Man, I totally agree. I fell in love with them almost instantly - they add a really cool character to the 72 RI
@paulvash
Жыл бұрын
Wow, very surprised by how well the stock Vintera sounds. I tried not to watch the vid and just listen to the samples and every time I loved a sound it was with that '70s Vintera. Might have to try one out. Thanks for the video!
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching! yeah the Vintera holds its own for sure.
@maraviyoso8473
3 ай бұрын
I own that Vintera. Amazing guitar
@Kurtis-Schubert
2 жыл бұрын
This is super helpful. Love my 75th anniversary Vintera Road Worn so much. I can't imagine changing anything on it.
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Glad you found it helpful! The Vintera is great :) they each kind of have their own place
@josecarlosturner
Жыл бұрын
I have the same road worn, I've changed the Humbuckers for the new Cunife and pots to 1meg like the originals 72, maybe you wanna do the same 🤭
@theycallmejpj
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I upgraded from a squire with Seymour Duncan p90s to the American pro 2 (and same colour). I’m glad you talked not just sounds but also the FEEL which I think is super important and I love how comfortable the American pro 2 is to play
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it was helpful! Yeah, that’s the first thing I noticed about the Am Pro II - how comfy the neck was ; it’s honestly the nicest / most expensive Fenders I’ve owned and the feel definitely stands out. Glad you’re enjoying yours!
@Jay-bw3fl
Жыл бұрын
Wow great comparison. I know I’m late to the comments but have you played a kingfish tele deluxe yet and if so what are you thoughts on it compared to these?
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I haven’t had a chance to try the Kingfish - would be a good addition to the comparison!
@Batessi_
Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on the neck‘a for these guitars? I’m wanting a Tele Deluxe but prefer thinner necks and have found some of their new Modern C’s to feel too thick.
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
Hey! Hard to really share an opinion as it's pretty subjective, but I personally find them comfortable. The Am Pro II with its compound radius definitely has a different feel than the other two, but they're all quite nice to me, but also very familiar as I tend to play this style neck on many of my guitars. I wouldn't call any of them "thin".
@jimmyjames2022
2 жыл бұрын
Late to the party but asking a question. So you're in favour of the tone of the AlNiCo magnets in the wide range pups in the Vintera 70s Deluxe but not the original CuNIFe magnets in the Original wide range pups? Have you tried the reissued CuNiFe pickups? I'm curious cause some demos I've heard of the reissued CuNiFes are they are awesome. I've seen teardowns of the Vintera WRHB pickups and they are the original sized bobbin and design just with AlNiCo magnets. Any of the lower tier WRHB are simply regular sized humbuckers with wax spacers under the fancy cover.
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for the note. I’ll start by clarifying: I found the Vintera pickups much more clear and dynamic than what I remember the early 2000s MIM Tele Deluxes to sound like. I simply haven’t played the new CuNiFe Fender WRHBs but have also heard great reviews of them. The original 70s wide ranges (only played a pair in a vintage Starcaster) sounded phenomenal, so no beef with the originals there either.
@southsidesteve01
Жыл бұрын
I like your balanced and sensible approach with reviews such as this although ultimately I think people generally still sometimes struggle to decide what to get but I just like the way you present your stuff. I'm now an elderly dude with many guitars although only one Tele (52 Vintage Reissue) but - pickups aside - I personally really like the look of the white Professional 11 and the tone switching mechanism (coil tapping) as it provides a wide variety of tonal options. Plus the cluster of a vol / tone for each pickup just looks cool (to me), particularly on the white model as I already have a small number of 'sunburst' guitars. Whilst I'm not convinced that the Am Pro 11 had the overall best sounds / tones, from my perspective it is much more attractive, even if I was to end up swapping out the pups. Along with the 'sculptured' back, it just looks cool and attractive to me. My only 'doubt' _might_ be the pickups but in the long run that's not an insurmountable problem, but gee I love the colour of the instrument and the nice maple neck. Anyway, cheers. (Australia)
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, thanks for the kind words and thoughtful comment!
@timholtguitar6999
2 жыл бұрын
Am Pro has the best feature set, but tonally, I much preferred the other two Teles.
