My Masterbuilt Tele is "Technically" a Knock Off | 2020 Fender Crew Nation Telecaster Review + Demo

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0:09 - Triple Feature!
0:23 - Crew Nation Listings + Story
0:56 - The Charity Guitars Overview
4:14 - The "Unwanted" Guitars
4:53 - Unboxing the Crew Nation Telecaster
8:38 - Why These Masterbuilts Are Special (Behind the Scenes
9:26 - What is Crew Nation?
9:51 - Beauty Shots + Fender's Description
12:38 - Inside Look
20:13 - Tone Demo
23:25 - Final Thoughts
24:58 - Blacklight Test
25:23 - Case + Candy
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The ultimate reason why I see these 5 masterbuilts becoming highly collectible and sought after one day is simply because these are Fender Custom Shop Official "Knockoff" Homebrew "Partscasters." They weren't actually made in the custom shop! But They were made in the homes of 2 master builders each while they were away due to the Global Pandemic Shut Downs. For example - this was was a collective group effort between Yuriy Shishkov and his old apprentice / now-masterbuilder himself Kyle McMillin. This telecaster was personally worked on by both of them in their private homes. You can't say that for all masterbuilt guitars! It gives them more of a boutique vibe.
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@Trog 4 жыл бұрын

Quite the conundrum! Built outside of Fender by 2 Master Builders and officially sold by Fender. An "Official Knockoff" if I've ever seen one! You can donate to Crew Nation here: www.livenationentertainment.com/crewnation/ reverb.com/item/34375569-video-2020-fender-crew-nation-masterbuilt-telecaster-yuiry-shishkov-kyle-mcmillen?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=Trogly All Net-Proceeds from the Sale of This Tele will also be donated directly to Crew Nation

@sydrose13 4 жыл бұрын

Well done, and class act move. Nice to see honest people in the guitar biz. Thanks for the vid.

@kaicho8888 4 жыл бұрын

I am very impressed by your generosity, Austin. It's the best Trogly's Guitar Show! You restored my confidence in the good in humanity! You're a gem in life!

@judgeguywilliams8064 4 жыл бұрын

I think it is ugly

@hkguitar1984 4 жыл бұрын

@Tobias B. I dunno, that lick does allow us to hear how the pickups sound with muted strumming. It's just a demo and not a talent contest. Also, that muted strumming shows that guitar has "Gristle" as Greg Kock would say!

@surfthejapstrat7010 4 жыл бұрын

HK Guitar Koch

@thr3ddy 4 жыл бұрын

The figuring on that redwood burl top cap is absolutely insane.

@dzrkbonkerz9092 4 жыл бұрын

It looks like Kobe beef

@russellzauner 4 жыл бұрын

Check Shishkov on IG, LOTS of badass guitar builds and other content.

@evilcowboy 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very generous thing you did and that is very commendable. It's not every day a person would drop that kind of money and for it to be for charity and then try to sell it for the same charity is some next level integrity. We need more people like you in the world.

@IlNeige 4 жыл бұрын

“It looks like an Eelektross.” Rockstar Trogly wants to battle?

@themorrigan1312 4 жыл бұрын

Right?? When he said that, I was shocked, like, this man knows Pokémon?? And semi-recent Pokémon, at that??

@TheMurdockMurderz 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@OfBronzeandBlaze 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, your editing has definitely moved up a notch

@pirateking2959 4 жыл бұрын

What he said... + the B roll shots have been really great too. Well done Austin.

@tommyroseguitar4557 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed, that’s where getting some trusted help pays off! Way to step up, Trogly!

@Chandlr 4 жыл бұрын

@@tommyroseguitar4557 Pretty sure he still does it all himself. Hardest working guitar guy on youtube haha

@tommyroseguitar4557 4 жыл бұрын

Roboham89 - musta misheard him last vid or so that he had some assistance, especially the way he’s been churning them out lately.

@Trog 4 жыл бұрын

Just to clear things up - the 100k unboxing episode was edited by an outside company as a trial run. This was my editing as are nearly all but 2 other videos at this time

@thehark6247 4 жыл бұрын

as one of the "crew" that is normally employed in the industry, i can tell you that following your donation would be wise due to the fact that 90 % of the charitable intent collected, gets squandered on those that do not have the need and those that are greed stricken.

@baileypawsplays1047 4 жыл бұрын

This is my new favorite guitar channel. I've been lurking for a few months. I love the content sir. Thank you.

