ZachK
Ronda Rousey Fanboy
So my birthday was on Monday (Dec 22, yay for late birthdays !), and my parents went above and beyond and got me something I've always wanted.
A Jim Root Tele.
I've been gassing over this guitar for years, and I finally have one. It may be a Squier, but goddamn, this thing is a tank. Review after pics / sound clips.
Also a thousand pardons for the iPotato pictures. The weather has SUCKED the last few days
First time outta the case
Inaugural cleaning/restringing
Soundzzz: Spent little time recording this, figured I'd just get it done and once I have an actual piece ready post that, but here's a basic rundown
[SC]https://soundcloud.com/zacharyk/sets/jim-root-tele-tone-test[/SC]
If the SoundCloud Embed didn't work: https://soundcloud.com/zacharyk/sets/jim-root-tele-tone-test
Specs: Body Material: Mahogany Body Finish: Polyester Satin Matte Body Shape: Telecaster®
Neck Material: Maple Neck Finish: Polyester Satin Matte Neck Shape: Modern "C" Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm) Fingerboard: Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm) Number of Frets: 22 Fret Size: Jumbo String Nut: Synthetic Bone Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm) Position Inlays: Parchment Dot Truss Rod Nut: 5 mm Hex Headstock: Artist Signature on Headstock Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Standard
Annnnnnnd review time:
Finish 10/10
Pros: It's white. I love white guitars. But for real, feels really nice, no deformations from the factory, no spots missed
Cons: Gets dirty real fast. But it's white, so I have to expect it.
Fretboard 8/10
Pros: Frets are nice and level, none popping out, seated nicely, no sharp edges. Also contoured heel. ....ing godsend.
Cons: Fretboard was dry as eff. Was a floor model, so I can't expect it to be well maintained. Rosewood could be a bit darker, but I may dye it black anyways so it's not a bother
Pickups/Tone 10/10
Pros: Bridge has plenty of bite, neck is nice and creamy.
Cons: Middle position sucks, but I never use it anyways, on anything ever. Gonna replace pups with EMG's at some point anyhow.
For being a Chinese Squier this guitar kicks major ass. Plays better than any other guitar I own, or have owned for that matter. Plays better than most Fenders I've ever played.
This one actually came from the factory in better shape than my Mexi Strat did. 100% my new go to axe. This is an absolutely beautiful instrument, and it sounds as mean as it looks.
Overall: 9/10
Also I'm told that this style of finish wears in a lot quicker than a gloss finish, is there any truth to this? If so, I'm even more stoked, I love worn in teles.
Thanks for viewing all, happy holidays!!
A Jim Root Tele.
I've been gassing over this guitar for years, and I finally have one. It may be a Squier, but goddamn, this thing is a tank. Review after pics / sound clips.
Also a thousand pardons for the iPotato pictures. The weather has SUCKED the last few days
First time outta the case
Inaugural cleaning/restringing
Soundzzz: Spent little time recording this, figured I'd just get it done and once I have an actual piece ready post that, but here's a basic rundown
[SC]https://soundcloud.com/zacharyk/sets/jim-root-tele-tone-test[/SC]
If the SoundCloud Embed didn't work: https://soundcloud.com/zacharyk/sets/jim-root-tele-tone-test
Specs: Body Material: Mahogany Body Finish: Polyester Satin Matte Body Shape: Telecaster®
Neck Material: Maple Neck Finish: Polyester Satin Matte Neck Shape: Modern "C" Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm) Fingerboard: Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm) Number of Frets: 22 Fret Size: Jumbo String Nut: Synthetic Bone Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm) Position Inlays: Parchment Dot Truss Rod Nut: 5 mm Hex Headstock: Artist Signature on Headstock Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Standard
Annnnnnnd review time:
Finish 10/10
Pros: It's white. I love white guitars. But for real, feels really nice, no deformations from the factory, no spots missed
Cons: Gets dirty real fast. But it's white, so I have to expect it.
Fretboard 8/10
Pros: Frets are nice and level, none popping out, seated nicely, no sharp edges. Also contoured heel. ....ing godsend.
Cons: Fretboard was dry as eff. Was a floor model, so I can't expect it to be well maintained. Rosewood could be a bit darker, but I may dye it black anyways so it's not a bother
Pickups/Tone 10/10
Pros: Bridge has plenty of bite, neck is nice and creamy.
Cons: Middle position sucks, but I never use it anyways, on anything ever. Gonna replace pups with EMG's at some point anyhow.
For being a Chinese Squier this guitar kicks major ass. Plays better than any other guitar I own, or have owned for that matter. Plays better than most Fenders I've ever played.
This one actually came from the factory in better shape than my Mexi Strat did. 100% my new go to axe. This is an absolutely beautiful instrument, and it sounds as mean as it looks.
Overall: 9/10
Also I'm told that this style of finish wears in a lot quicker than a gloss finish, is there any truth to this? If so, I'm even more stoked, I love worn in teles.
Thanks for viewing all, happy holidays!!