@Elfwingson
2 жыл бұрын
REALLY good and VERY helpful vid and comparison, mate!I allready decided on which one I will buy. Also; love that you just didn’t went full on od/dist-pedals and went with the clean ambience sounds/pedals. Again very helpful! Thanks-a-bunch!👍🏼
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! thanks so much for checking it out.
@Renav21
Жыл бұрын
In terms of pickup sounds, would you recommend the Vintera or the 72' RI? As you said the Vintera felt a little darker
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
The Vintera pickups feel more refined and compelling than my memory of the older 72 RI stock pickups
@xNimrod97x
10 ай бұрын
I know this is 2 years old but I’m trying to decide between 2 tele deluxes (and a sterling stingray) Which would you go for if you didn’t have one? 72 classic or vintera?
@AmbientEndeavors
10 ай бұрын
There is something about the 72 RI I h e that just always feels so comfortable and inviting, like a home base. The neck feels amazing, and it’s one of those guitars that always is in tune even when I come back to it. I’d have to pick it. But there is nothing wrong with the Vintera either tbh.
@pow9186
Жыл бұрын
It was a very informative and informative video. It was very helpful around the purchase. thank you.
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tekkau2
2 жыл бұрын
OMG the clean sound come from Neck pu are so incredible ! Well played , man!
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@fuller4fam120
2 жыл бұрын
love this video it helped me decide. In order to put the lollartrons in you needed a new pickguard right? where did you find one with standard humbucker sized routes? I am wondering if the MIM Chris Shiflett deluxe pickguard would fit... 🤔
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, so glad it was helpful! When I ordered this set years back through my guitar tech, they were able to have Lollar cut a custom pick guard for it. They are still able to do that service, but it's not cheap. I think Warmoth or similar companies sell custom guards that would fit, or perhaps could make you one. If the Shiflett is a standard humbucker size pair, it should drop in.
@dougc84
3 жыл бұрын
one day i'll have one of these. one day.
@lastofthe4horsemen279
Жыл бұрын
Zzounds
@Davidperez-oi6ke
Жыл бұрын
I copped the Vintera in mocha. I absolutely love it.
@MrPolyward
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, got a Vintera after watching. I'm curious if the pickguard on the 72 Deluxe is the same as the Vintera. You still have the guitars?
@10INCHCRUSHER
2 жыл бұрын
Right on man. I bought tele deluxe in 06, same color. Just ordered the blonde Vintara yesterday came home and saw your video 2 hours later LOL!. These guitars are easily top 5 when it come to the versability.
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Yeah, I agree. Most of my go-to guitars are dual-WRHB equipped. How are you enjoying the Vintera so far!?
@biconditionals
2 жыл бұрын
Yo Andrew, just picked up a 2005 MIM Tele Deluxe like yours. Would you recommend a Lollartron upgrade (ie copying you) or perhaps a newer Wide Range humbucker set?
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Great questions and a tough call! I really love the 'trons - for my playing and preferences it might be my favorite bridge pickup. I don't think you could go wrong with either set tho. The trons have a slightly more unique grit and character to them, a sparkle while still having nice low-mid warmth. The wide ranges are a bit more flat across the spectrum to my ears.
@pbrez316
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Which mastery bridge did you put in yours?
@264boresteve
2 жыл бұрын
I’m very interested in a Tele Deluxe and hadn’t really looked at the Vintera. Very good comparison! Thanks for the work in getting this out there. I’m going to look much closer at the Vintera now. I also am a Gretsch fan and found your Tele Deluxe with the Trons to be awesome. Great combination!
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching - glad you found it helpful. Yeah, I have a hard time not picking my 72 Deluxe up mainly because of those 'trons. They're so fun. But each of the 3 have their place.
@crackingskulls
Жыл бұрын
Vintera sounds the best to my ear. Beautiful mid range balance.
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
they really are great guitars. just how you'd want a Deluxe to sound
@dragan4658
9 ай бұрын
A tele deluxe is on my list and I will get one. To me the American sounded the best/Cleanest. Il most likely get the MIM or possibly a Squier Classic Vibe. Thanks for the comparison, nice playing!
@AmbientEndeavors
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@StephenW86
11 ай бұрын
Good comparison, glad you made note of the brand of pickups, really changes the sound.