@rufarotatira4096 4 жыл бұрын

This Chanel is so underated & it offers great content featuring great guitars which u will never see anywhere else. Love your content good sir, all the way from South Africa.

@kbowen2251 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video for a great cause! Really glad that you were able to demo and show off the true mastery that is in a masterbuilt guitar!

@jeremiahMc11 4 жыл бұрын

A Troggly custom shop order for Fender and Gibson would be a really awesome episode/series

@blood_red_sinnamon_official 4 жыл бұрын

Hey trogly i love your channel man! I've been a subscriber for 2 years. You helped identify guitars and taught me alot about guitars. Thanks man keep up the work!

@chanceklippstein 4 жыл бұрын

Love this episode. My only issue with the guitar was when you pulled off the pickguard that spot where the finish didnt stick looked so out of place on a guitar this nice. I mean maybe they thought nobody would take the pickguard off but still on a 15000 $ masterbuilt guitar I think missing something like that is wrong.

@hkguitar1984 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm sure their resources at home were limited as compared to the actual Custom Shop. I agree with you though, putting the pickgaurd over that finish blem sounds like something I'd do!

@alabamahebrew 4 жыл бұрын

The issue with a burl top is that it is actually sort of bad wood to begin with. You have to be careful with it other wise it can be a real headache to work with. More than like what happened there is as they were building the guitar that chunk fell out and there's really not much you can do about it other than starting over or putting a pickguard on it.

@dommadonia9207 4 жыл бұрын

I would of put another gem in and covered it up. That would of been a nice surprise!

@russellzauner 4 жыл бұрын

clear epoxy would stabilize it and even though it's a tiny pickguard it's in the right spot and it's replaceable to keep you from burrowing into wood, especially softer or inconsistently grained wood like some types of burl or spalting.

@Xalor69 4 жыл бұрын

Burl comes from cutting through knots. That spot is a knot that fell out, and they filled it in, but it wouldn't take finish. That pick guard is gorgeous, as is the burl top. Consummate professionals to be able to take a flaw and cover it and have the result look better than if the flaw wasn't there.

@robertw1871 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like measuring a fifteen thousand dollar chunk of wood with a 12 dollar pair of calipers lol 😂

@hkguitar1984 4 жыл бұрын

It's no surprise that is one of the best sounding Telecasters you've reviewed (IMHO). Dang I'm loving the fret work on that neck, each fret looks perfect!

@1973larryrichardson 4 жыл бұрын

That is absolutely one of the best sounding Tele's I have ever heard. Those pickups are amazing. And the guitar is beautiful.

@gordonpenny1842 4 жыл бұрын

I liked the sound (your playing is very good) and it looks amazing. Great video. If I had the moola, I’d invest in it. A one off, beautiful trim and signed all over, can’t go wrong! Thanks Trogly, another fantastic episode!

@kocherpm 4 жыл бұрын

What a work of art! Congrats on an awesome purchase and charity participation to boot.

@rayzberg 4 жыл бұрын

Trogly, you might wanna write to Fender and claim that disc string tree that they mentioned in the description but forgot to install:)))

@russellzauner 4 жыл бұрын

Hit up Shishkov on IG, most of the builders there respond - I follow them and they respond to comments, too. I've asked several luthiers questions on IG; they're all pretty much completely interactive with fans/customers.

@ertugrulkaraduman5008 4 жыл бұрын

@New New Milo The tension is not a problem for the guitar.. the string tree even adds more downward pressure = more tension.

@Trog 4 жыл бұрын

The ending part of the description was mixed in with the Tamo Strat. I just read it word for word to poke some fun at this tele being called a strat. I don’t believe this was ever meant to have a string tree

@Coppertunes 4 жыл бұрын

@New New Milo Modern tuners, they'll be staggered eliminating the need for a string tree. Strings trees make no difference regards string tension.

@michaeltyler1834 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Austin messed up everyone by jokingly reading off the mixed up description. I'm assuming the tuning machines are staggered like the Eric Johnson Strat (Best strategy for the $$ period) and therefore eliminate those half-assed designed catch points known as string trees. Which aren't for tension btw... just to make sure the skinny strings stay in the nut slots where they belong.

@joermnyc 4 жыл бұрын

Good on Fender and you for supporting out of work live crew members. Gotta put “The Load Out” by Jackson Browne on at full volume for them.

