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Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline - Amarillo Gold Demo

Semi-hollow Electric Guitar with Ash Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Amarillo Gold
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Britt Daniel’s Signature Thinline Tele

The Britt Daniel Telecaster is a Thinline Tele with the stalwart Spoon guitarist/front man’s preferred tweaks. Enjoy a nice balance of acoustic resonance and solidbody sustain, thanks to this Tele’s semi-hollow body. This already stellar tone is then enhanced by a pair of hand-wound single-coil pickups. Benefit from standard 3-way switching that’s augmented with an S-1 switch for added tonal textures. You’ll love the feel of the Britt Daniel Thinline Tele's comfortable Deep C-shaped neck and easy-playing 9.5"-radius fingerboard. You also get a 6-saddle string-through-body bridge for epic sustain. If you’re a fan of Spoon, or simply want an upscale Thinline Tele, the Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline is a great guitar that’s built to inspire.

Semi-hollow construction

If you crave a balance of acoustic resonance and solidbody sustain, then the Britt Daniel Thinline Telecaster is the guitar for you. Its semi-hollowbody design imparts air and acoustic harmonics to your tone, while its solid toneblock ensures that each note comes through loud and clear. The reduced weight is absolutely delightful too, particularly for marathon gigs and long sessions in the studio. The guitarists here at Sweetwater appreciate what the Britt Daniel Thinline Tele brings to our playing, and we’re confident that you will too.

Hand-wound single-coil pickups dish out classic Tele tones

You're sure to cut through the mix, thanks to the Britt Daniel Thinline Tele's hand-wound single-coil pickups. The Broadcaster bridge pickup exhibits the tight low end and clear, balanced midrange you'd expect from a vintage '50s Tele, and it twangs like it’s nobody’s business. The Texas Special neck pickup features an overwound design for extra output, while its nickel-silver cover produces a clear, warm tone that only a true Tele pickup can do. As if that's not enough Tele tone to make anyone happy, the Britt Daniel Thinline Telecaster augments this guitar’s standard 3-way switching with an S-1 switch. Series wiring makes this Tele sound fat, like a humbucking pickup, while the S-1 switch places the pickups in series or parallel for even more tonal options.

Custom Shop–influenced neck

If you like a neck that fills your hand, then you’ll dig the Fender Britt Daniel Thinline Telecaster. Its Deep "C" neck profile boasts substantial shoulders measuring somewhere between a Modern "C" and a U-shaped profile. All that mass and an altered geometry work together to feel more natural, providing speed and comfort whether you’re strumming a chord or picking individual notes. On top of that, you’ll appreciate the lightning-fast feel of the Britt Daniel Thinline Tele, thanks to its maple 9.5"-radius fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets.

Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline Features:

  • Telecaster with Spoon guitarist Britt Daniel’s preferred tweaks
  • Semi-hollow ash body balances acoustic resonance with solidbody sustain
  • Broadcaster bridge pickup exhibits tight lows, balanced mids, and plenty of Tele twang
  • Texas Special neck pickup produces a clear, warm tone
  • Augments standard 3-way switching with an S-1 series/parallel switch for added tonal textures
  • Deep C-shaped neck fills your hand while enabling comfortable playability
  • 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets supplies modern playing feel
  • 6-saddle string-through-body bridge supplies epic sustain

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Semi-hollowbody
  • Body Shape Britt Daniel Telecaster
  • Body Material Ash
  • Body Finish Opaque Lacquer
  • Color Amarillo Gold
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Deep C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.685"
  • Nut Material Synthetic Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 6-saddle String-through body
  • Tuners American Performer
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Custom Shop Hand-wound Texas Special Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Custom Shop Hand-wound Broadcaster Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x master volume (S1 push switch), 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings NPS, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0113702751