@AmbientEndeavors
11 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Yeah, there's a surprising amount of variety even among the three. Obv the 'trons bring their unique flavor and probably why I like them the most :D
@SethDStanley
3 жыл бұрын
That Vintera sounds great! Gotta say though, my fav is still the trons. I have McNelly Sparkletrons on the way to install in one of my Teles to hopefully have similar results.
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Tough call between the two. I've loved the Trons in my 72 RI - hope you dig the McNellys in yours!
@CamiloSinger
2 жыл бұрын
Wooow that Vintera sounds great! The AmPro was the one I liked the least.
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
This vid really made me appreciate the Vintera in the mix. Am Pro has its strengths and advantages, but the Vintera is a great option for sure.
@Gdownification
Жыл бұрын
Great comparison. To my ear, the Vintera sounded closest to a traditional S-S tele, then the Pro, then the reissue. For that reason alone I’d prefer the reissue; I’ll play a traditional tele if I want that sound. From a tele deluxe I want that darker, fatter tone. I thought the reissue had the best tone overall too. Those lollartrons are sweet!
@lucchaumont7510
2 жыл бұрын
hi!! those lollartrons are the traditional or the humbucker model?
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
These are the humbucker size, but with rounded edges - I had to get a special pick guard cut for this set.
@lucchaumont7510
2 жыл бұрын
@@AmbientEndeavors I've seen that you also have a standard tele! could please make a video comparing the tone between the standard and the deluxe!
@GeekLevelAsian
2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the Vintage II, curious to know your thoughts on it
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Hoping to track one down for some reviews! Love that they included the 75 in the line.
@GlynDwr-d4h
Жыл бұрын
I have an AmPro II and it's easily the best guitar I've ever owned. Never selling it.
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
They're really solid, versatile guitars.
@harryharris1619
Жыл бұрын
Really good demo. Generally preferred the Vintera and then the Pro II. The 72 seemed a bit more edgy but not as refined. Depends on what you are going for. The Pro II seemed a bit uninspiring but based on your comments on the neck playability and feel may overcome the slight differences in tone vs the Vintera? In any case, looking for a two humbucker solid body guitar that is really versatile when splitting the buckers. However I find that when doing so with some humbuckers that the sound is really not that different and not to close to a real SC. What is your take on this? Again great demo and very helpful.
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
Hey Harry , really glad you found this helpful. The hum bucker splitting definitely yields a single coil-y sound in the AM Pro II; a noticeably different tone from the full hum bucker sound. I found the single coil settings to be really nice, definitely pass-able if you're looking for that on the fly. I don't know any split coil settings of hum buckers that sound 100% like your favorite single coil, so I won't claim it does that but they're solid. Versatility is definitely the AM Pro II's calling card. And it's a great feeling/playing guitar.
@rawlfernan3179
2 жыл бұрын
That Vintera sounds amazing for the price, but the Lollars are something else, bravo!!
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure a big fan of the 'trans, yes! Thanks for watching!
@Kepipapa
2 жыл бұрын
Daamn. For me that '72 Reissue sounds much better and clear than the other two. What type of Lollar did you put in that? Sorry but my english isn't perfect.
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
It's my favorite as well :D These are the Lollar Lollartrons - a Gretsch/Filtertron style pickup. They do have some nice clarity and sparkle when clean and give a cool texture when they encounter overdrive. I love this set in my 72 and always highly recommend them.
@Kepipapa
2 жыл бұрын
@@AmbientEndeavors thanks for the amswer bro! I would like to buy that 72 and this pu set. Is it also good in harder rock? Isn't so crunchy?
@nickgjenkins
6 ай бұрын
The main thing I'm hearing from the Deluxe is a bit of clarity in the pickups. They don't sound bad by any means, but stacked next to the lollartrons and the American Pro II pickups, it seemed pretty obvious. I liked how all of them sounded. I *think* I'd still go with the Deluxe as I'm not a huge fan of a lot of the upgrades on the AP II. May consider getting some lollartrons though. They sounded cool as heck.
@AmbientEndeavors
6 ай бұрын
the lollartrons just are so fun in this guitar. I fell in love with them right off the bat.
@RhysGood-on3nu
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, I’ve recently pick up the same 72 reissue tele, and I gotta say this video has helped me a hell of a lot in deciding where to take it in terms of what pickups and mods to do, so thank you man. I think I may even copy your set up, that sound is just 👌🏻. Can I ask what pots, model of mastery bridge you have, and where you got your pick guard from to fit the trons? Thanks dude!
