Indio by Monoprice Retro Classic Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
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It's not strings throw body in the picture
I have seen in YouTube this guitar with strings throw body?
I have seen in YouTube this guitar with strings throw body?
New User U
on Feb 12, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Previous versions of the Retro Classic had string through body and 6 brass saddles. That ended either late 2021 or early 2022. Just like the current pictures show, the current bridge has only 3 adjustable saddles like a Fender Tele, and only allows for top mount strings. (There are holes in the bridge plate for thru-holes, but they are not drilled through the body as manufactured today.)
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- Thomas S on Apr 15, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Previous versions of the Retro Classic had string through body and 6 brass saddles. That ended either late 2021 or early 2022. Just like the current pictures show, the current bridge has only 3 adjustable saddles like a Fender Tele, and only allows for top mount strings. (There are holes in the bridge plate for thru-holes, but they are not drilled through the body as manufactured today.)
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- Thomas S on Apr 15, 2022
It's a string through body. It's not a top mount. A couple of my ferrules fell out when I changed strings. Ferrule holes were a little loose. A Dab of glue fixed that issue. Expect to do a little finish work on the frets. other than that, it's a good guitar. Not a Tele neck. It's fatter. For me, more comfortable.
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- Mark E on Feb 13, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 29, 2021
I have had mine for 6 months. I really like the tone and price. It is a string through. The ferrels can be lose without strings when changing them but not an issue after strings are replaced.
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- New User U on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 27, 2021
It looks like they changed to top loader and no burst on back of guitar. If you order elsewhere they may still have an older version with strings through body and sunburst finish on back.
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- Melko S on Feb 13, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 6, 2021
It is a string through body. I believe you also have the option to run the stings through the back of the bridge, rather than through the body,
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- Matthew R on Feb 13, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2021
The two that I bought several months ago do have strings though the body or out the back of the bridge. For the price, it's a fine guitar.
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- Michael L on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 31, 2021
Curb your spellcheck, or learn the language. We don’t “throw” bodies around here.
This is a question for the vendor or manufacturer.
This is a question for the vendor or manufacturer.
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- Doctor (Doc) on Mar 29, 2022
I bought one in October, in sunburst, and it is a string thru guitar. Just had to unsharp the fret ends, fantastic instrument
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- robert r on Feb 14, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 2, 2021
Yes, this guitar features Strings Through Body! I own this guitar and for the money it is outstanding!
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- New User U on Feb 12, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 2, 2021
This telecaster DOES NOT HAVE Through body strings. It does not make a difference in its sound
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- James D on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Feb 7, 2022
The guitar does have the strings go through the guitar's body on this Tele style guitar.
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- Raymond S on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 2, 2021
The guitar I received is as pictured. Quality guitar copy of tele. Very happy with it.
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- PaPa Ray S on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 24, 2021
Nevermind - Top loading Tele bridges are the favourite of Jimmy Page. Pete Trisonic.
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- New User U on Jul 7, 2022
The guitar that I received is definitely a strings-through model.
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- William B on Feb 13, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2021
THE ONE I GOT HAS STRINGS THROUGH THE BODY. BETTER FOR SUSTAIN.
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- The Electric Mule on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2022
I have this guitar. It does NOT have strings through the body.
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- New User U on Mar 29, 2022
The one I bought 6 months ago is string through body
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- Carlos S on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 29, 2021
The current models are strings through the bridge
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- william m on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 5, 2022
Yes. It is the "strings through body" design.
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- Mike on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 5, 2021
Yes, the strings go through the body.
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- Christopher L on Feb 14, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 29, 2021
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What locking Tuners fit?
John E
on Sep 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Never looked and locking tuners for this. Too many to go through.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Never looked and locking tuners for this. Too many to go through.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 17, 2019
Hi, I am using the Ratio tuners by Graphtech model number PRL-9721-C0. They come with adapter plates, one of which fits the screw hole in the back perfectly.
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- Larry S on Sep 17, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2019
Not sure which fit but the holes in the neck measure 10 mm each. the originals were anchored with a screw in the back. 2 pin tuners will require the pin holes to be drilled.. I used fender locking tuners and I had to drill the the 2 holes for each tuner. I did not have to enlarge the six tuner holes. Hope this helps
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- Walter B on Sep 17, 2019
Yes. You have to make 2 small holes if you use Fender Locking Tuners, but there are other brands that come with plates that will fit without drilling. Ratio Tuners are really nice. Hipshot and others also make them. Look around on Amazon, you'll find a few that fit. :)
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- New User U on Jul 31, 2020
If the locking tuners fit 10mm holes then they will work.
