20 years ago I went out to buy a Fender tele and came back with a G&L ASAT Classic. Glad I did. Great guitar 👍🍷

Not necessarily a "Fender Telecaster" alternative, but my Squier Classic Vibe 50"s Tele is on point for half the price of other tele's.

I still say you need to check out the Godin Radium. Tele body, Les Paul scale, HSH configuration, and has a TUSQ nut for extra Canadian content. Like you I’m a Tele guy and this has quickly become my favourite to play.

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My butterscotch blonde affinity with a 4 way and Tex mex serves me well. Sure the mods were a hassle but doing on a day off made it part of me. Put the work in and enjoy.

I know its a bit weird, but I cant get past those odd headstocks.

Just discovered your podcast a few days ago. Love it. I am a 74 year old guitar newbie.

Would love to check these out. Love Teles.

Great video!!

I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a Schecter PT for some time. But the last thing I need right now is another guitar. That purple burst with the raw finish looks fantastic.

Your timing is eerily perfect on this one. Been casually looking at T style guitars for that Fender Princeton I got recently that I mentioned in your Live Stream the other day. I have been scouring the internet looking for a good used price on a PT Special. I love my Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS (Strat) and want another Schecter!

I own a "reverend Pete Anderson eastsider T" and i absolutly love it. My choice from the three featured models would be the G&L

That Schecter PT Special is Fantastic ! My favorite of the group. Set up perfect straight outta the box!

i've got a Schecter PT Fastback IIB, it's their take on a bigsby tele deluxe and can only say nice things about it. does everything i could want and looks cool as hell.

I'd love one I these... I do own a Seagull S6 Cherry body with a Cedar top . It is the first run of these with the old logo on the headstock and the LR Baggs electronics... it's been a faithful axe for almost 20 years.. Great video ✌🍄👍

Enjoyed hearing some REM. The Godin sounds great and the Schecter comes in purple so how could you go wrong with either? I like the HNIC shirt. I should order me one since they don't really sell them in Texas.

my favourite tele variation has a double cut, 3 single coils (or a hot rails on the bridge), 1 volume and 2 tone controls, a 5-way switch and a trem that I never use. best tele ever

I've got a Godin Stadium '59 guitar which is a T-style guitar with a Seymour Duncan "59 humbucker in the neck. It's a really nice, well made guitar but there is something about it that I don't like but I didn't notice it before I bought it. The way the controls are laid out you actually have to reach over the volume knob to get to the pickup switch and I think this is a poor design that could have been so easily avoided. It really does seem awkward until you get used to it. They also could have added a coilsplit to the humbucker to get a single coil sound in the neck but that could be added later.

The 2 t style guitars I've settled on are both LTDs. '87 Eclipse NT in pearl white and te1000 black blast. The only things the 2 have in common are the body outline and dual humbuckers. Otherwise they're complete opposites. They cost a bit more than some others but you get what you pay for and I wanted guitars that don't need pickup upgrades. The Chapman ML3 pro in Burnt Orange is my current GAS problem. It's on par with what I have or better.

You should try an Xaviere. Edit: of the three you showcased, I've only played a G&L Tribute, and it was the Special model with their P90 style pickups. I didn't play it amplified, though. I loved how it felt, and it had a great transparent green finish. I just want to see you try an Xaviere because they're cheap and supposed to punch way above their weight class.

I got a Sire T7. The neck is amazing. It's a great modding platform. The neck looks great, and the body looks pretty good. Throw some new hardware and electronics in it and you got a custom shop level telecaster for $1000.

I'm blown away by my Maybach Teleman T-54....nitro finish....fat neck😜😎🎸🤘🎸

I had an older Korean made G&L Tribute. Well made but didn’t do much for me. Guy I sold it to got back to me a few days later to say how much he loved it though. My one and only tele is a Paoletti leather series tele bought 2 years ago. Didn’t go into the store to buy it but I didn’t like, at all, the guitar I went to check out and buy. Tried a Silver Sky which I liked and probably would have bought if I had not tried the Paoletti. Love at first strum and it’s still my favourite (and most expensive) guitar. I own 4 Fenders and 3 Squiers but to this day (only been playing 4 years) I never played a Fender Tele until the George Harrison Rosewood tele a few months ago.

Played the others but what gets loaded on the bus is a Fender Custom Red Mahogany twisted Tele and a Player Plus Nashville with maple fretboard. The others for various reasons for me did not make the cut. For S styles a Fender 60’s Custom I picked up used and a PRS Silver Sky are all I need. On the Teles it is not one thing that keeps me going back to Fender just a whole host of things combined, just feel right.

I've watched your deep dives on all three and wondered which one you preferred. Last year I came close to buying the pretty purple PT Special to get the best of both Tele bridge and P-90, but went instead with another slab guitar an LP Special with two P-90s (on a sale) since I love the bridge P-90 tone probably more than I love a Tele bridge tone. I think the PT Special could be awesome with a mini humbucker in the neck so I may yet get one for modding.