@badscrew4023
Жыл бұрын
My order of preference is the 72, then the 70, then Am Pro II
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
I tend to agree - the 72 gets the most playing time. The Vintera is nice, and I need to weave that back in for its WRHBs. The Am Pro II is so versatile, and would be GREAT if you only have 1 guitar; but I find myself reaching for the 72 most.
@josuecastellon7
2 жыл бұрын
My preferences: Neck -> American Professional II. Bridge -> Vintera 70s. Both -> Deluxe RI.
@larrybstreetfish5852
2 жыл бұрын
I have a MIM 72 Deluxe and absolutely love it. Question: Are the Lollars a direct fit for the Wide Range? I know TVJ trons are smaller than Wide Range... Great playing too!
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for watching! And great question. They are not direct drop in fits - Lollar was actually able to cut a new pickguard for me to accommodate the trons. Not sure if they still do that but it’s worth reaching out!
@larrybstreetfish5852
2 жыл бұрын
@@AmbientEndeavors Ok...That is what I thought...Thank you!
@MyersJMark
8 ай бұрын
I just bought a set of double taps out of a pro II to put in my mod shop. I have two guitars with real CuNiFe WRHB and I love them dearly, but they can get a little standby with high gain, and I’m using 100k pots. For my money, and for someone who plays clean, and very dirty, the pro II sounds the best. If I could have my way, I’d have the CuNiFe clean with the pro II dirt.
@hajimemo
8 ай бұрын
Honestly, I like your MIM RI. Sweet and Powerful.
@AmbientEndeavors
8 ай бұрын
It’s my favorite of the bunch too! The Lollartrons pair well with this guitar.
@johndaugherty4127
Жыл бұрын
Showed up for the '72 reissue, but I have to say that pro am 2 sounds sweet as molasses.
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
mm mmm , there's a case to be made for each, that's for sure!
@johndaugherty4127
Жыл бұрын
@@AmbientEndeavors gave it another listen. I see what you mean. Thanks for the vid.
@poesybeat
2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful, thanks
@jamieb7799
6 күн бұрын
Disappointed in the AmPro2. The wide range Humbuckers just have more meat on the bone. The Lollar’s are nice but the Wide range for the win 🏆
@AmbientEndeavors
6 күн бұрын
There’s just something magical about WRHBs…
@darthdurkelthewise320
2 жыл бұрын
This was very well done and it shows that you know your Teles. The lesson here is that when you really compare guitars/pu back to back, you may be surprised at what you find at any price point. As much as I love my AP-II, IMO they’re still overpriced but they’re beautiful and feel just right. I own a mercury AP-II and I find those Tim Shaw designed pu to be very articulate like you said so spot on IMO. It’s not a chugging guitar really but other than that, it’s crazy versatile. I love the neck on that guitar. However, if I were just judging based on price and sound, If I found a used Deluxe w/Lollartrons, I’d buy that one. Or one could obviously just pick up a MIM Deluxe and upgrade parts like most do anyway. Those pu sound great! Can’t go wrong w/a Tele Deluxe as I think these are often overlooked. 👍🏻
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the thoughtful comment. Yeah, that was a takeaway for me when putting them side by side: don’t count out the MIM line. Truthfully, the brown Tele with Lollartrons is one of my absolute favorite instruments in my collection, and I’m probably $850 into it, which is remarkable given the sound and feel of it. I was also surprised by how unique the tones were across the 3. It’s great we have variety! Cheers.
@56bigmike
Жыл бұрын
Nice review 👍
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@nicolasmayrand7157
Жыл бұрын
For the price the vintera is the go to !!!!!
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
It’s a solid choice!
@hairlab_dc4417
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the long post. The 72 Vintera is a great guitar. IMO in any real world playing situation, the Vintera WRHB pickups are indistinguishable from the CuNiFe PUPs Fender sell sas aftermarket replacements, even though the Vintera's are not built "correctly." Compared to Vintage WRHB's? Depends on the guitar. I've owned at 5 Tele Customs over the years: 3 w/ Vintage WRHB, 1 w/ a Regal, and a Vintera. After listening to the many WRHB "shootouts," I hear a bigger difference between my individual vintage WRHB's than between the Vintera and the Fender Cunife.