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Rated 5/5

If you're looking for a Tele, look no further

This is my first Tele, and probably my last. What I have to say about it is doubtless measured against my other electrics: a PRS Vela (solid body, Plek'd, single coil on the neck, humbucker with coil split on the bridge) and a Gibson ES-Les Paul of nearly identical weight (semi-hollowbody, with humbuckers, a tad over 6 lbs). Note too that I've owned the Britt Daniel only for two weeks, so these are initial impressions. First question: does this guitar add anything to what I already have, aside from sheer cosmetics? Yes. I would describe the pickups on the Britt Daniel as hot, with the crystal-clear neck pickup a perfect match for the snap of the bridge. In light of which, the S-1 switch is a nice option to have b/c it seems to round out the sound and give it an extra, larger dimension. The guitar does what one imagines a Tele to do, and then some. I would describe the predominant effects as BITE and RING. Right now I'm plugged into a Quilter 101 Reverb with 10" BlockDock, and the Tele stacks up favorably with my Les Paul plugged into a '65 Princeton Reverb reissue (12", with OCD pedal) to provide a whole different soundscape. As for the Vela, I would say it splits the difference, if that makes sense. But I'll have a better sense of things in the coming months. As for the neck itself and fretboard, I found both instantly comfortable. Cosmetically, this guitar is a serious looker, my sole quibble being -- and I feel that the two-grand price tag justifies this quibble -- that Fender should have spent a little more time with the inside ridges of the F-hole. If I can look straight at an F-hole and see a small paint protrusion, then so can a craftsman. Out comes my razor-sharp jackknife to remove the tiny blip of paint that dripped over the edge and hardened. And upon close examination, the inside ridge of the entire F-hole cutout might have been attended to with more care. What matters of course is the finish on the edge of the F-hole as it intersects with the guitar top, which finish is indeed seamless, so I expect no finishing problems. Again, call it a quibble. Everything else about the guitar, cosmetically, is perfect-o, ergo I won't dock it a half-star. All in all I'd say this is a beautiful guitar, with excellent playability and sound. It's everything I was looking for in a Tele, and the absence of locking tuners, for instance, is not in my view a drawback. Also, the case is fab -- I wish every guitar would come with such a case. As my photo suggests, my music room is getting a little crowded. (And the acoustics are in the other room. Maybe I need to stop now?) Thanks to Forrest Powell as ever for his help with this purchase.
Music background: I've got to admit it's getting better / A little better all the time
Rated 4.5/5

Pound for pound champ

Got a bad back? You need to play one of these. Very light. The S1 switch in middle pozish is Humbuckery and will fatten you up nicely. The twang on the bridge is classic, and the tone knob is very reponsive. The neck pickup is airy and rolled off volume will seat you nicely in the mix for the 'she's singing but I still need to be heard" -thing.

The neck is really comfortable. When I first grabbed it was like...thats fat-But its really not, its a nice feel. Beefy yet not over the top. Fretwork, nut, and tone controls great. Not a fan of ash tray but I will either get used to it or it will go.

Minus 1/2 star for the sharp saddle screws. C'mon Fender, for 2 grand...take the edge off those saddle screws. I bailed you out this time on my setup. I still love you though.

Overall great guitar. Satisfying acquisition.
Music background: Legend in my own Basement
Rated 5/5

You Won't Find a Better Tele

I am a big fan of Spoon and first became enamored with this guitar back in 2019 when it debuted, but it had been out of my price range for a long time. But in March 2022 I decided to put myself on the wait list for one. I waited a year for one to become available, but it was well worth it. This guitar has exceeded all my hopes and expectations. It's incredibly comfortable to play and looks like a million bucks. The Deep C neck profile fills my hands perfectly without being too chunky. The pickups sound great and the switch/knobs work perfectly. I had no QA issues out of the box and could not be happier with the purchase.

Sweetwater was wonderful to work with throughout the process and I would recommend this guitar to anyone looking to upgrade their gear collection. This is the ultimate telecaster!
Music background: Hobby Guitarist
Rated 5/5

I love this guitar

I have about 20 guitars--ES335, Custom Shop 1960 Les Paul, Rickenbacker 360, American Original Jazzmaster, American Strat, American Tele, you name it--and this guitar stands out as one of my favorites. It's the guitar I have been reaching for the most in recent months.

The reason is that it has that great combination that one looks for in a guitar: fantastic tone coupled with amazing playability. (Honestly, what else does one need? I guess aesthetics, and here the guitar delivers as well: it's quite the looker.) It's also super lightweight. As for sound, you can get twang, you can get glassy smoothness, you can get jangle, you can get crunch, you can get punk rawness. And you can get the Britt Daniel sound from your favorite Spoon albums. Despite my love for effects, I often just plug this guitar straight into an amp (usually going into a Fender Custom Deluxe Reverb '68 or a Matchless Avalon) and just let the guitar do its thing.

Also, Sweetwater's 55-point inspection must have been just right, because the guitar was delivered set up very well, almost as if set up by my local tech. The action is low enough to fly up and down the neck but without buzzing, and the intonation is great.

I really, really like this guitar, and I highly recommend it.

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