PT special is the best. It has the arm cut, natural wood grain, the P90 - which is bigger and heavier than puny vintage single coils.

I highly recommend the Shi Jie TVL model. It is a faithful representation of the Fender Telecaster with a bit of a custom-shop vibe to it. I love my TVL and STE (strat model.) They are worth every penny.

Excellent choices. I have G&L and Schecter TEle's and love them. Def better than any Mexican Fenders Best Regards

Of all the Tele inspired guitars currently around, I would like to try the latest Reverend Greg Koch model or the original Gristlemaster 👍

I've got a G&L USA Fullerton guitar and it's pretty much flawless in terms of construction, tone, comfort - everything really. I've my eye on a G&L Tribute ASAT Special purely for the jumbo MFDs, they're amazing. Big Fender fan too

I really like the look of the Godin. But for sure my favorite non-fender tele would be a G&L Asat

The Schecter has a beautiful aesthetic, love the stain choice on that.

@landon have you checked out the Charvel Teles with the fishman pickups? GAS’ing real hard for one of those

Sire makes awesome Tele-style

Just purchased a new left-handed Fender Am Pro II. The slinkiest feeling guitar I've ever played! Got to admit that Schecter is really wild! Would LOVE to see you check out a Larrivée Baker T. They're up in your neck of the woods... Any love for Larrivée?? Thanks for the great content, Landon!! 🙏

Landon try telecaster new fender player with Floyd rose tremolo awesome kit!

Yes, the PT Rocks👍

Got the G&L… neck is chunky and glassy smooth and tone is rich

I recently got a custom made Tele style guitar from a little company in Colorado and it's freaking sweet. Birds eye maple neck with an Ebony fretboard, I'm really digging it.

I have 4 teles and looking at one more the JV in the fire mist. Now to get everyone riled up, is it still a Tele if it's a set neck?

G&L Tribute is the unsung hero of Tele World! I wouldn't have any other Tele. Love my George & Leo! My buddy Rich loves his Godin though.

I have a G&L ASAT Classic, made in the Fullerton shop, and I'd take it over a Fender Tele any day.

I’m personally awaiting the introduction of the fatline tele, pretty sure it will be a winner.

I know I'm late to the party on this one lol But the Reverend Pete Anderson t signature model , for the price is a great value

I love you Brandon ❤️

My favourite guitar, too. Obviously. 🙂 Godin makes really nice guitars. I have a beautiful Godin Velocity which I like a lot, so I am tempted to pick the Godin, but I would go for the G&L. I think their guitars are still underrated. My G&L Legacy is a wonderful instrument, and I would love to get my hands on a US-made G&L Tele.

Of the three, my favorite is my own custom made Stratocaster.

G&L, quality is great and how can you beat Leo Fender at his own creation.

I actually traded my Schecter PT Pro for an Epiphone SG Standard '61 and a Strat I'll be turning into a baritone. The Schecter was incredibly well built, but it just wasn't my style. The neck felt too stiff and the pups (American Z's) were definitely more geared toward metal. I'm also a big Tele guy, but I'll stick with my Fenders and custom builds (which will always have Fender MIM necks - I just LOVE them).

My first instinct is to say the Godin because I am Canadian and I know they make brilliant guitars. But...I think I would go for the G&L. I have a 2001 G&L Legacy strat that is easily my favourite guitar. But....yes another but...I already have a Fender Deluxe Nashville Tele which I also really love. This is very a complex issue that can really only be solved by owning them ALL!!!

A great tele to review...larry carlton sire t7..

Pls do check out and review Sire T7 Tele-style guitar. Definitely worth a try. And then may be do a comparison with any of these

I owned a Mex Fender Tele, a 50s Classic Vibe Tele, and an SX Vintage Series Tele. They all looked identical. The Fender was the loudest. The Classic Vibe was the sweetest. The SX was louder than the Classic Vibe, but not as loud as the Fender. But...not far behind either. For a fraction of the price. I sold the Fender and the Classic Vibe, and kept the SX. No kidding...try one out. Once theyve been set up properly, they are really decent, giggable, guitars. For under 200 bucks. Put aside your snobbery...and try an SX Vintage Series Tele.

I like the colour of the Schecter the most.

Absolutely loved the sound of the Schecter, and I thought it looked pretty dope too. Dope, not dopey, just to be clear.

Definitely a G&L guy but just cannot get into the ASAT Classic neck, much prefer the Modern neck feel from their other guitars. To me it's a great value nonetheless

I have an "89 dollar" Grote. That I put SD pots and a fender switch in, locking tuners and brass saddles. Then did the fret work and so on and for less than 500 dollars it has better specs than a Fender American Strat "technically" not saying it's a better guitar. Just cost a lot less to have a good one. If you are willing to re work it you can buy a cheap guitar and make it amazing. I do it all the time. :D Rock on Landon you're awesome. I like the Schechter's by the way.