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post! This is insightful; I can imagine a lot of variance from set to set among the vintage Teles. That's probably what makes some magical and others forgettable. The Regals are great, I have a set of Mojo Tone WRHBs that sound killer in my Starcaster, and these Vintera stock pickups are definitely an upgrade from the early 2000s stock models. I guess we're kind of living in a golden age for most gear, pickups included!
@TheWelhaven
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I bought a Vintera Tele Custom and changed the neck to CuNiFe WR. Recently I bought a Vintera Tele Deluxe too and I was planning to change the pickups to CuNiFe. But after A/B the neck pickups, and playing the guitar for a few weeks, I’m going to keep it stock. Sounds great as is.
@rishpanjeet7479
2 жыл бұрын
Wow - came here to answer this exact question…
@scottbussey499
Жыл бұрын
The Chris Shifflett signature tele deluxe is a cool one too.
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard good things!
@TheLadsBandLive
5 ай бұрын
Love the style/features of the Tele Deluxe and was hoping I'd prefer the tones of the Am Pro II over the others (mostly because of the 22 fret count) but, sadly, it was my least favorite. Just sounded flat by comparison.
@stevie_albo
Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched this video loads and I still can’t decide which I like more. I appreciate that the pro II would feel better to play but the price point is vastly different. The vintera has a really nice and slightly brighter tone than the pro II. But I like both 🤦♂️🤷🏻
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
There's a case for either! The Am Pro II is all about versatility in my mind. Not my favorite sounding pickups of all time, but the coil splitting settings give you so many possible sounds. The Vintera is a solid recreation of the classic 70s Tele Deluxe with more true wide range pickups. And like you said, price point comes into play too. What context(s) would you be using it in and for what style music?
@stevie_albo
Жыл бұрын
@@AmbientEndeavors for me I’d want it to be able to do high gain as well as super clean - mostly for post hardcore with some ambient interlude sections. Budget wise I’m leaning more towards the vintera - but the split coil feature on the pro II would be so handy.
@wrongSoRight
11 ай бұрын
The Lollars sounded best to me. They were louder by a bit and that affects how we perceive sound but their articulation was so nice
@AmbientEndeavors
11 ай бұрын
agreed - I love those pickups in my Tele!
@MindtheGAS
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I currently consider getting either the Vintera or the Pro II as I would like to have a guitar with humbuckers that is still not too dark, since I love the brightness of the single coils. My first impression is that the Pro II is closer to having more brightness and clarity (when using them as humbuckers), but the Vintera sounded really great too. Cleans are quite important for me and I had the impression that the Vintera was a bit easier to breakup. Is that so? Overall I think the Pro II is brilliant and offers great versatility with the coil-split options, but considering the price point and the fact that too many options could be a bit overwhelming for me, I'll probably end up to the Vintera.
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
I think your whole assessment is right on. To me the Vintera broke up a tad earlier, but I also found I really liked how the cleans with it sounded. And I also found I really liked the Vintera when it does interact with a little crunch. The Pro II is undoubtedly versatile, but more expensive. It's a very well balanced and refined sounding guitar, but might lack a bit of "character" among the other two, to some.
@MindtheGAS
2 жыл бұрын
@@AmbientEndeavors thank you man! Vintera it is. I might go for that beautiful road worn for the heck of it 😁
@dylanclay5267
3 жыл бұрын
I think the vintera was my favorite followed by your 72 RI. American pro didn’t do much for me
@AmbientEndeavors
3 жыл бұрын
The Vintera is solid. I was reminded why I love the 72 w/ Trons so much, I think it has the most *character* of the 3. Am Pro is killer if you're looking for a great playing, wildly versatile guitar, but might sacrifice some character/mojo in the process.
@dylanclay5267
3 жыл бұрын
@@AmbientEndeavors Makes sense! I'm just spoiled with my Jennings lol
@Subtle-System
Жыл бұрын
I have the vintera... it's awesomw
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
Vintera is great!
@CezannieMelchor
Жыл бұрын
No brainer American Pro II deluxe is my choice
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
There’s a lot to love about that one. What about it grabbed you?
@waynehicks1969
2 жыл бұрын
I really like the Lollartrons.
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Same, I think if I had to pick one it would be that one! They add so much character.