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- Jennifer A on Sep 17, 2019
Musiclily Pro locking tuners for Stratocaster Telecaster Style,Chrome fit my Indio Cali Classic perfectly. No modifications required. Model # MX1368CR-6
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- D W on Apr 27, 2020
Go with the guy who says 10 mm. You have to Google 10 mm shaft tuners. This manufacturer can't recommend tuners that they don't make.
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- New User U on Mar 3, 2020
I installed Musically Pro 6 Inline non staggered locking tuners (gold) for Stratocaster, Telecaster and they fit just fine.
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- Mark R on Feb 11, 2020
D’Addario Planet Waves Auto Trim Tuning Machine 6 in-line. Works on both my Strat and Tele.
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- Jeff Klugman K on Apr 26, 2021
I don't know about direct fit out of the box, but whenever I've installed 6 on a side tuners in the past the only issue I've ever run into was the holes not being large enough - which I "solved" by gently enlarging them with a pipe reaming tool, which now can be had from the chinese freight tool place for around 4 bucks. BTW I had a 7..25 radius neck with regular fender tuners that I swapped in...I never really looked at the original neck so don't really know if there was anything weird about it that would make it any different, and since traded it in I can no longer check...but I really doubt that you can't make any fender-ish tuners work with it.
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- James K on Sep 18, 2019
I just got mine and Im wondering the same thing I must havent got arpund tp comtacti g monoprice product support to ask.
.Noe I am not sure they will even know that bit they migbt....I 'll get to that in the next couple of days...I must finished a complete set up which took a couple or three days but I got it playing real nice!
.Noe I am not sure they will even know that bit they migbt....I 'll get to that in the next couple of days...I must finished a complete set up which took a couple or three days but I got it playing real nice!
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- New User U on Sep 17, 2019
I used Hipshot 6 inline staggered enclosed tuners. I was hoping to eliminate the string trees but the break angle still wasn't enough for the e & b strings. If I did it over again I wouldn't go staggered and upgrade the string trees.
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- Chales L on Jul 8, 2021
Most 6R locking tuners will fit. They can be purchased for $13 to $200.
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- New User U on Nov 30, 2020
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The nut is plastic. The one on my guitar was too long and sharp but was easily smoothed with an emery board.
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- Geoff on Dec 1, 2020
Can you tell us how a plastic nut vs "bone" is better or worse?
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- Jon H on Dec 2, 2020
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Does the guitar come with tools to adjust the truss rod or remove knobs?
A shopper
on Oct 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Truss rod adjustment key is included as well as saddle adjustment! Knob removal (volume, tone) does not require any tools however if you’re looking to remove the potentiometers, that tool is not included.
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- New User U on Oct 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Truss rod adjustment key is included as well as saddle adjustment! Knob removal (volume, tone) does not require any tools however if you’re looking to remove the potentiometers, that tool is not included.
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- New User U on Oct 23, 2018
I may be wrong because I bought the guitar for my little brother, but I think it does come with the truss rod wrench however I highly recommend getting (at least) a cheap set of metric hex wrenches you can use them to adjust the bridge height (on any electric guitar) as well as change the knobs and adjust the truss rod. This is a great guitar for the price, don't let a little Allen wrench or two make you decide whether or not to get the guitar.
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- Anthony S on Oct 29, 2018
- Purchased on May 29, 2018
Comes with wrenches for truss rod and saddles, but knobs are press-on, no set screws.
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- Arnold N on Oct 23, 2018
yes, the guitar comes with an allen wrench for the neck adjustment...clean guitar...stays in tune...needs better strings then what comes on the guitar
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- david c on Oct 24, 2018
Mine did come with Allen wrenches for the bridge saddles and truss. The knobs will pull off with reasonable hand pressure.
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- Andrew K on Oct 23, 2018
It comes with an ALLEN WRENCH to adjust the truss rod and one to raise and lower the strings at the bridge
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- New User U on Oct 24, 2018
No, but few guitars do, especially at this price point. The guitar is still well worth it.
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- Dick G on Oct 23, 2018
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Hows the Hum ? is it shielded?
Eric
on Jun 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It is not shielded. There is some hum, not too bad. I installed copper tape shielding in all of the cavities and the hum was reduced to almost nothing. The pickups are single-coil, so if you get too close to the amp or anything with a transformer in it they will pick up hum.
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- Dave H on Jun 15, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It is not shielded. There is some hum, not too bad. I installed copper tape shielding in all of the cavities and the hum was reduced to almost nothing. The pickups are single-coil, so if you get too close to the amp or anything with a transformer in it they will pick up hum.
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- Dave H on Jun 15, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 22, 2018
No it’s not shielded. It’s a hundred dollars dude.