What about Offset TeleCasters?...and do you call them TeleMaster, or Jazzcaster?

I m'y télé style was Peavey génération with humbucker and piezo it sound really but been sold! and in the past 20years Buy a lot of Godin! for Good affordable made in America Canada! ,for me is Godin stadium HT Nice télé style for 889$ t Canadian $ the more i watch and lesson to télé thank Nice vidéo! Landon!

The Weight Watchers.... "Chubby line" ... Lol !

You almost had me looking up fatline telecasters lol

I'm struggling to decide. Fender telecaster is on sale, and I could get an American deluxe with noiseless pups, locking tuners, compound radius neck at for $400 off regular price through GC, and get rewards for using my gear card. I could pay cash, but why miss out on the rewards? Or just get the $700 Schecter that looks great and has great reviews?

Do you know how many times I've almost bought that godin but wanted to learn how to pronounce it first...

Why not check out the Gordon Smith Classic T

I'm a Sg man both Gibson and Epiphone...the Epiphone modern figured Custom and prophecy Model Sgs are every bit Gibson equal..I know the Gibson boys don't like hearing that but it's time for them to come into reality...

Gonna buy Joe Duplantiers Charvel Tele. Really weird that he didn’t do fender signature ;)

I'm still waiting for the deep dive of the Belly-Cut Modern Thin-line Tele.

I love Schecters. Next PT you check out, get a set neck. The contoured heel on mine is what sold me when I played it.

I like the G&L. Gives me Jerry Cantrell vibes.

Hahaha! Can't wait to see a Fatline Tele!

I'm a Tele guy but I prefer the shorter Gibson scale of 24.75". Have you ever tried a conversion neck on a Tele?

Godin "Use" to be a great value.

How would you stack the Sire T7 against this group now that you’ve played it?

YOUR ARE A COMEDIAN. WHEN IS YOUR NEXT STANDUP

1:50 imma be honest Landon, i much prefer the tones on your X/Y sound comparison samples,...A/B comparison tests have been done to death

not trying T-model from Aria pro II?? i heard they're good

I was wondering if you have already made a video reviewing the basic model of a Sawtooth Telecaster or would you consider reviewing one? I value your opinion and I enjoy your channel as well. Thank you for your consideration. Craig A-Z Music Haven ( My KZfaq channel where I discuss vinyl CD’s and cassettes at times)

Would you put the Vola Vasti on this list too?

I tried the Godin based mostly on your review. I hated it. Couldn't get on with the neck, it was so skinny and had such a thin nut!

Yea you literally realsed this video after me buying my fender Tele see life

I've got a G&L ASAT and it's a bitchin guitar.

The Godin is $1100? Holy crap that's a price hike. I swear 2 months ago they were around $800. I was thinking of getting one because my Godin Session Strat has the best feeling neck I've ever played and the fret work is amazing. I sold my Player Tele because no matter what I did I kept having fret sprout and found it uncomfortable to play. The Tele body just dug into my body and arm. But the thing never went out of tune. I feel like the Godin's were really good for the money. But idk for $1100. The paint on my Godin Session is fading quickly and the body dents with a light touch but damn is it a dream to play. I'm conflicted.

G&L Pups are hotter(!) in person. They do not chime like a Fender single coil. Make no mistake. Schecter- 14" radius comparted to a Telecaster 9.5 radius. BIG difference, and the neck is super thinner. If you play a Tele now- this thing will wear your hand out. Believe me. I really want a PT Fastback. Lasted 2 days playing out. Big "nope" here. Godin. Hear nothing but good things. Never seen one here in the S/E USA though.

Anyone played the PT Special and a Sire t7? I'm stuck, what should I buy??

Great video ! And your love for Radiohead. Saw them at Glastonbury in 97 . Wow what gig !!

Only the American Teles miss the mark, it would seem. My MIM Standard sounds way better than any American Standard that I’ve played. I really wish that the treble bleed was standard on all Teles, though

Just bought a tele last week. It arrives tomorrow. You were too late.

Mr. Bailey, you need to try a Nash T-63. Warning, you'll never go back to anything else.

Very shocked to not see a Glarry in here...

G&L is now my favourite after fenders multi piece body experience. No longer a new fender fan.

parlez vous godin, oui oui🤘

Let’s argue about which one makes us happiest to play. I haven’t tried any of them so I’ll defer to your opinion.

So you were joking about buying the custom shop? I just got a 52 heavy relic with nocaster pickups. I feel robbed now. Seriously, it is much better than the Mexican made player-I actually like my Chinese made Harley Benton fake rosewood copy more than the Mexican Tele. And normally I like Mexican more than Chinese, but hamburger and fries American wins today.

How’s those bass lessons goin’? 😉

Sire T7.

Suhr classic T

This guy is funny

Too late, Landon, I already bought a Fender tele. You should have piped up earlier.

Get a Looper on the go and get some backing tracks going Landon, cut loose bro.

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