Greg Fessler imbues each and every one of his guitars with a distinct personality, and this particular '62 Telecaster is smooth and muscular! The bridge pickup responds to your attack with immediate piano-like springiness, and though it has a midrange-forward voice, I'd hesitate to call it punchy. I'd rather say it hits your ear drum like a bowling ball: though it definitely packs a hefty wallop, it's quite round. Though you can pull some bite out of the mids, they are definitely smoother and broader than is normal. This gives each note lots of weight and presence, and it makes chords sound thick without sacrificing clarity.
By contrast, the neck pickup is much more mild-mannered, though no less inspiring. It has smooth, woody lows and glassy highs. There's also some vocal quack in the upper midrange that reminds me of a woodier, rounder Strat neck pickup. This sound is perfect for any and all things mellow and jazzy, and it's so clear that playing thick, distorted riffs is a joy.
Anyone looking for a Telecaster with a mellow neck pickup and a beefy bridge pickup will love this fearsome Fessler!
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Amp: The Greg Koch Signature Combo from Koch Amps
Serial Number: R98669
Brand Fender Custom Shop
Model Masterbuilt Dealer Select Wildwood 10 '62 Telecaster Custom
Finish Color Desert Sand
Aging Heavy Relic
Finish Type Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Master Builder Greg Fessler
Weight 7.10 lbs.
Body Wood Alder
Neck Wood Quarter Sawn Maple
Neck Shape '59 Large C
Neck Dimensions .900 1st - .990 12th
Fingerboard AAA Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius Exclusive Wildwood Custom "10" Radius
Inlays Dots
Scale Length 25.5"
Width at Nut 1.650"
Nut Material Bone
Frets 21 6105 Narrow Tall
Pickups Josefina Handwound Twisted Tele wound to Wildwood Specification
Controls Volume, Tone, 3-Position Switch
Hardware Chrome/Nickel
Tuners Vintage Style with Nickel Buttons
Pickguard 3-Ply Parchment
Case Limited Edition Hardshell Case with Embroidered Custom Shop Logo
COA Yes