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- pete s c on Jun 15, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 7, 2019
The hum is not that bad but I can tell you the tuners after minimal use, suck. I bought the same guitar, just a different color, when it was branded Monoprice. This one, branded Indio, is a good guitar but after a month of playing, won't stay in tune. Especially if you play lead and bend the strings. You will have to re-tune after every song. The Monoprice one wasn't set up as well as the Indio, but the tuners are still fine after three years or so. I intend to buy and install Grover locking tuners which will make it a good, dependable guitar. The problem is that my $99 Indio guitar, just turned into a $160 guitar as the Grover tuners aren't cheap. They are also staggered, so you can eliminate the string trees. After installing decent tuners, I would feel comfortable using this guitar on stage. It sound good, plays easy, with no dead frets or sharp edges. It has no tremolo bar, but I don't use one anyway.
I must admit, I was a little disappointed with Monoprice as I thought they would send me new tuners to replace the defective ones. They wanted me to ship the entire guitar back to them and send me another one. Well I spent about three hours adjusting and fine tuning the thing, so I didn't want to go through all that again, so I kept it. I have never used locking tuners before, but I can't wait to try them. I really hate restringing guitars and the lockers make that super easy.
With the tuner issues fixed, I believe that for under $200 for a guitar like this, it's well worth it. If I had a blindfold on and played a Fender Telecaster (wherever it was made, even California), and then this guitar, I do not believe I could tell the difference.
I hope this helps you,
John
I must admit, I was a little disappointed with Monoprice as I thought they would send me new tuners to replace the defective ones. They wanted me to ship the entire guitar back to them and send me another one. Well I spent about three hours adjusting and fine tuning the thing, so I didn't want to go through all that again, so I kept it. I have never used locking tuners before, but I can't wait to try them. I really hate restringing guitars and the lockers make that super easy.
With the tuner issues fixed, I believe that for under $200 for a guitar like this, it's well worth it. If I had a blindfold on and played a Fender Telecaster (wherever it was made, even California), and then this guitar, I do not believe I could tell the difference.
I hope this helps you,
John
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- John E on Jun 15, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 7, 2019
It’s a pretty typical single coil hum. The two pickups are opposite polarity so they hum cancel in the middle position. I haven’t taken it apart to see if the cavity and pick guard are shielded.
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- Aaron A on Jun 16, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 6, 2019
This guitar is amazing for the price. No hum nice frets and when you have include the gig bag there isn’t anything you can get for $100.00. Very happy with this purchase
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- John H on Jun 15, 2019
Hum is low at home practice levels. I am not a pro, so no gigs or loud levels. No shielding present. Pickups are medium output.
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- Robert C C on Jun 15, 2019
I do not play near any overhead lights, so hum has not been a problem. I have never been bothered with extraneous noise.
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- Mike A on Jun 15, 2019
cavity and pickup guard are not shielded, but hum is not a problem for me.
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- Steve F on Jun 15, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 10, 2018
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How much does it weigh?
A shopper
on Aug 30, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I weighed mine, the indicated product weight is 10 lbs per anything indicated online. FedEx indicated the package was actually 12 lbs. How I weighed it, using a bathroom scale. I came to 11.9 lbs total weight. I weighed myself first, then weighed myself holding the guitar w/ a strap installed and that was 8.3 lbs as a differential in the weight with & without the guitar. I then weighed myself with the box & gig bag and that difference was 3.6 lbs . Added the 2 measures together and got a close approximation to the FedEx package weight indications of 12 lbs at 11.9 lbs. Depends upon your precision to decimal places. My specific guitar itself is about 8 lbs. That was also with a D'Addario Padlock seatbelt style strap with the red strap lock tabs that product has, that's indicated as 5.2 oz or .325 lbs. I made certain that the box & gig bag weighing included any tools and paperwork so that the guitar and box weighings would be inclusive of all packaging. included for FedEx weigh in. Another methodology, I held the guitar at my waist vertically rather than horizontally to eliminate any horizontal inaccuracy with the sensors of the electronic scale. Would be interesting if anyone else gets a different weigh in.
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- James G C on Jun 22, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I weighed mine, the indicated product weight is 10 lbs per anything indicated online. FedEx indicated the package was actually 12 lbs. How I weighed it, using a bathroom scale. I came to 11.9 lbs total weight. I weighed myself first, then weighed myself holding the guitar w/ a strap installed and that was 8.3 lbs as a differential in the weight with & without the guitar. I then weighed myself with the box & gig bag and that difference was 3.6 lbs . Added the 2 measures together and got a close approximation to the FedEx package weight indications of 12 lbs at 11.9 lbs. Depends upon your precision to decimal places. My specific guitar itself is about 8 lbs. That was also with a D'Addario Padlock seatbelt style strap with the red strap lock tabs that product has, that's indicated as 5.2 oz or .325 lbs. I made certain that the box & gig bag weighing included any tools and paperwork so that the guitar and box weighings would be inclusive of all packaging. included for FedEx weigh in. Another methodology, I held the guitar at my waist vertically rather than horizontally to eliminate any horizontal inaccuracy with the sensors of the electronic scale. Would be interesting if anyone else gets a different weigh in.