@javiervv9095 4 жыл бұрын

When you said “let’s throw it on the bench” I instinctively yelled “don’t touch it!!!!” at the screen 😆

@adamd.6698 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to witness this!

@modergav 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately i can't buy ime of those i'm swampped in bills but i loved the charity and made some contribution to them. Hope this Tele finds a very generous and nice home as well.

@juneau.bandca 4 жыл бұрын

Aw man I wish I had 20,000 but I’m stilling willing to donate privately.

@Trog 4 жыл бұрын

You can do so here! www.livenationentertainment.com/crewnation/

@bryanwolfbird 4 жыл бұрын

@@Trog Trogly, keep this one for the museum, You WILL REGRET SELLING THIS.

@gabemots5200 4 жыл бұрын

@@bryanwolfbird it would be nice to see it but I think charity is worth it

@RechargingBatteries 4 жыл бұрын

Insane guitar and lovely video. As someone eyeing up the idea of building guitars this is absolutely incredible

@wadeguidry6675 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the green felt in the neck pickup cavity. It's a very nice touch.

@michaeltyler1834 4 жыл бұрын

You can tell Yuri Shishkov's work from a mile away. I could tell it from the thumbnail. Though your definition of which one is fanciest is a little off in my opinion. Burled redwood top with silver filigree, inlaid emeralds (or what appear to be emeralds), and engraved parts... all by Yuri and his apprentice. Okay so you just said in the video that it's green diopside crystals and diamonds, an WHOA that upclose image of the neck was SICK. That redwood burl looks like an old worn piece of leather, and that extremely well placed piece of green felt around the pickup really make this thing give off the aura of a handmade antique single shot rifle or over and under shotgun by Holland&Holland or any of the top makers. I feel thats what they were kind of going for. It would be cool as hell to see some blueing or case hardening on some of the hardware. Also I hope everyone takes a moment to stare and appreciate what they did with the pickguard. They could've easily done something with the pick guard that would've greatly detracted from the custom feel and overall cohesiveness of this amazing work of art, but instead they pulled out their hats an elegantly understated design and placement for the guard that honestly deserves a tip of the cap. A true work of art! Thanks for documenting this one. They left out the disc string tree.

@ricmel8008 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, I am definitely going to build my own telecaster. "Master built by me" I must add.

@noseyparker6622 4 жыл бұрын

If you sourced the very best parts money can buy you would still have trouble spending more than $1500.....$15,000? nah

@davegallagher7428 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Tele! Good man for supporting a good charity 😎

@yopeople70 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with that neck pickup, it sounds insane.

@RealCheechWizard 4 жыл бұрын

This one sounds awesome! I'm hearing tight fresh waves out from those pickups.

@danieljalle739 4 жыл бұрын

Esa telecaster es una verdadera obra de arte,congratulations to de master!

@perr5544 4 жыл бұрын

nice nice nice, thanks for buying and showing us this beauty......love

@thesnapperkeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Wow the neck on the MasterBuilt Tele is crazy beautiful

@billr9125 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you went for it!! Great video

@avifuellas4736 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video nice job on not scratching it, hope you can tell us about that counterfit slash snakepit

@thejkyle 4 жыл бұрын

I’d hang on to this one for a while, I think it’s only going up in price.

@randomisus8711 3 жыл бұрын

i love seeing that those pickups were finished on my 16th birthday!

@johnhenfrey5936 4 жыл бұрын

A truly stunning Guitar Austin. I sincerely hope you get the price you want, really nice gesture from yourself, to give your profit to Charity.

@jimmyjames2022 4 жыл бұрын

Great find! Well done its a gorgeous piece. I guess with the house paid off you have some equity for documenting pricey works of guitar art. Posterity thanks you.

@fredvanderlinden8908 4 жыл бұрын

Good Job Austin. Keep up the good work.

@user-jy3jm9jh3t 4 жыл бұрын

That is a fantastic sounding and looking tele

@thinkingape7655 4 жыл бұрын

That Tele “partscaster” is epic! I agree, the headstock sticker is way cheesy. BTW, That was a really cool riff at the end 🤘

@alabamahebrew 4 жыл бұрын

I love that top it almost looks like it's made out of leather. The neck? Well, let's just say that the neck is amazingly beautiful! Nice looking guitar, hopefully you are able to sell it for the $20k price and get even more added to that charity.

