Fender - Vintera II Road Worn '60s Telecaster SS RW Burgundy Mist Metallic + Etui

You've probably already come across this Burgundy Mist Metallic finish in a slightly psychedelic dream: here, it's back in a Road Worn version that suggests this Telecaster Vintera II '60s has seen more gigs than your vinyl turntable. The aged nitro varnish shows subtle cracks and localised wear that subtly mimic the marks left by years of use. The result is a guitar that's visually full of life, without the drawbacks of real vintage.

Under the fingers, the 60s 'C' neck of this Fender Vintera II Road Worn Telecaster feels welcoming, almost companionable. Refined close to the nut, it becomes a little fatter with each fret, creating a progressive ergonomic feel. The solid rosewood fingerboard, with its 7.25" radius, recalls the feel of historic models, and the Vintage Tall frets ensure an effective grip, even on capricious bends. In short, this guitar is true to its roots, but without nostalgic rigidity: it's still alive, and you can hear it from the very first chords.

In terms of sound, we're back to the single-coil Tele vintage-style of the '60s, which for over half a century has been making the midrange shine and the harmonics bang. The bridge pickup bites without bitterness, the neck pickup wraps without flabbiness, and everything, controlled by a 3-position selector, adapts to your musical mood swings. The trendy Fender Vintera II Road Worn '60s Telecaster doesn't try to sound 'like it used to': it sounds like it does today with yesterday's character. Give it a try and you'll see: it's not something you can tame with a simple flick of the pick.

The Tele Vintage-Style through-string bridge, steel bridges and old-school oil-bath action complete the picture. There's nothing flashy here, just well-oiled efficiency. Even the strap fasteners are a reminder that everything has been designed to play for a long time. So, when are you going to get that Tele?