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Description

Unleash your sonic creativity with the Fender Telecaster HH Blackout, a guitar that merges classic elegance with modern prowess. This striking instrument combines the iconic Telecaster silhouette with a pair of Seymour Duncan humbuckers, delivering a versatile range of tones from warm, jazzy chords to searing rock riffs. Its sleek, all-black design features hardware that complements its minimalist aesthetic, making it as visually captivating as it is sonically dynamic.

Constructed with a lightweight basswood body, this Telecaster offers exceptional comfort and sustain. The set-in maple neck, shaped in a modern C profile, provides a smooth playing experience, while the rosewood fingerboard houses 24 jumbo frets for effortless navigation across genres. Whether you're performing on stage or recording in the studio, the Telecaster HH Blackout ensures you stand out, both in appearance and sound.

The guitar’s functionality is further enhanced by a 3-way pickup selector, allowing you to explore a variety of tonal combinations. The strings-through-body hardtail bridge and cast sealed tuners ensure perfect intonation and stability, keeping your performance pitch-perfect throughout your set. This Telecaster is not just an instrument; it’s a statement piece that delivers high-quality performance at an accessible price.

Key Features:

  • Solid basswood body with a set-in maple neck
  • Rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets
  • Dual Seymour Duncan humbucker pickups
  • 3-way switching for versatile tone options
  • Strings-through-body hardtail bridge
  • Black hardware and minimalist design for bold aesthetics
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Fender Blackout Telecaster

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Fender Blackout Telecaster

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Telecaster HH Blackout.

Build quality

  • The Modern Player necks from the 2009-2014 era are praised for their exceptional craftsmanship, though they can be heavier than other Fender necks.

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Features and functionality

  • The guitar's pickup configuration (HH) is unconventional for a Telecaster, likening it more to a Les Paul in terms of tonal output.

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  • The guitar is noted for its durability, often described as a "tank," capable of withstanding drops and rough handling.

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  • Owners appreciate the aesthetic of the black-on-black design with a maple neck, often compared to a Pink Floyd style.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners suggest experimenting with pickup swaps, like installing a P90 or wide-range humbucker, due to the modular nature of partscasters.

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  • The neck pickup cavity can accommodate a P90 without additional drilling; a new scratch plate might be needed for fitting.

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  • One owner plans to upgrade from a Squier, indicating that the MIM Telecaster is a great base for further modifications.

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Comparisons

  • One user notes the Telecaster bridge pickup provides a unique tone, distinct from a Les Paul, and suggests pairing a Telecaster with single coils if you already own a humbucker-equipped guitar.

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Value and pricing

  • Multiple users agree that $375 is a reasonable price for a partscaster, especially considering the value of individual components.

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User experience

  • The neck pickup produces a bell-like chime through a Vox AC 15 and 30, ideal for clean tones to light overdrive and breakup.

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See how Kmac2021 uses Fender Telecaster HH Blackout

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In the video Kmac is playing a fender telecaster HH Blackout with both pickup covers on, he plays it throughout the video.

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