@defectivetoaster7713 4 жыл бұрын

I usually don’t like the really extravagant custom shop builds but the dark burl top really looks like aged tanned leather and the 12th fret inlay look really pretty

@clarkbabin9799 4 жыл бұрын

The tamostrat looks awsome. Bet it would look wild in blue or a light green and blue combination.

@noname1st139 4 жыл бұрын

that fender Stratocaster with the tiger stripe fretboard was my favourite, some of them were reasonably priced in all fairness, whoever got them got collectable pieces now I guess And can ask a premium selling price if you need to sell them,1 of a kind is a cool attribute for collecting

@michaeltyler1834 4 жыл бұрын

Never underestimate the classy-ness of green felt combined with fine wood! BTW they engrave their own stuff at the Custom Shop usually.

@tonepilot 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a really beautiful guitar and a great charity to support.

@TheRaulbot 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this man!

@AkiraSpectrum 4 жыл бұрын

wow that is an absolutely gorgeous guitar!!!

@angelic_slayer 4 жыл бұрын

Fender should reach out to you to do videos for their special guitars. Otherwise we really would never know from a crappy photo on the fender website how beautiful these type of instruments are. Nice work.

@chrisgrabowski2678 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to stay positive. I like the back and sides of the body a lot. I like the look of the two knobs. I love the ash tray bridge cover! I too wonder if that was not done by Fender. (If you need to hear any legitimate negatives, let me know) ha ha

@Masterfighterx 4 жыл бұрын

The ''Flame'' in the neck is the side of the Birds Eye.

@justgonnagetbetter1037 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, not my style of guitar (if I owned one) but, this one is just cool and special in all the right ways. Good choice!

@leestriplin554 4 жыл бұрын

Where are you Trogly!!! Hope you are okay man. A day without a trogly episode isnt normal anymore. Love you brother. Hope all is good. Rock stars watch you dude hehe

@Bob-Whiting 4 жыл бұрын

VERY nice! I must agree with you tho, it should definitely have gloss up top. Face of body AND headstock to camo the waterslide decal and the satin everywhere else. Dig it. And jsmi4190 is absolutely right bro, your editing is WAY up.

@liorauf 4 жыл бұрын

WOW what an amazing craftsmanship 🤘🏻❤️

@loumonte658 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding bridge pickup.

@277southtombob 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve played a couple of the Paisley signature Teles and they’re just feather light. I think they have paulownia bodies, they’re nearly neck heavy. They sound very good, nearly like light swamp ash and are definitely good for those who like lightweight guitars.

@nickyzaguirre8304 3 жыл бұрын

Fender does custom etch those ashtray bridge covers at the factory on some of the machines that have been there since Leo fender opened the doors

@_SWLW 4 жыл бұрын

And I thought my masterbuilt birds eye strat neck was crazy... This one is next level!

@hkguitar1984 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that guitar is beautiful considering it's Garage Built! What an awesome guitar for an awesome Charity. Congrats Austin. 1st Masterbuilt Fender is made by TWO (2) Builders! No point in going small, if you're going to be a bear be a Grizzly!

@Punki001 4 жыл бұрын

What a great guitar. i love it. Thx for mm and kg.

@thenut1212 4 жыл бұрын

That freakin axe sounds as good as it looks! Congrats to whoever has the bank to take that thing home.

@RaxFx 4 жыл бұрын

how can you tell how good it sounds? the playing hardly shows off its qualities

@midnighthour4299 4 жыл бұрын

Putting a plate on the back of the scratchplate is a common thing with some builders, to add extra support to stop warping or movement of the scratchplate.

@russellzauner 4 жыл бұрын

They kept the pickguard small to cover up as little as possible of that beautiful wood, it also keeps you from tearing into the top and if it wears you can replace it easily, preserving the integrity of the base instrument.

@BarryPoogy 4 жыл бұрын

Nice editing! Best playing yet and I think the guitar sounds great. Maybe Garth Brooks or Vince Gill will go for it?

@chrisggoodwin777 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I try not to be too negative these days, but I think that case is super underwhelming for a guitar of that magnitude... The inside looks great, but I agree with you; it'd have been nice if they did something more special for such a unique build. Having said that, though I'm not a Tele fan, I love the woods chosen! They look so good! I am a major burl fan, and I also like the pickup selector switch.

