want one of these over a Suhr standard?

[Mincer]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

I understand there is a price difference, but who would want one of these over a Suhr standard?

I think that is the crux of it, here. At that price, other companies simply build better Fenders. Fender will have to study those companies to see why it is losing business on the high end. People are working their way up from Squiers to MIM Fenders, and then buying another brand when they go for something on the high end.

[Archer250]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

I understand there is a price difference, but who would want one of these over a Suhr standard?

Idiots

Wanna see them in action? Go to a Facebook post or a YouTube comment section. "Muh legendary brand", "muh Fender mojo", "muh Suhrs are just copies"

[80's_Metal]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

I only play Fender with my feet....
as I kick them out of the way to reach for something I might like.

[Masta' C]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

[NegativeEase]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

Ultra Jazzmaster looks hot -'aint gonna lie.

Later in the day after I wrote this, my friend posted playing this exact guitar on Instagram.

Weird.

[ItsaBass]

Re: Never play a fender the same way again?

I don't care for or need any of the modern parts and features of those, but I will say that I have already seen a few in person, and HOT DAMN, the finishes are gorgeous.