Product: Wesley Telecaster copy
Price Paid: USD 59
Submitted
08/12/2008
at
09:53am
by
Darren Darren
Features
:
10
I bought this from the wesley website after missing out in a few ebay bids. At fifty nine pounds it's gorgeous! I have a cheap Legacy tele to compare it with which is pretty good but this is just like an actual Fender! A heavy Metallic blue body with a hard maple neck (rare for guitars in this price range). The frets are finished very well with a no scratchy bits.
Sound
:
8
This sounds good through the amp and the treble pickup was not too "trebly". It is perfect for players who want to finger pick and explore rather than using flashy effects. The other selections were okay (nothing really special) but I really wanted it to do Jerry Donoghue style "telecasting" so I don't think I would use the other pickups much.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
Absolutely perfect! I've never seen such a low action with no fret buzz. I expected to change the strings right away but I think I can get a months playing easily. It arrived in tune. All for fifty nine pounds.
Reliability/Durability
:
9
To me it feels like a real Fender so I would gig with it and I know it will last. I would also have a guitar with a tremolo for variety though.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
No idea but I've heard good things about them.
Overall Rating
:
10
Cheap tele copies are on the rise (Vintage, Boston, Nevada, Legacy, Alba) but none compare to this. I'd be upset if it was stolen but I know I can get another for next to nothing. I shall certainly keep my eyes out for other Wesley models particularly with maple necks. If they are anything as good as this they might be worth bidding for.
This guitar is in the wrong price bracket (though if it was more I might have ignored it) and is an absolute steal.