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- James G C on Jun 22, 2021
my black model weighs 7.6., the Blonde is 7.2.. calculating the difference between me and the guitars and a bathroom scale.
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- New User U on Aug 10, 2021
They are probably going to vary 10 percent either direction but the one I received was 7.9 pounds.
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- Gerald M on Jun 22, 2021
It's a chunk of basswood and they sound great.. got done weight to em.. I'd say around 9 lbs
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- Joe F on Jun 22, 2021
I would say around seven pounds have not weighed it but has a nice weight
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- David B on Jun 22, 2021
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Hello, Can anyone CONFIRM that this guitar can take a humbucker WITHOUT routing out the guitar? Or is it only routed for single coils? Thank you.
Sgt.Deadbolt
on Dec 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Its already routed out to fit a humbucker, but this guitar is awsome the way it is in my opinion...very nice guitar
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- Christopher A on Dec 17, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Its already routed out to fit a humbucker, but this guitar is awsome the way it is in my opinion...very nice guitar
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- Christopher A on Dec 17, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 5, 2020
The $99 "T-style" guitar I got is routed for single coils only it seems - at least for the neck position. With most telecasters I've seen, if the neck position is routed for single coil, then usually the bridge is sc only as well. However - I did not check under the bridge - only under the pickguard for neck position. However, for the money it's a great guitar. Hope this helps.
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- Kenneth B on Dec 17, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2020
Awesome! Thank you. Much appreciated. Be well.
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- Sgt.Deadbolt on Dec 17, 2020
Mine (21 Oct 2021) was not routed for a humbucker. Just the standard Tele neck route for single coil and a path route for wires.
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- Clayton H on Nov 5, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 21, 2021
single coils only, but this guitar is awesome!!!!!!
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- robert p on Dec 17, 2020
- Purchased on Dec 3, 2020
Agree! Love it!!!! It is a super guitar! I posted a review on Youtube. Just search Monoprice Telecaster
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- Sgt.Deadbolt on Dec 20, 2020
It is routed for single coil pickups.
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- andrew l on Dec 17, 2020
Thank you! Much appreciated.
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- Sgt.Deadbolt on Dec 17, 2020
Routed only for single-coils.
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- Craig C on Dec 20, 2020
Thank you. It seems some are routed for both and some not. Interesting. Thank you!!!!
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- Sgt.Deadbolt on Dec 20, 2020
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What material is the Pickguard made of? I would like to engrave it with my co2 laser for a promotional giveaway
New User U
on Feb 14, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Most are made from acrylic or PVC material, except for many vintage guitars - which were made from celluloid. I know absolutely nothing about a CO2 laser, so my answer may or may not be helpful. good luck!
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- Joseph B on Feb 27, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Most are made from acrylic or PVC material, except for many vintage guitars - which were made from celluloid. I know absolutely nothing about a CO2 laser, so my answer may or may not be helpful. good luck!
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- Joseph B on Feb 27, 2023
It is a plastic pickguard. It is very similar to the pickguard on my Fender Telecaster. I was pleasantly surprised how well this guitar is made. It needs to be set up to play well, but it is a good guitar.
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- Frank M on Feb 27, 2023
I usually use a CO3 laser to engrave my promotional giveaway pickguards, but whatever. The pickguard is made of Plastique, which is imported from France.
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- Professor Vince on Feb 27, 2023
It looks and feels like regular plastic. BTW, the edges of the frets on the guitar I received are sharp and need work to make it playable.
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- MARIO on Feb 27, 2023
- Purchased on Jan 24, 2023
I think it's plastic. It feels fine, but not fancy.
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- Steve M on Feb 27, 2023
- Purchased on Feb 1, 2023
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When you say that these guitars are "easy to play", what exactly do you mean? Are the guitar strings thin enough (or lowered close to the frets) so that the amount of pressure needed to play is less painful to beginner fingers and also fast enough as one becomes more proficient at playing? Also, are there any plans to correct one of the deficiencies described regarding the guitar staying in tune and eliminating the continuous re-tuning of the guitar?
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BEST ANSWER: The action is right on and it is string with tens. Frets are polished and there is no fret sprouting. This is a great guitar for the price.
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- Revive Guitars on Jul 7, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The action is right on and it is string with tens. Frets are polished and there is no fret sprouting. This is a great guitar for the price.