@e.jakubgiron9760 4 жыл бұрын

Ah yes the Trogly Trifecta for today

@franciscandie8570 4 жыл бұрын

Sick guitar bro! Damn!

@TylerFromKansas 4 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie. That dual nature of the neck....birdseye/flame...thats awesome. You get both for your money.

@jasonshackelford6329 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great and looks better and for charity to booyt. Good luck on the resale. I am sure it wont last long!

@DavidMorales008 4 жыл бұрын

looks nice sounds awesome

@sterlingtimberhide3877 4 жыл бұрын

The neck pickup pocket doesn't have felt in it, it's called flocking. You coat the cavity with a glue, then there's this puffing tool that uses air to puff the fibers at the glue. Let it set up a couple minutes and blow out the fibers that didn't stick and you're done. That's why you can see Yuri's stamp- there is no solid piece of anything over it so the flocking fibers conform to the stamp.

@daleonov 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video! Amazing craftsmanship. That being said, didn't like how it sounds, especially on bridge pickup. But those guitars aren't made for playing anyway, so I guess it's a good way to explore exotic materials and ideas without being limited by guitar having to sound "right".

@dyzastrus5450 4 жыл бұрын

Burl looks best in natural oil finish. High gloss would be too much. The green stuff in the pickup cavity is green flock. There is a process called flocking where you spray an adhesive down, then blow the flock (green stuff) into the cavity onto the adhesive. Flock comes in many colors. Process is used often in furniture building. I think it looks best with the pick guard as well. I wasn’t sure about the shape at first, then it grew on me.

@jimcarter6669 4 жыл бұрын

That tele is awesome!

@MrMisterock 4 жыл бұрын

One of the rubber grommets from the neck pickup is split and it doesn't spring up the pickup anymore. You should have asked them for a replacement.

@joshfritz8352 4 жыл бұрын

You should give a Squire Classic Vibe 70s Stat a shot. I just bought one and I am thoroughly impressed. It would be interesting to hear your opinion...

@artcamp7 4 жыл бұрын

everyone of those Josephina pickups I've heard has sounded amazing.

@papasmamas1 4 жыл бұрын

Some Fenders have such a good work on design, something that Gibson sometimes lacks, Fender make much crazier designs than Gibson, and the goods are stunning, and Im a Gibson player over Fenders.

@asynk8728 4 жыл бұрын

Once again, you're awesome.

@sgtmac62 4 жыл бұрын

This not a playing guitar Trog. It is a work of art. Mean to be a show piece. Beautiful.

@bigmikeyz0071 4 жыл бұрын

Dang that korina start was awesome.

@metalmig 4 жыл бұрын

that one really catch my eye!

@alexandreferreira6049 4 жыл бұрын

Man... It's so beautiful!

@MatthewScottmusic 4 жыл бұрын

Trogly dropping 15k on a tele

@jaysison6987 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, finally saw you here. Nice SG!

@DDE_ADDICT 4 жыл бұрын

that is stunning

@achimdg6335 4 жыл бұрын

So let's hope to see the boxing of this one pretty soon!

@mindfall82 4 жыл бұрын

Ron Thorn is the man! Such a humble dude and master builder!✌

@larrylehman751 4 жыл бұрын

I love the wood work on it but at that price I will admire it from afar way afar away

@shaunw9270 4 жыл бұрын

I especially like that neck . Btw, the engraving is normally done by the Custom Shop themselves to my knowledge.

@overtonesnteatime198 4 жыл бұрын

Its good without a pick guard. Also i cringed when you pulled it apart omg did I. LoL

@hkguitar1984 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, gotta be careful cause things can and do happen. That said, he's pulled guitars apart before that cost a lot more than $15K. The thing is, how many chances do you get to look under the hood on a guitar like that. I would 100% take it apart too!

@charlesbranch4120 4 жыл бұрын

I almost did, but then I remembered the Tony Iommi (sp.?) and then I didn't feel so bad.

@briano.5746 4 жыл бұрын

I built a Tele not long ago and bought a pickguard for it during the build. Then didn't use it because the wood was too nice to cover.

@chrisforever1255 4 жыл бұрын

I really have a deep respect for Fender, although my fingers never get familiar with the scale of their fretboards. For me personally the "Gibson-Scale" is more comfortable. It´s my "fault". Anyway - this Tele is really BEAUTIFUL! If you look at the details its sure worth the money! Thanks a lot for showing us this great guitar! Greetings from Germany