@TheOrphicLyre
Жыл бұрын
Vintera baby
@therealjamesbaker9138
Жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, the Vintera is actually the nicest-sounding of the three. To my ears, the American Pro II sounds thinner and lacks definition.
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the Vintera is solid. I like that for the classic WRHB sounds. I still grab my brown Deluxe with Trons most often, something about that guitar…
@southsidesteve01
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, just watched your review again and have the same positive views as before. On reflection, from my personal perspective, other than reverb and _possibly_ tremolo / vibrato, that is all I want to hear. Pedals of any other description may be fine and sound cool to various users if that is someone's 'bag'. However, other than reverb and _perhaps 'tremolo'_, none of those other add-ons can properly demonstrate the true sonic abilities of an instrument and its pickups. There can be no debate about that because, in the end, it becomes a bit like 'whose pedal is the best?'. In a sense (and I'm sure I'll get canned and / or trolled but I'm only trying to draw a comparison), it's a bit like religion in the sense that 'Who has got the best imaginary friend'. So, I think what I am saying is that I really like your reviews and presentation but would implore you to keep the tonal qualities of an instrument - IF it is a review of an instrument - as basic as possible. I like what you do, I just wanted to give you my 10c worth. cheers from Australia
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, I sincerely appreciate your feedback and thoughts, and the fact that you spent your free time watching my videos! Support from folks like yourself is the only reason I can keep doing these videos. For guitars, I do try and keep the effects very minimal. I agree - if someone's coming to watch a video about how guitar(s) sound, they don't primarily want to hear a string of effects clouding the pickups/guitar sound. AND, as a player myself I *almost* never just play guitar >> amp. SO, because I believe most of my audience is the same, I like to at least show some clips with the guitar in the context of pedals..again, usually minimal in these guitar-focused videos. The rationale is sort of like this: I don't think guitar usually exists in a vacuum, so I want to show it in context, and the "context" that many (definitely not ALL) of my viewers play in is with at least a few effects, to me it makes sense to show the guitar in that context. Again. I sincerely appreciate hearing your perspective, it's incredibly valid and valuable. I think in whatever guitar videos I do, there will at least be one or two clips where it's just guitar + subtle reverb. Cheers and hope you're well!
@gslide06
2 жыл бұрын
Vintera had the most character and sounded lovely at all settings. The American Tele was surprisingly sterile, but not terrible. The 72 sounded good as well but the pickups aren't stock so it kind of wasn't on an exact level playing field. Wonder if you can get the Tele twang on the Vintera? Cheers!
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I tend to agree with you; the Vintera brings some nice character where the Am Pro feels a little sterile. Perhaps a sacrifice for versatility sake. As for the twang - they're still humbuckers, so I feel it's pretty hard to cop the twang of a good tele bridge single coil without the real thing.
@drewg3087
Жыл бұрын
The correct answer is the new Kingfish Tele Deluxe.
@AmbientEndeavors
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. Haven’t had a chance to play that one, what do you like about it?
@drewg3087
Жыл бұрын
@@AmbientEndeavors if there is one at a store near you or GC try it out. Very vintage feeling neck, Alnico3 bridge, Alnico5 neck both voiced for the artist, 12” radius board, tune o mastic bridge, roasted maple neck. It’s the Tele deluxe gib. The pickups have their own voice and sustains very well. For the upgrades from the AP II I highly recommend. Love mine.
@koreanfriedchildren
3 жыл бұрын
American Pro II sounded darker but has a definite vibe to the sound
@leoolivero963
2 жыл бұрын
Yes and that darker tone is what is tilting me towards pulling the trigger on it.
@andriebayuajie6503
3 жыл бұрын
Are vinteras good?
@AmbientEndeavors
3 жыл бұрын
yes.
@ianmitchell1848
2 жыл бұрын
Vintera has the most depth
@silviopimentel7247
2 жыл бұрын
🤔
@kevinxsavagegm
2 жыл бұрын
No Squier?
@AmbientEndeavors
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely have to check out the Squiers sometime - I have heard good things just haven’t played one!
@theycallmejpj
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I upgraded from a squire with Seymour Duncan p90s to the American pro 2 (and same colour). I’m glad you talked not just sounds but also the FEEL which I think is super important and I love how comfortable the American pro 2 is to play
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