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- Revive Guitars on Jul 7, 2019
The guitar I purchased (Telecaster Blonde color) arrived with the action set up very nice. While I cannot speak to every guitar that is shipped, this seems to be a common positive comment I read. The strings were low enough to the fretboard that clean sounding chords and playing individual notes can be accomplished easily and painlessly. If you wish to lower the strings on your guitar this can be accomplished quite easily in several ways. For example the neck can be adjusted using the included allen key to tighten or relax the tension of the truss rod placed inside the neck of your guitar. This will either straighten or add bowing "relief" to the neck of your guitar, which in turn causes the strings to be closer or farther away from the frets. Also, using a second (smaller) included allen key, you can adjust the saddles of each string to raise or lower them until you are satisfied. There are scores of YouTube videos that explain both procedures. Also, you can try different string manufacturers as well as string thickness to find what is most comfortable for you. These tweaks will cost you almost nothing. However, because the cost of the guitar is so customer-friendly, even if you took it in for a professional set-up at your local music store, you are still way ahead of the game. By the way, I have not personally experienced the tuning issue you raised. Often this can be the result of breaking in new strings. Overall I am VERY HAPPY with the instrument I bought and I do not imagine I will outgrow it or it will become obsolete anytime soon.
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- Robert D. P on Jul 7, 2019
I bought one of these. "Ease of play" usually refers to the action (string distance to the frets) and the space between strings being closer. E.G. on a classical acoustic guitar the strings are farther apart which means the neck is wider making it more difficult to play. The strings' gauge is completely up to the player and since guitar strings are pretty cheap it should be easy trial and error. That being said, a Telecaster is actually made for lighter gauge strings than normal. Mine came with 8's which is considered extremely light. I switched to 9's and this guitar really came to life for me. No more string buzz and better tuning. It's a good beginner's guitar because it is easy to play, but mine did need some adjustments that a beginner would not be able to do. My truss rod and saddles needed tweaking for action and intonation purposes. Reviews vary a little bit about the guitar's setup out of the box but for $100 I found it worth the gamble and I'm very happy with it now. Nice gig bag too.
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- Ryan E on Jul 7, 2019
The best I can tell you is this. I bought the yellow color tele from monoprice & I bought a squire tele from somewhere else for $100 more. Out of the box the monoprice tele was loud at volume level 2 & the TWANG sound was perfect/ what I want a tele to sound like. The squire tele I bought was weak sounding at volume level 10 & the pickups sounded basic with no character. The monoprice tele in my opinion is setup perfect out the box. If you oil the fretboard & strings or change the strings your going to have one of the best teles made for the price of $100.
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- James E O on Jul 8, 2019
I do not mean to be facetious, but you have to be able to play the guitar in order to play the guitar. I found the guitar as comfortable as my other guitars. Wow, what a price. I was unable to find out what size strings come with the guitar, but the guitar seemed almost in tune when it arrived. The pieces of wood on the body were "discordant" if I can make that pun. But if you buy a painted body, you may not tell. For me, the wood grain does not effect playability. And, yes, I would buy this product again. Good luck!
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- Arkady S on Jul 7, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 20, 2019
Guitar has good balance when playing. String action is low enough. Neck has a comfortable feel in your hand. Frets are smooth with no rough ends. Tuners are fine. If you bend strings a lot you can easily upgrade. The ones on the guitar work fine for me. I purchased two guitars and both are fun to play. Sound is good and the finish work is also good quality. I hope this is helpful.
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- steve m on Jul 8, 2019
The strings are light and close to the neck (good action),and the neck is not too wide which makes it easy to play.
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- Dominick T on Jul 7, 2019
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What gauge strings come with this guitar?
A shopper
on May 1, 2020
BEST ANSWER: They are 10-46. Lighter strings then I normally use but are good enough to leave be until I do a pickup replacement. Strings stay in tune well
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- Wire on May 4, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: They are 10-46. Lighter strings then I normally use but are good enough to leave be until I do a pickup replacement. Strings stay in tune well
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- Wire on May 4, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 20, 2020
Without a caliper I can't be absolute but I'm almost certain they are 9-42. They bend easily like 9's do. I hope that helps without it being etched in stone.
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- New User U on May 1, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2020
Because of this guitar's low price I figured the strings were going to be inexpensive ones anyway and so will be replacing mine with my own preferred brand.
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- David on May 1, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 11, 2020
I believe they are 9s, very pleased with this guitar, plays as well as my PRS
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- Clifford S on May 1, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 12, 2020
I have not measured them but I suspect 010.
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- woody on May 1, 2020
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Is it possible to get a maple fretboard on any of the colors?
A shopper
on May 14, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Upon looking at the opening page on the guitars from Monoprice, it sure looks like you have a choice of neck types. I think all the guitars have maple necks and the fretboards vary. However, they don't show a sunburst model with the plain maple fingerboard.
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- Raymond S on May 14, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 2, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Upon looking at the opening page on the guitars from Monoprice, it sure looks like you have a choice of neck types. I think all the guitars have maple necks and the fretboards vary. However, they don't show a sunburst model with the plain maple fingerboard.
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- Raymond S on May 14, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 2, 2021
You can't custom order one, but there are colors that come with maple fretboards. Just look through the different colors and order the one that shows a maple fretboard.
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- Steve S on May 14, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 27, 2021
If you click through the different color options, you will see the black and lighter blue model have maple fretboards.
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- V M on May 16, 2022
Some colors come with Maple, some with Rosewood. They don’t offer customization.
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- RJFab on May 14, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 26, 2021
No....you get fretboard that comes on the color of the Guitar. No choice.
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- Craig C on May 14, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2021
i bought this one in nov '21. very satiasfied
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- David Wright W on May 14, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2021
Just the one's indicated by the photos.
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- James G C on May 14, 2022
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How thick is the body?
A shopper
on Jun 24, 2019
Its the same as my American Telecaster,I ordered the blond an I’m pleased with it.
Very well built, smooth neck ,no fret sprouts, the set up was already done, I stretched the strings tuned it and played nice ,pick up are fine ,but I will change them out in the future. If ‘this is your first or a back up guitar you can’t go wrong, if yo like to customize ,most of the work is already done
Very well built, smooth neck ,no fret sprouts, the set up was already done, I stretched the strings tuned it and played nice ,pick up are fine ,but I will change them out in the future. If ‘this is your first or a back up guitar you can’t go wrong, if yo like to customize ,most of the work is already done
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- New User U on Jun 25, 2019
It's a pretty good guitar for $99 I'm really impressed though it's a cheap guitar but nevertheless it sounds great same size as a Telecaster. I've changed the strings and the tuning pegs.
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- David p on Jun 27, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2019
Pretty thick. I'm not with the guitar right now, but I'd guess it's 2" to 2 1/2" thick. It's put together well. I bought some locking tuners but haven't swapped them in yet.
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- New User U on Jun 25, 2019
The one I got was 1.81 in. thick.
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- Larry S on Jun 25, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2019
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As to the ‘burst model, is the body a solid slab? Or is it a 5 piece or a three piece? Is it a laminated top or back?
ChiTownJimbo
on Nov 1, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If you look really hard, you can see it’s a three piece body. It’s done very well and hard to tell. Really nice sunburst finish.
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- Ronald B on Nov 1, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 1, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If you look really hard, you can see it’s a three piece body. It’s done very well and hard to tell. Really nice sunburst finish.
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- Ronald B on Nov 1, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 1, 2020
Solid with multiple pieces at least 2 - 3 not laminated
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- Julius K on Nov 2, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2020
it's hard to tell but it feels like it's a solid slab and it's very well made with a great finish
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- Kevin R on Nov 1, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2020
I routed mine out for a middle pickup, pretty sure it’s solid
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- Clayton H on Nov 2, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 5, 2020
Looks like a 3 piece body, no laminate top
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- Nicholas M on Nov 1, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 24, 2020
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Weight?
A shopper
on Dec 13, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The shipped box weighed 12 lbs. The guitar itself weighs 8 and is pretty well balanced.
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- Jason G on Dec 15, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The shipped box weighed 12 lbs. The guitar itself weighs 8 and is pretty well balanced.
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- Jason G on Dec 15, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2021
I believe jimmy Stewart on YouTube reviewed this and had the weight
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- Todd M on Dec 15, 2021
Very light. Only about 6.5 pounds. Great looking and plays well.
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- Garry on Dec 15, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 11, 2021
Good wood, about eight pounds.
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- Raymond S on Dec 15, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 2, 2021
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What wood is the body?
A shopper
on Nov 16, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The body is made of basswood, an ornamental tree with very good acoustic properties making it a common wood for guitar bodies.
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- Christopher H on Nov 16, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The body is made of basswood, an ornamental tree with very good acoustic properties making it a common wood for guitar bodies.
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- Christopher H on Nov 16, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2021
Basswood per the specs on the website
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- Ryan on Nov 16, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2021
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Are these string through or top loader?
A shopper
on Jan 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The bridge can ALSO be top loaded for less string tension.... (has the 6 holes under the saddle adjustment screws).
String Thru or Top Load options.
String Thru or Top Load options.
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- cameron k on Feb 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The bridge can ALSO be top loaded for less string tension.... (has the 6 holes under the saddle adjustment screws).
String Thru or Top Load options.
String Thru or Top Load options.
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- cameron k on Feb 10, 2018
If you look closely at the picture that shows top/back/side, you can see it is a string through, true to Tele style.
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- Brandon F on Jan 20, 2018
best to look at the back of the guitar for 6 ferrules loaded into the body. make sure each is secured (you can wipe a dab of yellow glue on the side and insert it and wipe off any excess with a damp paper towel. Use the 'through the body' for best tone.
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- Doug H on Mar 19, 2019
Both! You have the option of a bit more snap in the string through setting or more relaxed strings top loaded.
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- New User U on Oct 23, 2018
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Do these guitars come professionally set up when purchased?
A shopper
on Feb 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Depends on what your definition of "professional" is.
Mine came set up as indeed playable (which is amazing at this price point), and it was good to go.
But if you wanted real low or high action that's where a professional set up is called for.
Since I had the bridge off replacing pickups that threw the action off, requiring another set up.
Mine came set up as indeed playable (which is amazing at this price point), and it was good to go.
But if you wanted real low or high action that's where a professional set up is called for.
Since I had the bridge off replacing pickups that threw the action off, requiring another set up.
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- cameron k on Feb 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Depends on what your definition of "professional" is.
Mine came set up as indeed playable (which is amazing at this price point), and it was good to go.
But if you wanted real low or high action that's where a professional set up is called for.
Since I had the bridge off replacing pickups that threw the action off, requiring another set up.
Mine came set up as indeed playable (which is amazing at this price point), and it was good to go.
But if you wanted real low or high action that's where a professional set up is called for.
Since I had the bridge off replacing pickups that threw the action off, requiring another set up.
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- cameron k on Feb 25, 2018
MP states that the guitars are set-up in California prior to shipping. I found this to be the case, but it is not uncommon to have to make minor adjustments with string height and intonation to suit your taste. Adjustment wrenches are provided with each guitar.
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- STEVEN W on Feb 25, 2018
They are supposed to be properly set up, but mine was not - nut slots were too deep, bridge cranked to the sky trying to get the strings off the first fret, etc. I replaced the nut to fix the first problem. Adjusted the truss rod to give some relief in the middle of the fretboard. Lowered the bridge back to near-normal setting. The pickups were too far from the strings, also. I had to replace the cable jack, it would not hold the plug tight - the signal to the amp would cut in and out. Frets need leveling, too, but I have had that problem with guitars costing much more than this one.
The fit and finish are good, and it has great potential.
The fit and finish are good, and it has great potential.
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- Larry M on Feb 25, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2018
My view as 'near pro' setup guy is that they are very close to ready to go... be prepared to oil the fretboard and maybe even smooth a few fret ends and lube/adjust tuner knobs. Be ready to raise height/tilt of the pickups to get the best sound. A local good amateur or pro setup guy can do all this in 30 minutes.... give him $15-20 and thank him and watch what he does if you can! Learn by watching what he does and why.
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- Doug H on Mar 19, 2019
This one did not but it wasn't too bad. If you are a perfectionist you will want to set it up a little better.
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- JULIAN on Feb 26, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 5, 2018
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What size is the nut width? I think about 1.65" is the standard for a Fender Telecaster.
David H
on Mar 9, 2019
Ok, that’s about the same size nut width of a Fender American Special Telecaster (42.8mm) and a little bigger than the nut width of a Fender Standard Telecaster which is 42mm. That’s good as I was looking to get a Telecaster with a nut width of around 43mm rather than 42mm.
Ok, that’s about the same size nut width of a Fender American Special Telecaster (42.8mm) and a little bigger than the nut width of a Fender Standard Telecaster which is 42mm. That’s good as I was looking to get a Telecaster with a nut width of around 43mm rather than 42mm.
I measured it to be 1.651 inches. That was done with a vernier caliper. It was within 1/1000 of your number. Measuring error, that number is spot on.
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- Frank on Mar 11, 2019
1-5/8" is what I just measured.But you will want to change it out for a higher quality nut.
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- mike on Mar 11, 2019
42mm wide x 3mm deep (1.65 inches x 0.118")
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- Marshall H on Mar 11, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 29, 2018
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What is the body thickness?
A shopper
on Nov 26, 2021
BEST ANSWER: 1 3/4 inches. Slightly thicker than a squier affinity tele.
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- Mark C on Nov 26, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 5, 2021
BEST ANSWER: 1 3/4 inches. Slightly thicker than a squier affinity tele.
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- Mark C on Nov 26, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 5, 2021
I'm pretty sure Monopricecom has the specs listed.
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- Steve S on Nov 26, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 27, 2021
3/4 inch. same as standard Fender Tele.
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- Jon A on Nov 26, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 4, 2020
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The description seems to be recommending this for children. Is this guitar a children's guitar, or is it a standard guitar that happens to be recommended for children?
A shopper
on Mar 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Our Indio Classic guitars are full size. We suggest these instruments for beginning players.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 6, 2018
This guitar can handle it all and I've used it live and recording tracks. To give you an idea, I got the action down to 1.00mm at the 12th fret before I shaved the crown off (I have a heavy hand).
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- New User U on Oct 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Our Indio Classic guitars are full size. We suggest these instruments for beginning players.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 6, 2018
This guitar can handle it all and I've used it live and recording tracks. To give you an idea, I got the action down to 1.00mm at the 12th fret before I shaved the crown off (I have a heavy hand).
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- New User U on Oct 23, 2018
The guitar is full/standard size guitar. However, it is an entry level guitar, by that I mean to say it may not have the same quality (because of wood, parts and craftsmanship) as a better known, much more expensive name brand guitar. If you read the reviews, you will find that many owners find this guitar to be of much higher quality than they expected it to be; this was not my experience. I feel mine is an OK guitar; probably worth the price but by no means extraordinary.
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- Timothy L on Oct 23, 2018
It is a real guitar, best for beginners. However, I was surprised with how easy it was to setup and get the action low and fast. The quality for the price was superior. I also keep it close at hand to play with. It is a great guitar for beginners. It is also a great guitar for when you go someplace and don't want to risk a professional level guitar. It can be used for an emergency guitar by changing the pickups and electronics.
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- New User U on Feb 6, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 10, 2020
I'm a pro player and I like having this guitar in my room for writing and practicing. I can keep it on a stand instead of in a case so it's always just an arm's reach away. After minor adjustments it plays better than anticipated.
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- Ryan E on Jul 7, 2019
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Description says that fretboard has 9.5" radius, but one reviewer says that the fretboard is much flatter than usual.
Can you confirm that it is indeed 9.5" and not a larger like 12 -13"?
Can you confirm that it is indeed 9.5" and not a larger like 12 -13"?
A shopper
on May 29, 2018
The one I received had a 12 in radius.
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- Larry S on Jun 25, 2019
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Can the neck and/or bridge pickup be changed to a humbucker without having to re-rout the body?
Nathan G
on Mar 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, body cavity is open for most PU configs.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 1, 2019
Hi Dave, just to let you know. I got my guitar today and neither the neck pick up cavity, or the bridge pick up cavity are large enough to accommodate a humbucker sized pick up. I’m still going to keep the guitar, because it’s still a good value, but I was hoping I be able to switch out the pick ups without having to use a router on the body, and I thought I would be able to do that based on your answer to my question. Just a little bit disappointed.
BEST ANSWER: Yes, body cavity is open for most PU configs.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 1, 2019
Hi Dave, just to let you know. I got my guitar today and neither the neck pick up cavity, or the bridge pick up cavity are large enough to accommodate a humbucker sized pick up. I’m still going to keep the guitar, because it’s still a good value, but I was hoping I be able to switch out the pick ups without having to use a router on the body, and I thought I would be able to do that based on your answer to my question. Just a little bit disappointed.
No mine is cut for single coil only
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- Julius K on Apr 17, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2020
the bridge may have a humbucker in a single coil size tat fits or a different plate/pickup. But a Telecaster single coil replacement from Warman or even Guitar Madness would be a small improvement for cheap...
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- Doug H on Mar 19, 2019
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Can anyone who has had one for over a year tell me how it's holding up?
Ryan E
on Mar 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I've had mine a few months (not a year), and it still looks and plays great. No reason that won't be true in one or more years. The frets and neck were in good shape along the sides (no sharp points), but my house is dry in the winter and the wood has shrunk a bit to make the sides of the frets just a bit more obvious to the touch but not sharp. I might dress them with some very low grain sandpaper, or I might wait and see how they are after the winter since it is a very minor issue at best. I also changed by 3 way switch for a Fender 4 way switch to get the other "pickups in series" option, but that is unrelated to the quality of the guitar (and an easy mod).
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- Steve F on Mar 6, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I've had mine a few months (not a year), and it still looks and plays great. No reason that won't be true in one or more years. The frets and neck were in good shape along the sides (no sharp points), but my house is dry in the winter and the wood has shrunk a bit to make the sides of the frets just a bit more obvious to the touch but not sharp. I might dress them with some very low grain sandpaper, or I might wait and see how they are after the winter since it is a very minor issue at best. I also changed by 3 way switch for a Fender 4 way switch to get the other "pickups in series" option, but that is unrelated to the quality of the guitar (and an easy mod).